TAGS: Aerospace Coatings
The Commonwealth of Australia and BAE Systems Australia announce the establishment of a new aircraft coating facility at BAE Systems’ Williamtown aerospace precinct, north of Newcastle. It’s part of a broader expansion of the facility to accommodate future sustainment for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) fleet of F-35 aircraft.
Strategic Expansion to Meet Growing Fleet Demands
BAE Systems is expanding its Williamtown operations which lie adjacent to the RAAF Base Williamtown, home to the F-35 fleet, to meet demand as the fleet grows towards 72 aircraft and the company’s activities also incorporate international F-35 fleet partners.
Significant capital works will be undertaken in a three-stage approach across the Williamtown precinct as part of the expansion activities which are expected to be completed in 2026.
New maintenance bays and the Asia Pacific Regional Warehouse have already been activated at the site and another 13 bays will be added, as well as the aircraft coating facility, funded by the Commonwealth.
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Expansion of the Williamtown aerospace precinct is a major milestone for BAE Systems’ plans in the Hunter region,” said Andrew Gresham, managing director of Defence Delivery, BAE Systems Australia.
Source: BAE Systems