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EDGEWOOD, N.Y. - CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (NYSE American:CVU), a defense contractor with a market capitalization of $33.1 million, has secured multiple purchase orders totaling $10.2 million under a previously announced contract with the U.S. Air Force, the company said Monday. According to InvestingPro data, these orders represent about 14% of the company’s trailing twelve-month revenue of $71.77 million.
The orders are part of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to $65.7 million for providing structural modification kits and related services for the T-38C Pacer Classic III Fuselage program and the Talon Repair Inspection and Maintenance program.
With these new orders, the total funded value of the contract has reached $61.1 million, supporting additional kit deliveries through 2028.
The Northrop T-38 Talon, a two-seat supersonic jet trainer, has been used by the U.S. Air Force for more than 60 years. Of the over 1,200 aircraft produced, approximately 500 remain in service with the Air Force and NASA. The modification programs aim to extend the service life of these aircraft beyond 2030.
"CPI is in our seventh year providing critical Kitting and Supply Chain Management services to the U.S. Air Force in support of the T-38 and its critical pilot training mission," said Dorith Hakim, president and chief executive officer of CPI Aero, according to the press release.
CPI Aerostructures manufactures structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems for both commercial aerospace and national security markets. The company currently trades at elevated EBIT and EBITDA multiples, with detailed valuation metrics and additional financial health indicators available through InvestingPro’s comprehensive analysis platform.
In other recent news, CPI Aerostructures, Inc. has announced it received follow-on orders totaling $2.4 million for components used in a U.S. military helicopter. These orders come from several existing customers and are for welded complex structural assemblies. The company has indicated that it will deliver these components through the middle of 2026. CPI Aerostructures is recognized for its expertise in fusion welding and holds NADCAP certification, which aligns with various OEM welding specifications. These developments highlight the ongoing demand for CPI Aero’s specialized manufacturing capabilities in the aerospace sector.
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