Charlotte, North Carolina – UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected by easyJet to supply the wheels, carbon brakes, and MRO support for the 68 new Airbus A320ceo aircraft being added to its fleet. UTC Aerospace Systems has been the wheel and brake supplier to easyJet since its A320 aircraft entered service. UTC Aerospace Systems will provide the equipment through its Landing Systems facility in Troy, Ohio. MRO services will be performed at the company's Hatfield, U.K., location in close proximity to easyJet's home base. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp.
"We are very pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with UTC Aerospace Systems who has supported our fleet since 2003. We look forward to optimizing our maintenance and reliability with this equipment," said Ian Davies, head of engineering and maintenance.
"This selection demonstrates easyJet's confidence in our track record of providing quality products and services with the lowest total cost of ownership," stated Jim Wharton, president, Landing Systems.
easyJet, launched in 1995 and based at London Luton Airport, is a European airline and flies more than 220 aircraft on more than 750 routes to 130+ airports across 31 countries.
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Source: UTC Aerospace Systems