8th Sep 2008 13:50
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For Immediate Release |
8 September 2008 |
MEGGITT PLC
MEGGITT WINS DUAL EMBRAER LEGACY 450/500 CONTRACTS
Meggitt PLC ('Meggitt'), the international aerospace, defence and performance sensors group, today announces that Meggitt Fluid Controls and Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems ("MABS") have won multi-million dollar contracts for Embraer's new Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jet programs.
Meggitt Fluid Controls will develop and produce the pneumatic bleed air system, while MABS will provide the wheel, carbon brake, and brake control systems.
The mid-size Embraer Legacy 500, can carry up to 12 passengers with a 3,000 nautical mile range. The mid-light Embraer Legacy 450, which seats nine, has a 2,300 nautical mile range. To date, Embraer has accepted letters of intent for more than one hundred Legacy 500s and Legacy 450s. The Legacy 500 will enter service in the second half of 2012 and the Legacy 450 in the second half of 2013.
The pneumatic bleed air systems, consisting of two regulating and seven shut-off valves and a pneumatic system controller, will manage the bleed air from the engines' high and low pressure outputs for temperature and pressure control and maintain anti-ice systems and the aircraft's cargo, cabin and cockpit environments. The controller will manage the system's mechanical fluid control devices, ensuring system safety and integrity. The systems will be developed and manufactured in Meggitt Fluid Controls' facilities in North Hollywood and Corona, California.
The contract for the 14" main wheel, two-pair carbon brake, six-inch nose wheel and brake-by-wire brake control system is a significant win for MABS, reinforcing its position as an important supplier to Embraer. MABS is already a partner on the Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft and, with Liebherr-Aerospace, on the Embraer 170/175 and 190/195 regional jets and the Lineage 1000 ultra-large business jet.
Terry Twigger, Chief Executive of Meggitt commented:
"We are extremely proud that Embraer has selected Meggitt for their Legacy family products. These two contract wins confirm the strength of our complementary capabilities and the wealth of experience held within the specialist businesses of the Meggitt group."
For further information, please contact:
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Meggitt PLCAndy Mann, Group Head of Communications and Investor Relations |
Tel: +44 1202 597597 |
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Buchanan CommunicationsCharles Ryland / Jeremy Garcia |
Tel: +44 20 7466 5000 |
Meggitt plc
Headquartered in the UK, Meggitt PLC (MGGT:LSE) is an international group operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialised extreme engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace equipment, sensing systems and defence training and combat support systems.
Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems
MABS was created following the Meggitt group's acquisition of Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation in June 2007, which merged with existing Meggitt wheels and brakes business Dunlop Aerospace Braking Systems.
Meggitt Fluid Controls
Meggitt Fluid Controls designs and develops a broad range of fluid control products and systems for commercial and military aircraft and industrial and aircraft fuelling applications.
Embraer
Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica SA - NYSE: ERJ; Bovespa: EMBR3) is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and one of Brazil's leading exporters. Embraer's headquarters are located in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, and it has offices, industrial operations and customer service facilities in Brazil, the United States, France, Portugal, China and Singapore. Founded in 1969, the company designs, develops, manufactures and sells aircraft for the commercial aviation, executive aviation, and defence and government segments. Embraer also provides after sales support and services to customers worldwide. On June 30, 2008, Embraer had a workforce of 23,855 employees and a firm order backlog of US$20.7 billion.
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