Messier-Bugatti breakthrough in Boeing equipment market

June 15th, 1999

Messier-Bugatti wheels and carbon brakes will be used for the first time on a Boeing jetliner, a 767-300, in July. This marks the French company's breakthrough in a market that was, until now, the private reserve of American equipment suppliers.

To meet Boeing's specific technical requirements, Messier-Bugatti braking division developed a special brake with six pistons and four rotors, based on its Sepcarb(r) III carbon-composite material. Advanced carbon brakes, the division's flagship product, have earned world-wide recognition since their introduction in 1986.

This first contract from the world's leading plane-maker is important to Messier-Bugatti because it opens up a huge new potential market. More than 400 Boeing 767-300 widebody twins are now in service, and the aircraft is still in production.

These Sepcarb(r) III brakes are scheduled for certification and service entry on a Boeing 767-300 next month. Messier-Bugatti will deliver the first shipset and complete certification four months ahead of the initial schedule

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