Gardner Aerospace Wins Airbus A350 XWB Deals
Paris, 20th June, 2017: Gardner Aerospace, a leading international manufacturer of aerospace finished components, detailed parts and sub-assemblies, is strengthening and expanding its order book significantly, with recent deals secured for both sizeable new work packages and expanding existing work packages on the Airbus A350 XWB (Extra Wide Body).
The first deal, worth over $100m, will see the company delivering additional A350 XWB cabin Non-Standard B Brackets (NSBBs) parts to Airbus Germany. Gardner Aerospace was selected for the manufacture of these machined and sheet metal detailed parts and sub-assemblies, which are mostly aluminium. First deliveries will commence in September 2017 and will extend to 400 aircraft sets initially.
Gardner has also secured a contract expansion and extension worth over $110m for the manufacture of A350 XWB fuselage NSBBs to Airbus France and Airbus Germany. The deal now runs to 2021, covering machined and sheet metal detailed parts and sub-assemblies, including welded ramps, which are used by Airbus to support the fixing and mounting of systems equipment to the fuselage. Gardner Aerospace’s Derby (UK) facility is taking the lead on both projects.
Nick Guttridge, Gardner’s Executive Vice President, Business Development, says: “These new deals and contract extensions prove again how Gardner Aerospace continues to meet the very high standards set by Airbus for the A350 XWB. Our understanding of the unique NSBB demand dynamics makes us Airbus’ most knowledgeable NSBB supplier and we look forward to continuing and strengthening our relationship for many years to come.”
About Gardner Aerospace
Gardner Aerospace is committed to manufacturing excellence and serves key aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, including Airbus, Spirit, GKN and Stelia Aerospace. A leading international manufacturer of aerospace finished components, comprising simple to highly complex machined and sheet metal fabricated Detailed Parts with substantial speed shop, assembly and kitting capabilities, the company has 10 world-class facilities in the UK, France, Poland and India.
Employing more than 1,500 people worldwide, Gardner Aerospace provides customers with the advantages of a high-quality internal low-cost supply chain through a single point of access. With annual revenues exceeding $200 million, the company is financially strong with excellent growth opportunities putting it in the enviable position to enter new geographic and product markets. For more information visit: www.gardner-aerospace.com.
