BAE Systems  Confirms Aerostar Contractor for Re-Launched BAe 146QT Freighter Program

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft announced today that it signed a contract confirming Aerostar of Bacau in Romania as the prime contractor for the re-launched BAe 146QT (Quiet Trader) freighter conversion programme.  In addition, Aerostar will be sub-contracting major work packages to other partners in the Romanian aerospace industry, notably Avione Craiova S.A.  BAE Systems first announced the go-ahead for the re-launched BAe 146QT on January 30 after assessing up to eight engineering centers/conversion houses for both kit manufacture and aircraft conversions.