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Airbus Selects Goodrich Air Data, Ice Detection Systems for A350 XWB Aircraft

Written by thomas · Filed Under Commercial 

September 10, 2008

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– Selections are expected to generate more than $600 million in revenue
over 20 years

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 10, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Goodrich
Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been selected by Airbus to supply the air data
system (ADS) as well as ice detection system for the new A350 XWB (Xtra
Wide-Body) commercial aircraft. Together, the awards are expected to
generate more than $600 million in original equipment and aftermarket
revenue over 20 years. Work will be performed by Goodrich’s Sensors and
Integrated Systems team in Burnsville, Minn.

The ADS provides all critical air data parameters to the vehicle
management computers for the aircraft’s flight control and pilot display
systems. SmartProbe(TM) and SmartPort(R) air data sensing technology allows
integration of multi-function sensing ports, pressure sensors and
processing capability through the elimination of pneumatic lines. The total
number of discrete product installations is reduced, overall weight is
decreased, and reliability and maintainability are significantly improved.

The ice detection system provides advisory indication of ice buildup
and enables the flight crew to activate the aircraft’s ice protection
system at the optimal time. The system helps reduce fuel consumption by
activating the energy-consuming de-ice function only when required.
Goodrich is the only company certified by the FAA to provide primary ice
detection systems for commercial aircraft.

“Both the air data and ice detection systems for the A350 are
evolutions of the systems Goodrich provides for the Airbus A380, and we
expect customers to reap the benefits of maturity and commonality,” said
Jan Mathiesen, Vice President, Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems.
“These selections continue Goodrich’s role as the leading provider of air
data systems as well as ice detection systems to the aerospace industry
worldwide.”

Goodrich’s content on the A350 also includes nacelle and thrust
reverser systems. The A350 XWB Family is Airbus’ response to widespread
market demand for a series of highly efficient medium-capacity long-range
wide-body aircraft. With a range of up to 8,300 nautical miles, it is
available in three basic passenger versions accommodating between 270 and
350 passengers in a typical three-class layout.

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.

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