The US Army has awarded a contract to DynCorp International to continue aircraft support services as part of the army life-cycle contractor support services (LCCS) C-12 programme.

Under the $67m contract, the company will provide maintenance and logistical support for 190 Army C-12, RC-12 and UC-35 aircraft at more than 70 worldwide deployments.

In addition, DynCorp will also provide total aircraft system maintenance services, logistical support and management processes to maintain the worldwide fleet.

Work under the contract runs until 31 July 2010.