Goodrich Delivers 2,000th Helicopter Health and Usage Management System (HUMS) — Press Release

March 12, 2010 by Matthew Potter · Comment
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Events, Goodrich, Military Aviation, Press Releases, logistics, production program 

Goodrich Delivers 2,000th Helicopter Health and Usage Management System (HUMS)

Diagnostic health management system saves time, money for military, commercial helicopters

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Goodrich Corporation’s (NYSE:GR) Sensors and Integrated Systems business in Vergennes, Vt. marked the delivery of its 2,000th helicopter health and usage management system (HUMS) in a ceremony March 8, 2010 attended by employees and U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT). Leahy has supported the company in winning more than $100 million in contracts to develop and deploy the HUMS systems for a number of helicopter platforms for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.

“I am incredibly proud to mark this day with the men and women of Goodrich,” said Leahy. “2,000 HUMS units are a win for Vermont, the Department of Defense, and our men and women in uniform. These life-saving, money-saving devices keep our helicopters flying safely and have been at the heart of this region’s economy.”

Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems vice president Gary Loftus described how a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter unit, fully equipped with HUMS, recently set a new record for numbers of hours flown in a 12-month period and saved taxpayers $45 million in maintenance costs. “The HUMS units give feedback to mechanics that enable them to catch big problems while they are still small, inexpensive problems,” Loftus explained. “They also catch problems while the helicopter is either on the ground or in time to get the helicopter to the ground safely. Our employees are proud of the role they play in helping our warfighters save lives, time and money.”

Goodrich’s Health and Usage Management Systems (HUMS) give mechanics feedback on a helicopter’s engine performance, structural performance and rotor performance – allowing a helicopter to be serviced before major system failures. Before the use of HUMS units, helicopters were routinely taken out of service for unnecessary preventative maintenance. The units are onboard a variety of military and commercial helicopters including the U.S. Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook, the U.S. Marine Corps’ CH-53E Super Stallion, and Sikorsky’s commercial S-76D® and S-92 aircraft.

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. For more information, visit http://www.goodrich.com/.

Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as “Goodrich Corporation” in this press release.

GR – Electronic Systems

Source: Goodrich Corporation; GR – Electronic Systems

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C-130 Fleet Upgrade with New Goodrich Boltless Wheels and Carbon Brakes Will Benefit U.S. Air Force, International Operators — Press Release

February 1, 2010 by Matthew Potter · Comment
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C-130 Fleet Upgrade with New Goodrich Boltless Wheels and Carbon Brakes Will Benefit U.S. Air Force, International Operators

New equipment to offer significant performance, cost, and maintainability advantages

SINGAPORE, Feb. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — SINGAPORE AIRSHOW — Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) is rapidly accomplishing program objectives under its contract with the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the service’s C-130 transport fleet with new boltless wheels and carbon brakes. Goodrich’s Aircraft Wheels and Brakes team completed the critical design review 60 days after contract award. Goodrich is currently under contract to perform qualification activities, support flight testing, and provide retrofit equipment for the Air Force’s C-130 fleet. Qualification activities are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2011, followed by initial hardware deliveries to the Air Force.

The upgrade program is progressing rapidly in part because Goodrich performed much of the pre-work design and development activities prior to the contract award. Jeff Atkinson, director of military programs, Goodrich Aircraft Wheels and Brakes, said, “The Air Force required us to conduct extensive design and development testing of our candidate hardware prior to contract award in order to fully substantiate our proposal.

“Our C-130 carbon brakes are designed to last eight times longer and weigh 20 percent less than the current steel brakes, and a tire change using Goodrich’s C-130 boltless wheel takes 80 percent less time than the current bolted wheel,” continued Atkinson. “We are seeing strong international interest in the upgrade because of the significant weight and maintenance savings, and expect to begin international deliveries in late 2011. Our low-risk design and validation approach combined with advanced aircraft wheel and brake technologies will provide the worldwide C-130 community with significant performance, cost and maintainability benefits throughout the life of the fleet.”

Goodrich DURACARB® carbon braking systems provide lighter weight, longer life, higher performance and lower cost of ownership compared to steel braking systems. Goodrich boltless aircraft wheels employ a lock-ring design dramatically lowering maintenance time and cost, as well as parts count, when compared to traditional bolted aircraft wheels. Goodrich aircraft wheels and brakes are in service on more than 20,000 military, commercial, regional and business aircraft produced by aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Embraer, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.

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. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com/.

Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as “Goodrich Corporation” in this press release.

Source: Goodrich Corporation; GR – Actuation and Landing Systems

CONTACT: At Singapore Airshow, Lisa Bottle, +1-704-258-1506, In U.S.,
Laurie Tardif, +1-704-423-7048, First Call: Paul Gifford, Investor Relations,
+1-704-423-5517

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Goodrich Corporation Completes Acquisition of Atlantic Inertial Systems — Press Release

December 22, 2009 by Matthew Potter · 1 Comment
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Goodrich Corporation Completes Acquisition of Atlantic Inertial Systems

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 21, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) has completed the acquisition of AIS Global Holdings LLC (AIS), known as Atlantic Inertial Systems, from an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company. The purchase price was approximately $375 million.

Goodrich had announced its intentions to acquire AIS on November 17, 2009. Details on the transaction can be found on the Goodrich press release issued that day; click here to read in its entirety.

AIS is a leading provider of mission-critical guidance, stabilization and navigation products and systems for the military and defense market. J.F. Lehman & Company is a private equity investment firm that focuses exclusively on acquiring middle market companies in the defense, aerospace and maritime industries.

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. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com/.

Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as “Goodrich Corporation” in this press release.

Source: Goodrich Corporation; GR – Electronic Systems

CONTACT: Media: Laurie Tardif, +1-704-423-7048, +1-704-264-7338 M; or
Investor Relations: Paul Gifford, +1-704-423-5517, both of Goodrich
Corporation

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Emirates Selects Goodrich for Airbus A380 Evacuation Systems Support — Press Release

November 16, 2009 by Matthew Potter · Comment
Filed under: Airbus, Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Countries, EADS, Events, Goodrich, Press Releases, UAE, commercial aviation, production program 

Emirates Selects Goodrich for Airbus A380 Evacuation Systems Support

Letter of intent expected to increase support to Emirates at Goodrich Dubai campus

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) has signed a letter of intent with Emirates to become the exclusive provider of evacuation system maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s fleet of 58 Airbus A380 aircraft. A 12-year agreement is expected to be signed shortly. The work will be performed by Goodrich’s MRO campus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Goodrich campus in Dubai currently supplies Emirates with MRO support for cabin attendant seats, cargo systems, electronic engine controls, sensor systems, nacelle systems, and other components and systems.

According to Paul Snyder, president, Goodrich Customer Services, “With Emirates, we have cultivated a local aftermarket support program through a simplified working relationship. Providing evacuation systems support is the newest element in this relationship. Goodrich is committed to developing customized MRO and asset management solutions with operators in the region, and we continue to expand our capabilities to support changing operator needs.”

Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ executive vice president for engineering and operations, said, “Emirates is pleased to be working with Goodrich for the ongoing maintenance of our Airbus A380 evacuation systems. Their Dubai facility is a clear demonstration of their commitment to increase the volume of business and support within the region and in particular the United Arab Emirates. Like Emirates, Goodrich is a world leader in its field and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship.”

Goodrich’s Dubai campus is strategically located to serve operators in the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions, providing local MRO, asset management and AOG services for an extensive range of Goodrich products and systems. Goodrich has additional MRO campuses in Australia, China, Singapore, and the 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. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com/.

Goodrich Corporation operates through its divisions and as a parent company for its subsidiaries, one or more of which may be referred to as “Goodrich Corporation” in this press release.

Source: Goodrich Corporation; GR – Nacelles and Interior Systems

CONTACT: At Dubai Air Show: Martin Butler +44 7774 125885; In U.S.:
Laurie Tardif, +1-704-423-7048; First Call: Paul Gifford, Investor Relations,
+1-704-423-5517

Web Site: http://www.goodrich.com/

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Goodrich To Refit Wheels And Brakes On C-130 Fleet

September 4, 2009 by Matthew Potter · Comment
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, Goodrich, Military Aviation, Services, U.S. Air Force, logistics, production program 

Goodrich Corp was awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to begin retrofitting the C-130 fleet of transport aircraft with new wheels and brakes. The contract is worth up to $400 million. Goodrich hopes that these products will also be sold to foriegn customers of the highly used aircraft.

The new system of boltless wheels and carbon brakes should improve the wear and reduce maintenance on the aircraft. C-130 transports tend to be used on rougher fields then the C-17 and face different issues. Anything that makes maintenance less common and improves the life of components like these should save the operator money in the long run. It also may raise the readiness rate of this aircraft critical to the United State’s efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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C-5 upgrade contract spills over

June 18, 2008 by Matthew Potter · Comment
Filed under: Contract Awards, Goodrich, Lockheed Martin, Military Aviation, U.S. Air Force, logistics, production program 

Goodrich announced that they received a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to provide engine pylons and casings for the C-5 Upgrade Program. See a press release here. The contract is worth $600 M and indicates the size of the total program. As the US is now dependent on a fleet of C-5 and C-17 aircraft continued extension of the life of the C-5 is critical to supporting combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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EADS continues expansion into US

April 1, 2008 by Matthew Potter · Comment
Filed under: EADS, Goodrich, commercial aviation, logistics 

EADS and Goodrich corporation have signed an agreement to allow repair of aircraft components at its plant in Alabama. See the story here. Whether this is related to the KC-45 win or not, it will allow EADS to use a cheaper facility to provide repair options for its aircraft.

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Night vision equipment contract awarded to Goodrich Corp

January 6, 2008 by Matthew Potter · Comment
Filed under: DARPA, Goodrich, development program 

Goodrich Corp won a contract from DARPA to develop night vision applications for helmet and UAVs. Further details were not available, announcement is here.

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