UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected by Aeroflot, Russia's flagship airline, to supply the wheels and carbon brakes for its new fleet of 50 Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., will provide the equipment through its Wheels and Brakes business in Troy, Ohio. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in September, 2013.
The 737 Next Generation carbon brakes use proprietary DURACARB carbon heat sink material offering up to 35% longer service. The wheels and carbon brakes also provide a weight savings of approximately 700 lb (318kg) per aircraft compared to high capacity steel brakes, according to the company.
"This latest contract with Aeroflot is a nice addition to the previously announced B777ER selection," says Cory May, vice president of commercial programs, Wheels and Brakes.
"We enjoy excellent product performance, reliability and customer support on our current fleets equipped from UTC Aerospace Systems," states Igor Parakhin, technical director for Aeroflot Russian Airlines. "We look forward to realizing the benefits associated with their brake life advantage on our new 737-800 Next Generation fleet."
Aeroflot Russian Airlines is the largest airline of the Russian Federation, operating domestic and international passenger services covering a network of 122 cities in 52 countries. Aeroflot is also the General Partner for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.