ITT selects CIRCOR Aerospace for F-35 contract

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., 20 May 2010. CIRCOR Aerospace Products Group and its Aerodyne Controls business unit won a contract from ITT Corp. to supply the pneumatic power module for ITT's weapons ejection racks on the Lockheed F-35 Lightning II, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

CIRCOR Aerospace was chosen by ITT to supply this critical component for integration in the 5th generation fighter's weapons carriage equipment employing clean, maintenance-free, pneumatic technology.

Dan Godin, general manager for CIRCOR Aerospace - NY/Aerodyne Controls, comments: "CIRCOR Aerospace looks forward to continuing our partnership with ITT on the F-35 pneumatic launcher. The CIRCOR Aerospace team is a proud partner in the JSF program and recognizes the vital role that the F-35 plays in our nation's defense."