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CPI Aero Secures $8.3 Million in New U.S. Air Force Orders for T-38 Aircraft Modification Kits

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  • CPI Aerostructures received multiple purchase orders totaling $8.3 million from the U.S. Air Force under an IDIQ contract.
  • The awards cover structural modification kits, program management, logistics, & sustainment services for the Pacer Classic III & TRIM programs.
  • The total funded contract value has risen to $69 million, with performance extending through 2028.
  • The Pacer Classic III initiative aims to extend the T-38C service life by 10,000 flight hours.
  • The TRIM program focuses on inspecting & strengthening high-risk fatigue areas to keep the fleet operational into the 2030s.
  • Fewer than 500 of the original 1,200+ T-38s remain in service with the U.S. Air Force & NASA.
  • CPI Aero's total backlog stands at $495 million, comprising $95 million in funded obligations & $400 million in unfunded future orders.
  • The company serves major defense OEMs including Lockheed Martin, RTX, L3Harris, Collins Aerospace, & Northrop Grumman.