RICHLAND TOWNSHIP — A Richland Township company has been awarded $10 million contract by the Navy to create a training system for its MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter pilots.
U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown, announced on Tuesday that Concurrent Technologies Corp. was selected to develop MH-60S Helicopter Aircrew Carriage Stream, Tow, and Recovery System Trainer. Initial construction and testing of the trainer will be performed locally.
“With all new aircraft, it is important that we prepare and support pilots to operate safely in various environments,” Murtha said. “CTC’s engineering and production capabilities are internationally known, and this contract further exemplifies the U.S. government’s confidence in both their services and employees.”
CTC officials reserved comment on the award.
The system is expected to be completed by December of 2011 and installed at the naval station in Norfolk, Va.
