Avio Group, Avio has been entrusted with the motorisation of the frigates in the FREMM Italian-French programme. Today, Avio signed the main contract with the French shipyard DCN and with Fincantieri for the 27 turbines, starting with the option for the first 8 turbines for DNC.
Avio was awarded the order, after a selection process that lasted over three years, thanks to the competitiveness of its offer, and to the technology of the propulsion module based on the LM2500+G4 turbine produced in partnership with General Electric.
The FREMM order, worth ca 150 million euros to Avio, is the most important in Europe since World War II. The new frigates, 10 for the Italian Navy and 17 for the French Navy, will enter into service between 2011 and 2022. The first lot of 8 turbines will be delivered between 2008 and 2013.
The Italian company is responsible for the order and, besides the engines, will also supply other high-technology components such as the electronic management system (TCS), developed by Avio using its electronics experience in the field of aero engines. The TCS will simplify operations as regards the handling of the ship and reduce the maintenance time of the turbines.
Avio will also be responsible for final assembly, on-board installation as well as in-service support activities.
This contract will enable Avio to operate in the marine propulsion sector for the next 20 years.
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