Airbus selects Triumph's new Uplock technology for A321XLR programme:
15 January 2020: Triumph Group has been chosen by Airbus to supply uplocks for the main landing gear and nose landing gear for its latest A321XLR single-aisle aircraft.
The designing and manufacturing of the uplocks will be done by Triumph Integrated Systems. Uplocks are the locking device that keeps landing gear in the retracted position, for the life of the aircraft programme.
Triumph has been supplying uplocks to Airbus from a very long time, producing the equipment for multiple Airbus platforms. For the new contract, Triumph has developed more advanced locking technology benefiting Airbus and its customers.
"We are pleased that Triumph has been selected to provide uplocks for the new single-aisle variant for the A321," said Frank Dubey, Executive Vice President of Triumph Integrated Systems. "This extends our longstanding relationship with Airbus as a supplier of landing gear extension and retraction systems and supports our efforts to become the supplier of choice for uplocks across Airbus platforms."
The new uplock technology was developed at Triumph's Integrated Systems' Fluid Power & Actuation site in the UK and will manufacture the main and nose uplocks for the A321XLR. Triumph's extensive actuation capability and strong relationship with Airbus facilitated the rapid development of the new uplock technology.
"As a leader in the development of actuation systems we are able to develop solutions that help to meet our customers' needs in new and innovative ways, reducing overall programme costs," Dubey said. "It's our ability to work in partnership with customers to develop solutions that makes us more than just a components and systems manufacturer."
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