Few Projects Remain Unassigned

Boeing announced Thursday it has selected Goodrich Corporation to supply the flight deck lighting system and cabin attendant seating for the 787 Dreamliner. In all, 11 Dreamliner contracts have been awarded to the global systems supplier -- including cargo systems, fuel quantity and management systems, electric braking, and lighting and engine nacelle and thrust reversers.

"Goodrich understands our goals for the 787 Dreamliner," said Mike Bair, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. "They understand that our high expectations for efficiency and performance as well as our commitment to providing a better cabin environment for passengers and crew. That's why you will find their technology in so many places on our airplane."

Goodrich's Aircraft Interior Products specialty seating systems team in Colorado Springs, CO will develop and manufacture 16-G certified, floor-mounted, standard cabin attendant seats, as well as high-comfort cabin attendant seats under the terms of the contract. First deliveries are scheduled in 2007.

The flight deck lighting system consists of all task lighting, general illumination and emergency lighting on the flight deck. Goodrich's Lighting Systems team with locations in Lippstadt, Germany and Tampa, FL will be producing the all LED-based system.

Boeing representatives tell ANN that "very few" assignments remain to be awarded on the 787 program.

The 787 program consists of three airliners -- the 787-3, 787-8 and 787-9 -- that Boeing says will provide passengers with a better flying experience, as well as giving operators much greater efficiency. The airplanes will feature significant improvements in passenger amenities including cleaner air, bigger windows, a lower cabin altitude and higher humidity. First flight of a 787 is planned for 2007, with deliveries beginning in 2008.

Goodrich Corporation is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets.

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