Messier-Bugatti readies 787’s all-electric brakes
Messier-Bugatti (Hall 4 Stand B12) is looking forward to seeing its all-electric braking system on the Boeing 787 when it makes its first flight in the fou
Messier-Bugatti (Hall 4 Stand B12) is looking forward to seeing its all-electric braking system on the Boeing 787 when it makes its first flight in the fourth quarter of this year. According to François Tarel, the Safran group subsidiary’s vice president for wheels and brakes, the system received its “safety of flight” approval from Boeing last November, following a series of bench tests. The company currently is flight-testing a slightly different system on an Airbus A340-600 test aircraft.
For the 787, endurance testing is under way to monitor performance and costs. In parallel, Messier-Bugatti is working with Boeing on the aircraft’s certification. “We have delivered two complete systems for flight-test aircraft,” said Tarel.
