5 October 2005

IAC AVIATION REFURBISHES LARGE TEST FACILITIES FOR KUWAIT AIR FORCE

IAC Aviation has refurbished two 20-year-old hush houses for the Kuwait Air Force protecting the local environment from noise pollution generated by engine testing. The buildings accommodate the Air Force’s F/A-18 fighter aircraft and the Hawk Trainer.

As well as overhauling the thrust stands and engine trolleys, the control rooms underwent a refit and the fuel management and compressed air systems were overhauled.

Phil Little, Project Manager, co-ordinated the projects for the US government’s NAVAIR acting for the KAF. "Engine testing has really moved on considerably since they were built in 1993 and so the upgrades will bring them up to today’s spec."

IAC Aviation also upgraded the buildings’ fabric: repairing and servicing the enormous 7m x 15m aircraft entry acoustic doors; upgrading the lighting and interior finish; and both fire systems – water deluge and gas. The results? Two 21st-century, world-class hush houses.

Visit www.iacaviation.com for more details or contact Claire Fawlk, Sales Manager on 01962 873000 or clairef@iacl.co.uk

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For further press information please contact: Sally Davis in the IAC Press Office on 023 9266 1600 m: 07802 436739 sally@theprdepartment.co.uk


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