Minister of Defense Theo Francken in Florennes on the importance of the economic return that the F-35 program must deliver. “We spend more taxpayer money on Defense due to the worse security situation, to make Belgium safer, but we must also commit to the economic return.”
Long collaboration
At the same time, he also underlined the long collaboration between Belgium and the engine builder. Pratt & Whitney engines were also in the F-16s and F-104s of the Belgian Air Force. “Pratt & Whitney is essential for safe airspace,” Francken said. “Today is the next step in the collaboration.”
Benoit Reynders, CEO BMT Aerospace: “By joining forces, we confirm how innovation and international cooperation lead to world-class deliverables. For BMT Aerospace, this further strengthens our expertise in the field of aerospace components; at the same time, it also ensures long-term industrial activity and highly qualified jobs in Flanders.”
Market leader
BMT Aerospace is the market leader in the production of transmission parts for the aerospace industry and supports all major aerospace companies worldwide. With its headquarters in Belgium, BMT is active from Belgium, Romania and the United States.