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Japan Airlines Selects Goodrich's Electric Braking System for 787 Dreamliner Additions to Fleet


CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) to supply wheels and electrically-actuated brakes for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft it is adding to its fleet. JAL has 30 aircraft on order and is scheduled to start taking deliveries of the new aircraft in 2008.

According to Jack Carmola, President of Goodrich's Actuation and Landing Systems Segment, "The introduction by Goodrich of this technology to the global fleet is the result of over a decade of research and development by a cross-functional team of Goodrich designers and engineers who were mindful of the voice of the customer and the future demands of the marketplace. We're proud to be part of this innovative trend as the world's airlines adopt electric braking systems for use on high profile aircraft such as the Dreamliner."

"JAL recognizes the operational and reliability benefits of Goodrich's electric braking system and its commitment to creating valuable support solutions," stated Yukihiko Kanda, Vice President Maintenance Material Planning & Supply Dept., Engineering & Maintenance for Japan Airlines.

JAL has also chosen Goodrich to supply a traditional braking system for the Boeing 737-800 aircraft being added to its fleet. Currently 30 firm and 10 optional 737-800 aircraft are on order with deliveries already underway.

Goodrich's Aircraft Wheels and Brakes division has been a world leader in the design, development and manufacturing of commercial, military, regional and business aircraft wheels and brakes for 60 years. The division also provides aftermarket service and critical spares to the world's major airlines. It has created innovative braking systems for over 200 types of aircraft and has many more technological improvements in development.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com .

Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as "Goodrich Corporation" in this press release.

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Source: Goodrich Corporation; GR - Actuation and Landing System
Keywords: Transportation
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