GE Aerospace Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary of Total Logistics Support (TLS) Contract with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

This long-term Engine Sustainment contract was initially launched for the F414-powered Australian Super Hornet engines in the early 2000s.

Awarded in the early 2000s for the F414-powered Australian Super Hornet engines, the Total Logistics Support (TLS) contract was launched to provide top-tier support for the "Classic" Hornet's F404 engine fleet and continues to support the Super Hornet's F414 engine fleet. Key innovations of the contract include bundling support for both the F404 and F414 engines under one agreement to maximize efficiency. This contract also marked GE Aerospace first long-term commitment for defense engine sustainment and solidified a lasting partnership with Australian company TAE. TAE provides warehousing, logistics, maintenance, engine testing and in-country engineering support for both the "Classic" Hornet's F404 engine and the Super Hornet's F414.

This service standards enabled GE Aerospace to consistently deliver high-level support despite changes in the RAAF fleet. In 2016, the RAAF expanded its capabilities with 12 EA-18G Growlers, derived from the Super Hornet, which added electronic attack capabilities, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support. The TLS contract was extended to cover the Growler's F414 engines, increasing the RAAF's F414 fleet by over 50%.

Last year, GE Aerospace launched its TrueChoice Defense portfolio of service offerings, including Total Logistics Support, tailored for military operators. TrueChoice Defense meets diverse customer needs and operational priorities with unparalleled service and support, optimizing engine performance and fleet availability while managing costs and reducing financial risks.