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PRESS RELEASE
Issued by: Collins Aerospace, Landing Gear

Goodrich signs long-term agreement with Alp Aviation for F-35 Lightning II work
Thursday, 23 July 2009

Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) signed a long-term agreement with Turkey's Alp Aviation for F-35 Lightning II landing gear components and assemblies. The agreement covers deliveries through December 31, 2015. Under the agreement, Alp Aviation will supply machined components ranging from aluminum parts to high strength steel components and assemblies that incorporate some of the latest landing gear processing technology. These components will be delivered to Goodrich Landing Gear's final assembly facility in Cleveland, Ohio. Goodrich is the exclusive system integrator and supplier of landing gear for all variants of the F-35.

Mike Brand, president of Goodrich Landing Gear, said, "This agreement is a significant milestone in our excellent relationship with Alp Aviation that began in 2006. Their capability with the latest technologies along with their culture of teamwork meets our requirement to find best value supplier solutions for complex landing gear components."

Goodrich supplies a number of critical systems for the F-35 including the air data system, weapons bay door drive system, landing gear, fuel quantity and engine sensors, and actuation systems. Production takes place at Goodrich facilities in F-35 partner nations Australia, Canada, the UK and U.S.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.

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Alp Aviation Engine Parts, Gas Turbine Hub Assemblies, Shafts & Shaft Assemblies, Mechanical Transmissions, Turbine Engine Rotors, Workholding Fixtures, Design Services, Computer-aided Design, Computer-aided Engineering, Milling, Turning, Grinding, Boring & Drilling Services, Jigs & Fixtures, Electrical Discharge Machining, Etching, Shot Peening, Anodizing Services, Heat Treatment, Welding, Coatings Services, Passivation, Plating Services, Brush Plating, Cadmium Plating, Electroless Plating, Paint Application, Brazing, Plasma Spraying, Non-Destructive Testing, Metallurgical Testing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Research/Consulting Services, Aircraft Landing Gear
Collins Aerospace, Landing Gear Landing Gear Controls, Aircraft Landing Gear, Aircraft Wheels, Hydraulic Brakes
Related aircraft programs:
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Related directory sectors:
Landing Assemblies