Goodrich has been awarded a major follow-on contract to supply Boeing with cargo systems for the B777, B767 and B747.
The company estimates the deal will generate more than $390 million in sales through to 2012.
The cargo systems include mechanical systems, Power Drive Units (PDUs) and electrical control systems. Tim Dumbauld, Goodrich's Cargo Systems vice-president and general manager, says: "This is a significant award which extends our baseline business and the long-term relationship we have had with Boeing and our airline customers since the introduction of the B747 aircraft."
The advanced cargo control systems installed on the 747-400 main and lower decks have built-in test capabilities which allow operators to perform routine maintenance functions more quickly.
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Goodrich says that the control system can also act as a health monitoring tool for elements of the overall cargo system, helping to lower the operational costs for airlines.
"We are continuously working with Boeing to bring innovations in cargo system technology to the marketplace and at the same time provide a more reliable and lighter weight system by reducing the number of part numbers in the systems which should improve our airline customers' total operating costs," Dumbauld says.
In a separate deal with Boeing, Goodrich has been selected to supply wheel and brakes for the aircraft selected for a new Indian low-fares no-frills airline. SpiceJet, launched by Royal Airways in May, uses a fleet of Boeing Next Generation 737s. There are plans to expand this new fleet to 25 aircraft.
The company estimates the deal will generate more than $390 million in sales through to 2012.
The cargo systems include mechanical systems, Power Drive Units (PDUs) and electrical control systems. Tim Dumbauld, Goodrich's Cargo Systems vice-president and general manager, says: "This is a significant award which extends our baseline business and the long-term relationship we have had with Boeing and our airline customers since the introduction of the B747 aircraft."
The advanced cargo control systems installed on the 747-400 main and lower decks have built-in test capabilities which allow operators to perform routine maintenance functions more quickly.
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Goodrich says that the control system can also act as a health monitoring tool for elements of the overall cargo system, helping to lower the operational costs for airlines.
"We are continuously working with Boeing to bring innovations in cargo system technology to the marketplace and at the same time provide a more reliable and lighter weight system by reducing the number of part numbers in the systems which should improve our airline customers' total operating costs," Dumbauld says.
In a separate deal with Boeing, Goodrich has been selected to supply wheel and brakes for the aircraft selected for a new Indian low-fares no-frills airline. SpiceJet, launched by Royal Airways in May, uses a fleet of Boeing Next Generation 737s. There are plans to expand this new fleet to 25 aircraft.
Source: Flight Daily News
