Britain Awards Wing Contract To L-3 Communications

L-3 Communications Holdings said Tuesday it received an $18 million contract from the British military to replace wing components on C-130K aircraft.

NEW YORK (AP) -- L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. said Tuesday it received an $18 million contract from the British military to replace wing components on C-130K aircraft.

The outer wing refurbishment contract began this month at the company's Edmonton, Alberta, facility.

The wings are being reconditioned to meet the Royal Air Force's Hercules Outer Wing Replacement Plan.

L-3 shares fell 46 cents to $105.42 in morning trading.

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