Goodrich Corporation Supplies Advanced Technology for Airbus A380

Strategic Insights -

Asian Aerospace 2006 saw the unveiling of the Airbus A380, with various advanced technologies from Goodrich Corporation, a leading supplier of systems and services to aerospace and defense markets, being showcased on board. As the largest supplier of landing systems, Goodrich was selected to provide both the main body and wing landing gear for the A380, marking the first time the company had been chosen to supply landing gear for an Airbus aircraft.

The components for the landing gear system were produced at multiple facilities in Canada, the United States, and Poland, with final integration taking place at Goodrich's facility in Toulouse, France. Alongside the landing gear, Goodrich launched its next-generation evacuation systems, supplying 16 evacuation slide systems per aircraft. Furthermore, the company provided innovative lighting solutions, advanced power generation systems, flight controls, and primary and standby air data systems.

Key Takeaways:

  • Goodrich Corporation provided the main body and wing landing gear for the Airbus A380, marking the first time the company had been selected to supply landing gear for an Airbus aircraft.
  • The landing gear system was produced at multiple facilities in Oakville, Ontario, Canada; Cleveland, Ohio; Tullahoma, Tennessee; and Krosno, Poland, with final integration taking place in Toulouse, France.
  • Goodrich launched its next-generation evacuation systems, supplying 16 evacuation slide systems per aircraft.
  • The company provided innovative lighting solutions, award-winning variable frequency technology for the aircraft's power generation system, and flight controls that utilize the latest power by wire technology.
  • Goodrich's Component Support network and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facilities are being equipped to provide aftermarket services necessary to keep the A380 in the skies.

Statistics:

  • 16 evacuation slide systems per aircraft supplied by Goodrich for the A380
  • Multiple facilities in Oakville, Ontario, Canada; Cleveland, Ohio; Tullahoma, Tennessee; and Krosno, Poland, involved in the production of landing gear components
  • 1 main landing gear system provided by Goodrich for the A380
  • Various structural components and cargo system solutions developed by Goodrich for the A380
  • Aft pylon fairing and sail fairing (Rear Secondary Structure) provided by Goodrich's Aerostructures team

Sources:

  • Goodrich Corporation; GR - Airframe Systems; GR - Electronic Systems; GR - Engine Systems
  • SOURCE: PRNewswire-AsiaNet
  • Website: http://www.goodrich.com (GR)
  • Contact: Gail K. Warner, +1-704-277-3943; Lisa Bottle, +1-704-258-1506, both of Goodrich Corporation