UTC Aerospace to Provide Wheels, Carbon Brakes to Xiamen Airlines

UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., has been selected by Xiamen Airlines to supply the wheels and carbon brakes for its fleet of 6 new Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The company will provide the equipment through its Wheels & Brakes business in Troy, Ohio. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in July 2014.

 

The 787-8 carbon brakes use proprietary DURACARB carbon heat sink material that the company claims can provide exceptional brake performance and a 35% brake life advantage over competitive products, producing significant costs savings for operators.

 

"We are pleased to enter into a new business relationship with Xiamen Airlines on the 787-8 program," says Cory May, vice president of commercial programs, Wheels & Brakes.

 

Tang Jianqi, general manager of Xiamen Airlines Maintenance & Engineering Division states, "Due to the new technology of the 787 electric brake, electro-mechanical braking experience was a critical factor in our supplier selection. We have confidence that UTC Aerospace Systems will provide us their 787 electric brake products with the highest in performance and reliability."

 

Established on July 25, 1984, Xiamen Airlines operates the majority of its scheduled passenger flights out its base at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. The Airline is owned by China Southern Airlines (51%), Xiamen Construction and Development Group (34%) and Jizhong Energy Group (15%).