aerospace

LAI is a strategic supplier of precision components and sub-assemblies for commercial and defense aircraft, guided missiles, space vehicles and engines and is a key partner to 90% of aerospace-related OEMs. LAI is a certified supplier to all major aerospace manufacturers, including BAE Systems, Boeing, GKN Aerospace, Goodrich, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls Royce Engines. LAI’s engineering and production teams coordinate supply chain management of multiple complex manufacturing processes to deliver completed components for final assembly, with precision parts ranging from structural airframe panels and airframe components to engine liners and landing gear parts.

example of programs

components

strategic solutions

F-22 Air Dominance Fighter Jet

Series of 20 different highly engineered, precision-machined structural panels

Six Sigma program reduced production time by 20 percent for a critical structural aerospace component. A comprehensive study, focused on an intensive workflow assessment, process analysis, value streaming and control planning of manufacturing processes.

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet Three variants: Conventional Take-Off and Landing aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, a Carrier Variant for the U.S. Navy; and a Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Navy

Series of 21 different highly engineered, precision-machined titanium and aluminum structural panels

Coordinate supply chain management of several manufacturing processes – including hot-forming, CNC machining, chemical milling, finishing and five-axis precision waterjet drilling – to supply completed components for assembly on the aircraft.

Airbus A-340 Passenger Jet Family

Noise abatement engine liners

Developed advanced five-axis waterjet machining of precision hole patterns in engine liners. Sped up turnaround of completed part by approximately 20%.

Airbus A-380 Passenger Jet Family

20 different engine bracket variations, formed and ready for assembly

Developed efficient manufacturing processes for full production. Completed Lean Initiative for turnkey manufacturing from purchasing material to finishing and assembly.

Quantifiable Values

  • Lean manufacturing initiative reduces the cycle times on critical aerospace product by 25%
  • Corporate STAR Supplier Award from Lockheed Martin for its work with the F-22 Fighter Jet
  • Platinum Source Award from Northrop Grumman for quality control and on-time delivery of precision-manufactured airframe components for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
  • Aerospace quality standards: AS9100 and NADCAP certified
  • Ability to produce Six Sigma quality components using machining technology, project management software and highly skilled technicians
  • Management of optimized program-driven supply chains to achieve manufacturing excellence
  • Supporting advanced applications in aerospace industry for more than 40 years