Goodrich introduces lighter-weight 777 wheels, brakes

Published 7:18 am Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Goodrich Corp. will provide lighter-weight wheels and brakes on Boeing Co. 777 aircraft, the company announced on Wednesday.

“The introduction of these new Boeing 777 wheels and brakes will allow our existing and future customers to realize weight and fuel savings and reduce their cost of operation,” said Jim Wharton, vice president of sales and program management for Goodrich Aircraft Wheels and Brakes.

The new lighter-weight main wheel and brake assemblies will be available beginning for Boeing 777-200LR, 777 Freighter, and 777-300ER airplane models. The new configuration wheels and brakes provide a weight savings of 260 pounds per airplane, resulting in reduced fuel costs for 777 operators.

The products will come standard on production planes and be available this month for aftermarket products.