Aerospace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd
ASTA · Aerospace Technologies of Australia
1987 – 1995
Commonwealth-owned aerospace company formed from the Government Aircraft Factories, which completed assembly of the RAAF's F/A-18 Hornets, produced Jindivik target aircraft, maintained military aircraft and made aerostructure components.
How it came into existence
Incorporated in 1987 as a Commonwealth-owned proprietary company to take over the Government Aircraft Factories at Fishermans Bend and Avalon, as part of the corporatisation of government defence production.
- Aircraft manufacture and maintenance at Fishermans Bend and Avalon
Corporatisation: the factories, staff and contracts of the Government Aircraft Factories passed to the new company.
How it ended
Sold by the Commonwealth to Rockwell International in 1995; after Boeing acquired Rockwell's aerospace and defence business in 1996 it became part of Boeing Australia.
Main functions
- Military aircraft assembly and maintenance
- Production of Jindivik target aircraft
- Manufacture of aerostructure components
- Aerospace engineering services
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Defence.
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Sources
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