Aviation maintenance equipment manufacturer and defence contractor S.A.F.E. Structure Designs has secured a contract from L3Harris Technologies to design, engineer and manufacture a custom maintenance crane for use on Air Force One and Air Force Two. The crane will be used to safely and efficiently install and remove the radome on the presidential aircraft.

The U.S.-based manufacturer has previously delivered two similar cranes for use on Air Force Two. Its continued support for the presidential fleet builds on its reputation for providing precision-engineered maintenance equipment to military and government programmes.

“Our team at S.A.F.E. Structure is humbly honoured to support the operational readiness of Air Force One and Air Force Two, ensuring that these aircraft remain mission-ready for the President of the United States,” says Johnny Buscema Jr., president and CEO of S.A.F.E. Structure Designs. “It is a privilege 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.”

The company is known for developing custom maintenance platforms, GSE and tooling for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Its products are used by AMTs and logistics teams across the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps.