Safran Wins Major Learjet 85 Equipment Contract
(Paris, July 7, 2008) -- SAFRAN Group subsidiaries Messier-Bugatti and Aircelle have been selected by Bombardier Aerospace to supply equipment for the new Learjet 85. The announcement confirms the expanding cooperation between the two groups. The two contracts were signed on July 4, in Montreal, at a ceremony attended by French Prime Minister Francois Fillon and Quebec Premier Jean Charest.
Messier-Bugatti will provide all landing and braking systems, comprising wheels and carbon brakes, the ground steering system, and the landing gear extension and retraction system. Aircelle will supply the nacelles and thrust reversers. Together, the two SAFRAN Group companies account for 11 percent of Learjet 85 supplier contracts.
Bombardier Aerospace President and Chief Operating Officer Guy C. Hachey said: "Bombardier is delighted to officially welcome the SAFRAN Group to the Learjet 85 program. The Learjet 85 represents a whole new generation of business aircraft that will redefine the twin-engine intermediate class of bizjets while further enhancing our longstanding tradition of product innovation."
Emeric d'Arcimoles, SAFRAN Group Senior Executive Vice President for International Development added: "Building on this cooperation and in liaison with our two subsidiaries, our two groups are committed to deepening our partnership in areas where SAFRAN offers world-class competencies, namely aircraft equipment, avionics and aerospace propulsion."
Source : Safran
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