6th Oct 2008 15:00
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For Immediate Release |
6 October 2008 |
Meggitt wins Gulfstream G250 wheels, brakes and
advanced brake control system
Meggitt PLC ('Meggitt'), the international aerospace, defence and performance sensors group, today confirms that Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (MABS) has been selected to supply the main wheels, nose wheels, carbon brakes and advanced brake-by-wire brake control system for the new Gulfstream G250 aircraft - the all-new super mid-size jet introduced at today's NBAA convention.
The G250 will be the first super mid-size aircraft to offer MABS' advanced brake control technology, which includes individual wheel brake-by-wire and anti-skid control for maximum stopping performance, automatic braking and brake temperature monitoring.
This multi-million dollar contract win follows on from Gulfstream's recent selection of MABS' braking system for the recently announced G650.
For further information, please contact:
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Meggitt PLC
Andy Mann or Fiona Greig
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Tel: +44 1202 597597
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Buchanan Communications Charles Ryland / Jeremy Garcia
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Tel: +44 20 7466 5000
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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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