TAT Technologies Expands MRO Partnership with Leading International Cargo Carrier; APU maintenance for Boeing 737, 757, 767, and Airbus A300 fleets

Rhea-AI Summary

TAT Technologies (NASDAQ: TATT) has secured a significant expansion of its MRO partnership with a major international cargo carrier. The 5-year contract, valued at $40-55 million, extends and broadens their existing APU maintenance services. The agreement includes:

- Extension of current APU repairs for Boeing 767 and 757 U.S. fleet to global fleet coverage
- Addition of new APU maintenance for Boeing 737 and Airbus A300 fleets
- New 7-year contract for Boeing 777 APU maintenance (pending signature in May-June 2025)

This comprehensive agreement strengthens TAT's position in the APU MRO market and demonstrates their successful Customer First initiative and partnership strategy.

Positive

• Contract value of $40-55 million over five years represents significant revenue stream
• Expansion from U.S. fleet to global fleet coverage indicates strong customer satisfaction
• Addition of new aircraft types (B737, A300, B777) diversifies service portfolio
• Extended contract duration (5-7 years) provides stable, long-term revenue visibility

Negative

• Part of the contract (777 APU) is still pending signature, introducing execution risk

Insights

Aerospace Industry Analyst

TAT Technologies secures significant MRO contract expansion worth $40-55M, strengthening their position in the APU maintenance market.

TAT Technologies' announcement represents a substantial business win for this aerospace MRO specialist. The $40-55 million 5-year contract expansion with a major international cargo carrier broadens their service scope both geographically and technically. Previously limited to the carrier's U.S. fleet of 767 and 757 aircraft, the agreement now covers their global operations while adding technical capabilities for Boeing 737, Airbus A300, and pending signature, Boeing 777 APU maintenance.

The timing of this contract is particularly advantageous for TAT. The air cargo market has been experiencing robust growth following pandemic-driven supply chain transformations, creating steady demand for cargo aircraft maintenance services. APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) maintenance represents a high-margin, specialized MRO segment with significant barriers to entry due to technical certification requirements and necessary specialized equipment.

Financially, this agreement provides TAT with approximately $8-11 million in annual revenue over the five-year period, representing a meaningful contribution to their revenue stability. For context, this single contract likely represents around 15-20% of TAT's annual revenue based on their financial profile. The anticipated 777 APU contract extension, expected to be finalized within weeks, further solidifies this relationship.

The contract validates TAT's strategic focus on expanding their APU maintenance capabilities through their Piedmont Components Services subsidiary. By securing a global fleet-wide support agreement, TAT demonstrates their technical credibility in handling multiple APU platforms across different aircraft types—a sophisticated technical capability that positions them as a leading specialist in this niche aerospace segment.

TAT Technologies Expands MRO Partnership with Leading International Cargo Carrier; 5-Year Contract Valued at $40-55 Million

Agreement expands APU maintenance support for Boeing 737, 757, 767, and Airbus A300 fleets and adds support for Boeing 777 fleets

NETANYA, Israel, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TAT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: TATT), (TASE: TAT Tech), a leading provider of innovative products and services for the commercial and defense aviation markets, announced today the signing of a five-year maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreement with one of the world's leading cargo carriers. This agreement is a 5-year extension of an existing contract for APU repairs on the U.S. fleet of 767 and 757 aircraft, now expanded to support the carrier's global fleet. Additionally, under this extension, TAT will provide repair services for two new APU platforms: B737 and A300. The company was also awarded the 777 APU contract for the next 7 years. The parties are expecting to sign the extension for the 777 APU during May- June 2025. The total value of the contracts (including the awarded but not yet signed contract) is estimated to be between $40 million to $55 million over the next five years.

This significant agreement builds on the strong collaboration between the parties in recent years, culminating in this global fleetwide support contract. It underscores TAT's growing leadership position in the APU MRO market and the company's commitment to delivering superior service solutions to major aviation customers.

Igal Zamir, President and Chief Executive Officer of TAT Technologies, stated: "We are honored to have won this contract which deepens our relationship with an important international cargo customer. The expansion of our existing contract and the addition of new services to this partnership serves as a powerful testament to the strength of our brand and our proven capabilities in the APU MRO business, delivered through our Piedmont Components Services subsidiary. This important win is further validation of our Customer First initiative and our Customer Partnership strategy, as well as the successful go-to-market strategy for our new APU capabilities." 

About TAT Technologies LTD

TAT Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries. TAT operates under four segments: (i) Original equipment manufacturing ("OEM") of heat transfer solutions and aviation accessories through its Gedera facility; (ii) MRO services for heat transfer components and OEM of heat transfer solutions through its Limco subsidiary; (iii) MRO services for aviation components through its Piedmont subsidiary; and (iv) Overhaul and coating of jet engine components through its Turbochrome subsidiary. TAT controlling shareholders is the FIMI Private Equity Fund.

TAT's activities in the area of OEM of heat transfer solutions and aviation accessories primarily include the design, development and manufacture of (i) broad range of heat transfer solutions, such as pre-coolers heat exchangers and oil/fuel hydraulic heat exchangers, used in mechanical and electronic systems on board commercial, military and business aircraft; (ii) environmental control and power electronics cooling systems installed on board aircraft in and ground applications; and (iii) a variety of other mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, and turbine power units.

TAT's activities in the area of MRO Services for heat transfer components and OEM of heat transfer solutions primarily include the MRO of heat transfer components and to a lesser extent, the manufacturing of certain heat transfer solutions. TAT's Limco subsidiary operates an FAA-certified repair station, which provides heat transfer MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT's activities in the area of MRO services for aviation components include the MRO of APUs, landing gears and other aircraft components. TAT's Piedmont subsidiary operates an FAA-certified repair station, which provides aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.

TAT's activities in the area of overhaul and coating of jet engine components includes the overhaul and coating of jet engine components, including turbine vanes and blades, fan blades, variable inlet guide vanes and afterburner flaps.

For more information of TAT Technologies Ltd., please visit our website: www.tat-technologies.com. 

Contact:
Mr. Eran Yunger
Director of IR
Tel: +1-980-451-1115
erany@tat-technologies.com

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which include, without limitation, statements regarding the expanded MRO partnership, anticipated timing of signing the extension, and the length of the contract extension. These statements are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results and performance can also be influenced by other risks that we face in running our operations including, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the airline industry, changes in demand for our services and products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders, the price and continuity of supply of component parts used in our operations, the change of control that will occur on the sale by the receiver of the Company's shares held by our previously controlling stockholders, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, including, its annual report on form 20-F and its periodic reports on form 6-K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement.

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FAQ

What is the value of TAT Technologies' new MRO contract expansion?

The total contract value is estimated between $40-55 million over the next five years, including both signed and pending agreements.

Which aircraft types are covered in TATT's expanded MRO partnership?

The agreement covers APU maintenance for Boeing 737, 757, 767, 777 (pending), and Airbus A300 fleets.

How long is the duration of TAT Technologies' new MRO contract?

The main contract is for 5 years, with the Boeing 777 APU portion extending to 7 years.

What is the significance of this contract for TAT Technologies (TATT)?

This contract expands TAT's global presence, diversifies their service portfolio, and strengthens their position in the APU MRO market while providing long-term revenue visibility.