Kaman Aerosystems (Kaman) announced today that it has come to an agreement with Zodiac Interconnect Americas (Zodiac) to manufacture and kit new components and assemblies for the 737 MAX aircraft landing gear electrical and fluid systems produced by Zodiac. The new part numbers, specific to the 737 MAX applications, will be added to the existing Kaman and Zodiac memorandum of understanding (MOU) announced in 2015. Work will be performed at Kaman facilities in Chihuahua, Mexico and Jacksonville, Florida and delivered to Zodiac's facilities in Chihuahua, Mexico and Santa Rosa, California.

“We are pleased to have been awarded another work package by Zodiac and in becoming a supplier on the new and highly advanced Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Kaman is already producing kits and assemblies for Zodiac's products used on the 737NG landing gear. This additional scope expands the relationship between our companies,” stated Will Zmyndak, Vice President and General Manager of Kaman's Integrated Structures and Metallics Division.

Kaman is a leading supplier of integrated aerostructures, including metallic and composite structural assemblies and metallic parts for OEM and Tier I aerospace companies engaged in commercial and military aircraft and aeroengine programs. The company provides complete aerostructure solutions including design, tooling, manufacturing, testing, and support.