L3Harris Hangar Dedicated For Cutting-Edge Plane Production

New Waco aircraft facility transforms crop duster planes into combat ready aircrafts

L3Harris transforms farming planes into OA-1K Sky Raider II aircrafts for US Air Force special missions. The facility also brings around 70 new jobs to Waco.

L3Harris Hangar Dedicated For Cutting-Edge Plane Production

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- It was a red-letter day at L3Harris in Waco, with a dedication ceremony for a hangar that will be at the center of the manufacturing and housing of cutting-edge military plane technology. It was standing room-only attendance on Wednesday at the ribbon-cutting and dedication of a newly-outfitted hangar whihc will serve as the home of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command's OA-1K Skyraider II program. "Waco is now t…

L3Harris expands Waco facility for USAF Skyraider II production

L3Harris Technologies has expanded its production capabilities at the Waco facility in Texas to manufacture the OA-1K Skyraider II.

L3Harris opens centre of excellence to expand U.S. Air Force OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft production capacity

The newly equipped hangar features advanced manufacturing tools and processes designed to enhance efficiency and agility. Technicians will also be able to streamline testing and provide rapid upgrades for the aircraft.     “This hangar brings together the talent and technology needed to rapidly advance the Skyraider II mission and deliver the OA-1K aircraft,” said Jason Lambert, President, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, L3Harris.…