Boeing has expanded its exclusive Distribution Agreement with Ontic to include global exclusive distribution rights for the Honeywell RDR-4 A/B Weather Radar system and the P440/660/880 Primus Weather Radar family, for commercial customers.
The announcement (made at MRO Europe today) strengthens aftermarket support for commercial airliners, business jets and rotorcraft, reinforcing lifecycle support for long‑in‑service fleets and underscoring Ontic’s strategic role as a global leader in sustaining established and non-core OEM product lines - ensuring long-term support and availability for critical flight systems that enable safer and more efficient aircraft operations worldwide.
Why it matters
The expanded Radar distribution preserves a single, global channel for new spare parts across a broad installed base - including the Boeing 737 family, 777 and 757, as well as Airbus A320CL, A330 and A340, and a variety of regional aircraft.
Covering more than 1,000 unique part numbers and major line replaceable units (LRUs) - such as the receiver/transmitter, antenna, control panel, mounting tray, and flat plate antenna - the portfolio helps operators and MROs maintain reliable access to critical radar systems that detect hazardous weather, turbulence, and wind shear.
Primarily supported from Ontic’s UK sites, the program supports approximately 170 operators and repair stations globally.
Ontic’s role in sustaining radar capability
For Ontic, this agreement marks another step forward in its mission to sustain and extend the life of essential OEM technologies. The company’s proven expertise in radar MRO, parts manufacturing, and lifecycle management ensures operators continue to receive OEM-licensed quality with rapid turnaround and responsive global logistics.
Long-standing relationships with OEMs like Honeywell and Boeing, bring stability and continuity to operators navigating evolving maintenance requirements and supply chain pressures in avionics and safety-critical flight systems.
A collaborative approach
“This expanded agreement with Ontic strengthens our ability to support a wide range of platforms with high-quality radar spares and broader aftermarket capability,” said William Ampofo, Senior Vice President, Parts & Distribution and Supply Chain for Boeing Global Services. “Combining Ontic’s parts and MRO expertise with Boeing Distribution’s global logistics ensures operators and MROs have reliable access to critical parts and repairs.”
“We’re proud to deepen our collaboration with Boeing Distribution,” said Matthew Pritchard, VP Sales and Customer Engagement, Ontic. “This expanded distribution network reinforces Ontic’s commitment to sustaining vital radar systems in service across both commercial and defense aviation. By combining our OEM-licensed repair expertise with Boeing’s reach, we’re helping operators around the world maintain safe, efficient operations for decades to come.”
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For more information please contact:
Ontic
Stephen Radford-Hancock
- s.radford-hancock@clearb2b.com
- 07816 534416
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About Boeing Distribution
Boeing Distribution connects operators and MROs with aftermarket parts and services across commercial and business aviation. Through long‑term supplier relationships and a global logistics network, Boeing Distribution aims to ensure parts availability, reduce AOG risk, and support fleet readiness.
About Ontic:
Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM, providing complex engineered parts and MRO services for established aircraft in the defense and commercial markets. Boasting a portfolio of 10,000+ top-level assemblies, Ontic is proud to work with our customers around the globe, with our team of experts delivering a wide variety of critical technologies, including electronics, avionics, electro-mechanical and pneumatic product lines. With over 50 years of product manufacturing, aftermarket support and MRO experience, Ontic has operations across North America, UK and Europe, and Asia providing strategic worldwide support to civil and defense customers when and where it is needed.
