Air Center Helicopters Inc., a small business based in downtown Burleson, Texas, has won two defense contracts worth about $166 million. The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command, headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, awarded the fixed-price contracts for “vertical replenishment services.”

Company Background

Since its establishment more than three decades ago, Air Center Helicopters has been providing airlift services in support of U.S. and foreign governments as well as institutional and commercial customers. The company’s fleet includes the Airbus H225LP long-range passenger transport helicopter, used for transport cargo, rescue operations, and other capabilities.

The company’s “can-do” attitude and culture are what truly set their organization apart as unmatched within the aviation support services industry. In March, Air Center Helicopters helped in the development and flight testing of a filter by Aerometals for the H225 helicopter.

Contract Details

Under the new defense contract, detachments from Air Center will be deployed worldwide for extensive periods at sea. The detachments will be assigned to cargo and ammunition ships that resupply the U.S. 7th and 5th fleets using helicopters. Each contract is for one year with four one-year options, and there is another option to extend service for up to six months after the one-year options are completed.

Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.