Crane chosen to provide C919 brake control

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has announced it has been selected by Honeywell to provide the Brake Control System (BCS) for the COMAC C919 commercial aircraft.



Crane will assist in the integration of the BCS, which includes SmartStem passive, wireless tyre pressure sensing technology and a Brake Temperature Monitoring System.

“This marks a major strategic step for Crane into the rapidly emerging commercial aircraft market in China,” said Mike Romito, aerospace group president of Crane Aerospace & Electronics. “We look forward to providing Honeywell with the most trusted and proven brake control system in the marketplace for the COMAC C919.”

“With more than 70 years of experience, Crane Aerospace & Electronics is the leader of brake control systems worldwide,” added Nigel Duncan, aerospace group's vice-president of sales & marketing. “We currently provide safe, reliable brake control for approximately 70% of the world's commercial aircraft, including those operated by the majority of airlines in China.”

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