PRESS RELEASE
Issued by: Héroux Devtek (APPH) Runcorn
APPH is pleased to announce that it has secured a long term supply agreement for the manufacture and support of the landing gear Trunnion and Rod system for the Embraer KC-390. Paulo Gastão Silva, Vice President - KC 390 Program said “Selecting the right suppliers for the KC-390 has been critical for Embraer. APPH's landing gear experience, combined with their manufacturing capability and flexible approach gave Embraer the confidence to select APPH for the KC-390 program”.
The KC-390 sets a new standard in medium-lift military transport. A twin turbofan with outstanding operational productivity, the KC-390 has the lowest total life cycle cost and the highest availability in its class. Commenting on the award, Simon Atwell, Director of Business Development for APPH said “APPH is delighted to have been selected by Embraer for this prestigious programme. The KC-390 is a tremendous opportunity for Embraer and for APPH and represents the first step in what will be a long term relationship between our businesses.”
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| Héroux Devtek (APPH) Runcorn | Hydraulic System Valves, Accumulators, Aircraft Landing Gear, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Cylinders, Hydraulic Equipment, Hydraulic Systems & Equipment, Hydraulic Power Packs, Hydraulic Actuators, Hydraulic Filters, Helicopter Landing Gear, Non-Destructive Testing, Reservoirs, Valves |
| Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica | Airframer |
| Related aircraft programs: |
| Embraer C-390 Millennium |
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| Landing Assemblies |
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