Lee Aerospace attends Farnborough with the Kansas Dept of Commerce & the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition
Lee Aerospace has gone international and is showing all this week at the Farnborough Airshow located outside of London. While at the Farnborough International Airshow, we will be showcasing our products. Showing Europe and the entire world why Lee Aerospace has been the preferred manufacturer to some of the largest OEMs for over 25 years. The Farnborough Airshow gives Lee Aerospace a great opportunity to share with industry leaders from around the globe, and showcase the skill of our workforce.
Farnborough International Airshow
The Lee Aerospace booth is located in Hall 3, B-19 as part of the Kansas Pavilion. Glenn Heil, our company representative, will be on hand throughout the show to discuss our program capabilities; from small composite parts to major airframe assemblies.
The Kansas Pavilion is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition. The Farnborough International Airshow is a week-long event that offers exhibitors and visitors the opportunity for networking with professionals in the global aerospace industry. The airshow is important in the international aerospace and defense industry, providing opportunities to demonstrate civilian and military aircraft to potential customers and investors. Many companies utilize the show for the announcement of new developments and orders. This year, marks the 50th annual Farnborough Airshow in the U.K.. Trade booths will be open starting today, Monday, July 14th, 2014 and will continue until the 18th, and on July 19th-20th the airshow will be open to the public.
Who is Lee Aerospace?
Lee Aerospace is Headquartered in Wichita and was founded in 1989 by owner and President Jim Lee. Started as a small production facility, building Cabin Windows for the Boeing 737/757, Lee Aerospace has grown through the years to include advanced aerospace transparency design as well as repair and installation, aerostructure assemblies and composite manufacturing programs, for some of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world.
Transparencies
We offer turnkey solutions from concept through production. We are currently the window OEM for major aircraft manufacturers such as Cessna, Beechcraft, Bombardier Learjet, Hawker, Honda and others. Lee Aerospace holds Parts Manufacturing Approvals (PMA) for replacement windows. Our windows meet or exceed the original aircraft manufacturer’s specifications. Our newest program includes the production of heated windshields. Lee Aerospace sells replacements windows direct for the following models: Beechcraft, Bombardier, Challenger, Cessna 441, Gulfstream, Falcon, Hawker, and Learjet
Aerostructures
Lee Aerospace manufactures sheet metal assemblies for the most respected aircraft manufacturers in the industry. As a certified and FAA approved facility, we adhere to the most stringent quality control standards throughout our organization. Our aerostructure facility is capable of building small bench top assemblies to large pressurized and non-pressurized fuselages, managing multiple programs with multiple production rates and customer requirements, delivering world-class quality.
Composites
Our Composite Manufacturing program is housed in a 40,000 square foot facility. Customers include: Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Gulfstream, HondaJet, Learjet and others. Our composite parts are manufactured using autoclave or oven cured prepreg or wet lay-up materials like carbon fiber, fiberglass, graphite, Kevlar and other aramid polymers. Our Composite Shop uses the latest technology and equipment for the production of composite parts and control of composite time and temperature sensitive material.
