-- Selections are expected to generate $110 million over life of programs
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 6, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Goodrich
Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been selected by Embraer to supply Air Data Systems
(ADS) and crew seats for the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jets. The
potential value of the selections is roughly $110 million over the life of the
programs for both original equipment and aftermarket revenue. Work will be
performed by Goodrich's Sensors and Integrated Systems team in Burnsville,
Minn., as well as the Interiors team in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The ADS features Goodrich's SmartProbe(TM) technology to provide all
critical air data parameters to the aircraft's flight control, pilot display
and other systems. SmartProbe air data sensing technology integrates
multi-function sensing probes, pressure sensors and full air data measurement
processing allowing the elimination of pneumatic lines. This integration
reduces the total number of individual system components, decreases overall
weight and significantly improves system reliability, maintainability and
performance. The SmartProbe ADS is also found on Embraer's 170, 190 and
Phenom 300 jets.
The crew seats incorporate improvements in reliability and safety, and
meet the most stringent government regulations for emergency landing
protection. Goodrich crew seats are also featured on Embraer's Phenom 100 and
Phenom 300 business jets.
Curtis Reusser, Segment President, Electronic Systems at Goodrich, said,
'The selection of Goodrich for the new Legacy executive jets further
solidifies our longstanding relationship with Embraer. We look forward to
providing industry-preferred technology on these exciting new platforms.'
Embraer's new mid-light Legacy 450 and mid-size Legacy 500 are the first
business jets in their categories to offer a six-foot stand-up cabin along
with best-in-class cabin space and sound proofing. The jets offer improved
fuel efficiency, ease of maintainability, low operating costs, reduced noise
and emissions, and highest cruising speeds in their classes. The Legacy 500
is expected to enter service in the second half of 2012, and the Legacy 450 in
the second half of 2013.
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.
