# Nordam receives order for F/A-18 spare flaps from Boeing

Nordam received an order from Boeing to manufacture spare leading-edge flaps for the US Navy's F/A-18 A-D Hornet fighter jets, with work through June 2022.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2017-08-21
- Where: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Value: $1.00B
- Status: completed
- Products: leading-edge flaps, F/A-18 Hornet parts
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [NORDAM](https://endata.com/companies/4260.md)
- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md) (customer)
- [Airbus](https://endata.com/companies/1653.md) (customer)
- [NORDAM](https://endata.com/companies/4260.md) (supplier)
- [US Navy](https://endata.com/companies/4359.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [naval-technology.com](https://www.naval-technology.com/news/newsnordam-to-build-spare-flaps-for-us-navys-fa-18-a-d-hornet-5905053/), 2017-08-21: "As a global leader in component manufacturing for commercial and business aircraft, Nordam is well qualified to deliver the predictive performance this programme requires."
- [newson6.com](https://www.newson6.com/story/5e35f0242f69d76f62026822/nordam-awarded-largest-contract-in-companys-history-from-airbus), 2017-10-05: "Not only is this a very large program on one of the world’s bestselling aircraft, but one that is highly strategic for NORDAM."
- [aviationpros.com](https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft-maintenance-technology/engines-parts/aircraft-engines/turbine-engines-parts/press-release/12372724/airbus-selects-nordam-to-develop-supply-a320neo-pratt-whitney-engine-build-up-system), 2017-10-05: "It is potentially NORDAM’s largest contract to date and could eclipse US$1 billion in value over its duration."

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