Harlow Aerostructures LLC to Sign Manufacturing Contracts at Farnborough International Airshow
WICHITA, Kan. July 19, 2024 – Harlow Aerostructures LLC, a leading aerospace supplier based in Wichita, will sign a letter of intent to commence production on two new aerospace-related contracts with Turkish Aerospace. The ceremonial signing is scheduled for July 23, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. BST, 3:30 a.m. CST, inside the Greater Wichita Partnership chalet at the Farnborough International Airshow.
“These two long-term contracts are producing jobs in the Wichita region and generating crucial new revenue streams for our company,” said Harlow Aerostructures LLC Chief Operating Officer Jim Barnes.
Since 2008, Harlow Aerostructures has participated in the Farnborough International Airshow and the Paris Air Show following an invitation from the Greater Wichita Partnership. These premier industry events have facilitated meetings with aerospace leaders and clients, resulting in multi-million-dollar contracts with international companies in France, Turkey and Brazil, leading to an increase of 10 employees at Harlow.
“The support of the Greater Wichita Partnership, the State of Kansas and the City of Wichita in our participation at international airshows and fostering connections within the global aerospace industry has allowed us to capture work from other countries and bring it back to Wichita. Our diversified operations across multiple platforms contribute to a more stable workforce,” emphasized Barnes.
Joining Barnes at the signing ceremony will be the highest-ranking official of Turkish Aerospace along with Wichita Mayor Lily Wu.
“Strengthening our local economy is crucial for our city’s future. The new contracts between Harlow Aerostructures and Turkish Aerospace highlight Wichita’s highly skilled workforce and global competitiveness,” said Wichita Mayor Lily Wu. “I am proud to witness Harlow’s expansion at Farnborough and to showcase our region’s unparalleled talent and diverse economy.”
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About Harlow Aerostructures, LLC
Harlow Aerostructures LLC, located in Wichita, Kansas, has been supplying to the aerospace industry since 1954. With a wide range of aerospace manufacturing capabilities, Harlow produces components from large bulkheads, spars, chords, and stringers, to small bushings, bolts, pins and bearings. Harlow has gained a reputation of being a specialist in the development of prototypes, through close integration with its customers in an extremely short lead-time environment. The company has developed prototypes for several aircraft throttle quadrants and monolithic structural components. For more information visit: https://www.harlowair.com/.
About the Greater Wichita Partnership
The Greater Wichita Partnership is dedicated to fast-forwarding regional economic growth in Wichita and South-Central Kansas. The organization works within three key priorities – jobs, talent and quality of place – to accelerate this objective. For more information, visit https://greaterwichitapartnership.org/home.
