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LAS VEGAS, March 24, 2025 — S.A.F.E. Structure Designs, a prominent manufacturer of aviation maintenance equipment and a defense contractor, has been awarded a contract by L3Harris Technologies. The contract is for the design, engineering, and manufacturing of a specialized aircraft maintenance crane tailored for Air Force One and Air Force Two. This advanced crane will facilitate the safe and effective installation and removal of the radome on the presidential aircraft, thereby upholding the mission readiness, operational efficiency, and safety of these vital U.S. Air Force assets.
S.A.F.E. Structure boasts a strong history of creating custom aircraft maintenance solutions for military and governmental aviation initiatives. The company previously designed and built two custom cranes currently used for maintenance on Air Force Two. This new agreement broadens SAFE Structure’s involvement in maintaining the presidential aircraft, delivering a precisely engineered solution that improves both the efficiency and safety standards of aircraft maintenance.
“The SAFE Structure team is deeply honored to support the operational readiness of Air Force One and Air Force Two, ensuring these planes are ready for the President of the United States,” stated Johnny Buscema Jr., President & CEO of SAFE Structure Designs. “We are privileged to contribute to the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the presidential fleet and to support our Commander-in-Chief, President Donald J. Trump, and his administration. God bless America.”
With their innovation in Military Aircraft Maintenance Equipment, specializes in engineering customized aviation maintenance platforms, ground support equipment (GSE), and aircraft maintenance tooling for military, government, and commercial aviation operations. The company is widely recognized for delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, ensuring enhanced aircraft maintenance safety, operational effectiveness, and reduced downtime.
The company’s custom aircraft cranes, maintenance stands, and hangar equipment are highly valued by military aviation professionals, aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs), and aviation logistics teams. SAFE Structure remains a reliable defense contractor, providing innovative aircraft maintenance solutions that support both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft maintenance operations globally.
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs is a leading defense contractor and aviation maintenance equipment manufacturer, specializing in the engineering, design, and production of custom aircraft maintenance solutions. With expertise in military aviation maintenance support, SAFE Structure provides innovative, high-quality ground support equipment (GSE) and aircraft maintenance tooling to enhance the safety, efficiency, and operational readiness of aviation maintenance teams worldwide.
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