CORONA, CA--(Marketwire - September 16, 2008) - CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc. (
NYSE:
CIR) announced
today it has received a multi-year contract from The Boeing Company to
supply landing gear for the CH-47F Chinook advanced multimission
helicopter.
In addition to this new agreement, CIRCOR Aerospace also supplies new and
overhauled landing gear for the CH-47F and G models under other existing
contracts with Boeing. CIRCOR also provides numerous fluid controls and
landing gear systems to Boeing for the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft and
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter.
Under the LOUD Engineering brand, CIRCOR has supplied Boeing with new and
overhauled landing gear, as well as spare parts for the CH-47 Chinook
Helicopter for more than 20 years. In addition, CIRCOR Aerospace also
provides numerous fluid controls for the Boeing Commercial Aircraft family,
including the 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777.
CIRCOR Aerospace has manufacturing and design centers in North America,
Europe and Asia, producing aerospace products under the Circle Seal, LOUD,
Motor Technology, Aerodyne and Industria brand names.
CIRCOR International is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and the
CIRCOR Aerospace Products group is headquartered in Corona, California.
Landing gear under this agreement will be manufactured by more than 300
employees of the recently upgraded Landing Gear Systems production facility
in Corona, California.
Media Notes:
-- Contact Jackie Osborne at O# 951-270-6221 / M# 951-310-2544 to
schedule interviews or photo opportunities.
-- Visit www.circoraerospace.com
Contact Information: Contact:
Jackie Osborne
CIRCOR Aerospace, Inc.
Mobile: 951-310-2544
Office: 951-270-6221
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