APPH Secures Landing Gear Trunnion And Rod Supply For KC-390

Paulo Gastão Silva,  Vice President - KC 390 Program, said “Selecting the right suppliers for the KC-390 has been critical for Embraer. APPH’s landing gear experience, combined with their manufacturing capability and flexible approach gave Embraer the confidence to select APPH for the KC-390 program.”

The KC-390 sets a new standard in medium-lift military transport. A twin turbofan with outstanding operational productivity, the KC-390 has the lowest total life cycle cost and the highest availability in its class.
 
Commenting on the award, Simon Atwell, Director of Business Development for APPH, said “APPH is delighted to have been selected by Embraer for this prestigious programme. The KC-390 is a tremendous opportunity for Embraer and for APPH and represents the first step in what will be a long term relationship between our businesses.”
 
APPH is a leader in the design, manufacture and long term support of landing gear and associated hydraulics for military and civil, fixed and rotary wing aircraft the world over.
 
BBA Aviation plc is a leading global aviation services and aftermarket support provider. BBA Aviation’s Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support and ASIG) provide specialist on-airport support services, including refuelling and ground handling, to the owners and operators of private, business, military and commercial aircraft. BBA Aviation’s Aftermarket Services businesses (Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H+S Aviation, International Turbine Service, W. H. Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services, Ontic and APPH) are focused on the repair and overhaul of gas turbine engines and the manufacture and service of aerospace components, sub-systems and systems. BBA Aviation group companies operate from more than 220 individual locations on five continents. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com.