Honeywell to Retro Fit Wheels and Brakes For Air Berlin’s Fleet of Boeing 737-700/800
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has been selected to retrofit its wheels and brakes on Air Berlin’s fleet of Boeing 737-700/800 aircraft.
Air Berlin’s fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft is expected to total 130 aircraft by the time the program is completed.
“When this retrofit is completed, Air Berlin will be the second largest fleet using Honeywell Wheels and Brakes worldwide,” said Phil Jones, Vice President, Airlines-Europe, Middle East & Africa. “Our wheel and brake technologies will help air Berlin to reduce operating costs while providing improved performance and reliability.”
“We are working together with our airline partners to deliver steel brakes that will substantially reduce operating costs,” Jones said. “Honeywell’s wheels and brakes are designed to provide a seamless retrofit while incorporating our most advanced steel technology used successfully on various commercial and military platforms.”
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Based in Phoenix, Honeywell’s aerospace business is a leading global provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport operations.
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