Honeywell to provide Emirates with wheels, brakes for A380 aircraft fleet

Honeywell Aerospace (Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.) has been selected by Emirates airline to provide wheels and carbon/carbon brakes for its fleet of 116 Airbus A380 aircraft. Honeywell’s wheel and braking designs save weight, reduce maintenance costs and help extend overall brake life, further aided by its advanced design capabilities, including structural, thermal and dynamic analysis.

Under the terms of the 10-year agreement, maintenance of the wheels and brakes will be performed through Emirates maintenance shops, ensuring continued maintenance support in Dubai.

“The Middle East continues to be an important market for Honeywell,” Mohammed Mohaisen, president and CEO, Middle East and North Africa, Honeywell, notes. “We remain committed to supporting our customers in region with proven solutions that enable advanced safety and efficiency.”

According to Ryan Lees, president, EMEAI aftermarket, Honeywell Aerospace, “Our titanium braking components and patented antioxidant protection will significantly enhance the A380 wheel and brake system’s performance, while reducing weight and maintenance cost, and helping extend overall brake life.”