Exelis Expands Its Aerostructures Capability
Exelis is taking on new work in aerostructures but continues to invest in electronic warfare.

Exelis (Chalet C4A) has received processor qualification designation from Boeing for its composite design and manufacturing center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The qualification, achieved after a technical review against six Boeing specifications (BAC5578 and BAC5317-1 through -5), designates Exelis as an approved supplier of advanced, composite-structures to the Boeing supply chain.

To achieve this qualification, Exelis demonstrated its process controls and manufacturing capability for advanced, composite parts at varied temperatures during autoclave cures. The effort also included qualifying several pieces of equipment critical in the manufacturing process, including material-pattern cutters, optical-laser templates and autoclaves. Exelis completed the qualification process in less than a year.