Honeywell has partnered with RFD Australia to provide sustainment support for the Royal Australian Air Force and the wider Asia Pacific F-35 fleet. Upon activation of the new depot, Honeywell will license RFD Australia to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul activities (MRO) on its F-35 Back Up Oxygen System (BOS).
“Our partnership with RFD Australia is a defining moment as we work together to strengthen the local F35 maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities in Australia to support the Royal Australian Air Force and the APAC fleet,” Senior Director of Sales, Defense and Space Australia Honeywell Aerospace Technologies Lee Davis said. “The activation of the RFD Australia depot will enhance mission continuity and improve F-35 sustainment activities across Asia Pacific.”
Once repaired, the BOS products will be sent back into the F-35 Global Spares pool. The primary purpose of the BOS is to enable pilots to have a continuous supply of breathable oxygen while flying in high-altitude environments under extreme conditions.
“RFD Australia has a proud history of providing safety critical solutions to the Australian Defence Force and this partnership with Honeywell will further enhance our capabilities in support of the F-35,” Managing Director Oceania RFD Australia, Paul Sedgman states.
The RFD Australian depot facility in Australia will provide additional capacity to repair these BOS products.