Messier-Bugatti wins another major wheels and carbon brake contract for Boeing Next-Generation 737 twinjets

Vélizy, April 13, 2011

Messier-Bugatti has won a major contract to supply wheels and carbon brakes on Boeing Next-Generation 737 commercial airplanes for Copa Airlines, a leading carrier in Latin America.

The agreement covers a total of 86 aircraft, either new or for retrofit.

“The determining factor in our selection of Messier-Bugatti carbon brake is the substantial weight savings offered versus the competition. In addition, these brakes demonstrate excellent endurance, standing up to the strains of operations at high altitudes and on the short runways that are common in Latin America,” said Ahmad Zamany, Vice President of Technical Operations at Copa Airlines.

Messier-Bugatti’s carbon brakes provide weight savings of up to 700 pounds per aircraft compared to conventional steel brakes, and also feature greater endurance – more than 2,200 landings per overhaul.

With this latest contract, Messier-Bugatti’s carbon brakes order book totals 582 Next-Generation 737 aircraft from 18 airlines.

Alain Sauret, Chairman and CEO of Messier-Bugatti, added: “We are delighted that a benchmark carrier such as Copa Airlines has entrusted us with the carbon brake contract for its growing Next-Generation 737 fleet. Our brakes have largely demonstrated their superiority in terms of fuel savings, reduced maintenance costs and increased payload.”

Messier-Bugatti is the world’s N° 1 supplier of carbon brakes for aircraft, outselling the competition for Next-Generation 737 carbon brakes by seven to one.