100th F-35 Wing Delivered by IAI

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Lockheed Martin marked the delivery of the 100th advanced combat aircraft F-35 wing delivered by IAI.

The F-35 is the leading 5th Generation fighter jet in the world, manufactured by the highest standards along the supply chain, according to Lockheed Martin.

The wings manufacturing center of IAI’s aviation division is expected to manufacture above 800 F35 wings by 2034. On December 2018, IAI inaugurated an innovative line for production of F-35 wing skins, expanding the collaboration between the two companies.

The center was established in November 2014, and benefits from a strong international reputation thanks to extensive know-how and experience in making wings for the F-16 and T-38. 

The innovative assembly line of the F-35 wings complies with all of Lockheed Martin’s manufacturing and quality assurance requirements, according to IAI’s announcement. 

Since entering the production contract, IAI has invested multiple resources in the most advanced systems and technologies, establishing a production line characterized by utmost precision, stringent humidity and temperature control, and strict quality assurance. Among others, these measures allow the development of a unique, innovative composite part for the wings’ uppermost section.