Introduction
Elbit Systems - Cyclone ("Cyclone"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, serves as Elbit Systems design and production center for metal and composite structural aircraft components and parts for leading aerospace companies and OEMs.
Cyclone designs and produces unique assemblies for civil and military aircraft such as the F-15, F-16 and F-18 fighter aircraft, Boeing 737 to 787 commercial aircraft. Cyclone also provides Standard Depot Level Maintenance (SDLM) and other maintenance services to fixed and rotary wing aircraft customers worldwide, including systems installation and integration services.
Cyclone is certified for ISO 9001 and Boeing AS 9100-2000 Advanced Quality Systems, and is a Boeing Gold Level Preferred Supplier. Our dedicated project management teams work hand-in-hand with a skilled and experienced workforce to ensure that all products and services are performed on the highest professional level and in full compliance with contract requirements.
Cyclone’s main areas of activity include:
- Commercial Aircraft structural parts:
- Design and production of metal and composite components.
Cyclone supplies both composites and metal structural assemblies like:
- Boeing-737 passenger doors
- Boeing-737 luggage doors
- Boeing-787 Landing gear doors (Composites)
- Boeing-737 Engine landing breaks (Composites)
- Wings subassemblies
- Composites fuselage floor beams
- Military Aircraft structural parts:
- Design and production of metal and composite components.
Cyclone proficiencies are in the following:
- Composites and metal assemblies for fighters such as F-16, F-15, F-18 and more.
- External fuel tank and pylons for F-16, F-15, F-18 and more.
As the sole source for the F-16 600 gallon external fuel tank and pylon, Cyclone has demonstrated that it has what it takes to satisfy demanding customers.
- Helicopter and light aircraft overhaul, repair and modification per customer needs.
- Fleet Support and Operation Services.
Cyclone manages fleet support and operation under innovative concepts such as Power By the Hour (PBH) and Private Finance Initiative (PFI) for the Israeli Air Force.
Cyclone provides full operation services for the entire Israel Air Force Flight Academy fleet, which includes the following:
- T-6 Trainer Aircraft - PBH
- Bell 206 Helicopters - PBH
- Bell 209 Helicopters - PBH
- Grob 120AI Light Trainer Aircraft - PFI
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