Phenix Solutions Secures US Air Force Phase II Contract for Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft
Aerospace company Phenix Solutions has recently been awarded a Phase II contract by the US Air Force for Agile Manufacturing of the Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft. This significant milestone marks a collaboration between Phenix Solutions and The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate to advance the event and deployment of cutting-edge vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
The Phase II contract strategically emphasizes the implementation of streamlined procurement, accounting, and production processes and procedures. Key objectives include the establishment of a state-of-the-art production facility, aimed toward validating manufacturing strategies to satisfy the anticipated demand for the Ultra 2XL on a big scale.
Brian Riese, President and CEO of Phenix Solutions, said, “I’m pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership with the USAF on the Phase II contract for Agile Manufacturing. We’ve built the production capability from the bottom up, and this collaboration will allow us to rapidly scale the manufacturing process, leading to reduced costs and faster lead times, all while maintaining high levels of quality in every Ultra 2XL produced.”
In parallel with the Phase II effort, Phenix Solutions can also be collaborating with the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) team. The main target of this collaboration is on implementing enhanced Factory of the Future technologies on the shop floor. Progressive approaches to displaying and distributing work instructions, tools, and process control are being explored to maximise efficiency. The corporate views Agile Manufacturing as an enterprise-wide holistic motion plan for sustaining the production of the Ultra 2XL Aircraft for years to come back.
The collaboration with OMEP is an element of Phenix Solutions’ commitment to leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to reinforce manufacturing processes. By aligning with industry best practices, Phenix goals to optimize efficiency and deliver high-quality products to satisfy the growing demand for the Ultra 2XL Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft.
This Phase II contract solidifies Phenix Solutions’ position within the aerospace industry. Because the project progresses, the corporate anticipates making further advancements in Agile Manufacturing, contributing to the evolution of transformative vertical takeoff and landing aircraft technology.
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