Safran to Develop New Landing Gear for Next Generation Military Aircraft

Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to provide the design, development and qualification of a landing gear structure for a future aircraft. This new structure will include a clean sheet design of the nose and main landing gear.

“We are honored to work with Lockheed Martin on a high technology value proposition for this future platform,” says Deane Weatherby, President of Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. “Safran Landing Systems will apply its engineering expertise in structural and full landing gear systems to this project to meet demanding requirements in today’s market.”

This work, to include all landing gear qualification testing, will be completed by the team at Safran Landing Systems Toronto, Canada.