Boeing has awarded a long-term contract to Triumph Interiors to manufacture the air distribution system ducting and composite cockpit assemblies for its 777X aircraft.
Boeing 777x Credit: cpaulfell / Shutterstock
A Boeing 777x; Triumph will be supplying the air distribution system and cockpit assemblies for the model. Credit: cpaulfell / Shutterstock
Additionally, the group will provide the thermal-acoustic primary insulation systems for the 737 MAX, 767 Freighter, and 777, as well as the KC-46 multi-role tanker and P-8 Poseidon defence platforms.
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This win represents a substantial portion of Triumph's Interiors business sales over the long term and materially increases Triumph's backlog. This award follows Triumph's multi-year restructuring of its Interiors business and reflects its commitment to secure long-term contracts in partnership with leading OEMs.
"This contract award across both Boeing commercial and defence aircraft demonstrates our ability to consistently deliver superior products with the quality, reliability and value our customers demand," said Dan Crowley, Chairman, President and CEO of Triumph Group. "Our company's dedication to innovation and lean transformation enables us to provide superior value to Boeing on new and ramping platforms."
"Securing this significant order will enable Triumph Interiors to advance strategic affordability and efficiency initiatives and provides a solid foundation against which we can pursue other new business opportunities," said Ian Reason, President of Triumph Interiors.
Triumph Interiors is a manufacturer of thermo-acoustic insulation, environmental control system ducting, reinforced thermoplastic, and other aircraft interior and composite components for major aerospace OEMs, with facilities located around the globe.
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The announcement of the contract comes as Boeing projects demand 1,540 new aeroplanes in the Russia, Ukraine and CIS aviation market through 2040. The forecast anticipates that Russia, leading all regions in domestic air travel recovery, will see additional growth in leisure and business travel.
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