Boeing has awarded Goodrich Corporation a follow-on contract to supply cargo systems for the 747, 767 and 777. These include mechanical systems, power drive units (PDUs) and electrical control systems. Goodrich estimates that the contract could generate over $390 million in original equipment and aftermarket sales through 2012.
“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 747,” says Tim Dumbauld, Goodrich's cargo systems vp and general manager. “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.”
Goodrich’s 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. The control system can also act as a health-monitoring tool for elements of the overall cargo system.
