L-3 Announces the Order of 7 C-27J JCA Aircraft

(New York, April 20, 2009) -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL), the prime contractor for the U.S. Army and Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) program, announced today a $203 million order of seven additional aircraft by the JCA Joint Program Office. This January 2009 order brings the current contract total to 13 aircraft. L-3 leads an industry team that includes aircraft manufacturer Alenia Aeronautica, Rolls Royce, Honeywell and Dowty.

"We are very happy with the team's performance and progress on the program," said James Burkhardt, president of L-3's Platform Integration division.

"This latest order reflects the confidence that the U.S. government has in our abilities to continue to perform at the highest levels," said Giuseppe Giordo, president and chief executive officer of Alenia North America and co-chief operating officer of aircraft manufacturer Alenia Aeronautica. "Our team's intense focus on delivering on our commitments remains absolutely critical as we continue to meet the needs of our customers worldwide."

With the first two C-27J aircraft delivered and crew training under way, the program continues to progress on schedule and on budget. Following the on-time delivery of the first aircraft in 2008, the first C-27J JCA training class commenced in November 2008, preparing pilots and loadmasters to perform multiple mission roles and serve as instructors.

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