Goodrich’s 737 Next Generation carbon brake uses proprietary DURACARB® carbon heat sink material. The DURACARB carbon provides exceptional brake performance and a 35 percent brake life advantage over competitive equipment. The Goodrich wheels and carbon brakes provide a weight savings of approximately 700 pounds (318kg) per aircraft compared to high capacity steel brakes.
Jim Wharton, vice president of sales and program management for Goodrich Aircraft Wheels and Brakes said, “Our established world-class MRO network and asset management services provide unique added value to Southwest’s operational excellence. We are very pleased that Southwest has the confidence in Goodrich as their wheel and brake supplier of choice for their new 737-800 fleet.”
According to Jeff Jackson, Southwest Airlines sr. buyer, “Goodrich offered Southwest the perfect competitive solution. Superior product reliability, significant weight savings, exceptional brake life, and its own established service center network to manage our wheel and brake assets made Goodrich the right choice for Southwest.”
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Source: Goodrich
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