Sun, Nov 21, 2010
Contract Expected To Generate More Than $2 Billion In
Revenue
The pieces of the Airbus A350 XWB continue to fall into place.
Among the most recent is a contract for the main landing gear for
the -1000 variant of the aircraft, which went to Goodrich. The
contract, announced Thursday is expected to generate more than $2
billion in original equipment and aftermarket revenue for Goodrich
over the life of the program.
This selection covers the design, test, manufacture and
in-service support of the main landing gear. The work represents a
global effort involving Goodrich locations in Canada, the United
States, Poland, India and France, as well as collaboration with
Goodrich's extensive global supply chain. The main landing gear
design will incorporate the latest technologies, including the use
of light weight materials, noise reduction features and more
environmentally friendly material processes, which will contribute
to a more efficient and "greener" aircraft.
"This selection represents a continuation of Goodrich's growing
relationship with Airbus as a key landing gear supplier," said Jack
Carmola, President of Goodrich's Actuation and Landing Systems
segment. "This program will allow us to leverage our experience as
the landing gear supplier on the A380 program and continue with
this success onto the A350-1000."
In addition to the main landing gear, Goodrich is providing all
three members of the A350 XWB Family's nacelle and thrust reverser
system, wheels and carbon brakes, air data system and ice detection
system, external video system and cabin attendant seats.
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