GA Telesis signs partnership agreement with Horizon Shield Company to expand interests in Saudi Arabia

Global aerospace integrator GA Telesis has signed a partnership agreement with military support services provider Horizon Shield Company. The venture will focus on developing business opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Connecting the commercial and defense aerospace expertise of GAT and the defense services expertise of Horizon. GAT and Horizon are expected to become a key provider of services to several Saudi-based military and commercial organizations including Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Aerospace Engineering Industries, the Royal Saudi Air Force, Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation, Security Services Aviation, and Aramco Aviation. Prospective opportunities for the two companies include the establishment of a dedicated spare parts support operation for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command and the Royal Saudi National Guard. Additionally, GAT and Horizon will work together exclusively to develop programs for the provision of an Advanced Aviation Forward Area Refueling System, as well as supply-chain development and asset management in the region.