Akron, OH, July 30, 2024 – The first mission-ready F-16 pilots to graduate from the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Romania were honored recently in Fetesti, Romania. This achievement, realized through close collaboration between Lockheed Martin and the governments of the Netherlands and Romania, underscores the commitment to advancing mission readiness and enhancing NATO’s security efforts in Europe. BGI, LLC, a subcontractor at the EFTC, has played a crucial role in this success.
The EFTC has expanded its training fleet to 14 Dutch F-16s, successfully conducting night training missions and executing dissimilar air-to-air training exercises with other NATO air forces. These advancements enhance Romanian pilots’ tactical proficiency and operational readiness.
New classes started in early July, with the next one beginning in September, demonstrating the ongoing effort to ensure the readiness, effectiveness, and safety of Romanian military personnel and other regional F-16 operators. This initiative benefits from the expertise and support of several subcontractors, including Daedalus Aviation Group, Draken International, GFD (a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space), ILIAS Solutions, and BGI, LLC.
Together with Lockheed Martin and its subcontractors, BGI, LLC provides world-class training systems, ensuring Romanian F-16 pilots receive the highest quality instruction and support, preparing them for real-world combat situations. BGI has been a prime contractor to Lockheed Martin since 1999, known for consistently delivering high-quality training and operational support critical to mission success.
About BGI, LLC
BGI, LLC is a service-disabled veteran-owned business headquartered in Akron, OH with facilities in Mount Pleasant, SC. A trusted source of Warfighter Domain Expertise for the Defense Industry, BGI integrates and deploys Training Systems Development, Instruction and Courseware, and Advanced Programs seamlessly worldwide for a diverse group of large prime integrators and DoD agencies. For more information, visit www.bgi-llc.com.