Crane A&E to provide Brake Control System for Boeing T-X
Crane A&E to provide Brake Control System for Boeing T-X
LYNNWOOD, Wash – June 13, 2019 – Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a segment of Crane Co. (NYSE:CR), has been selected by Boeing Defense, Space & Security to provide the brake control system for Boeing T-X, the new U.S. Air Force Advanced Pilot Training System.
"We are honored to be on board Boeing’s future pilot training platform for the U.S. Air Force," said Carl Trustee, Vice President & General Manager, Landing Systems of Crane Aerospace & Electronics. "It underscores Boeing’s continued confidence in our ability to provide high performance brake control systems for military as well as commercial aircraft platforms."
The brake control system for Boeing T-X will leverage Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ Mark V Brake-ByWire system technology, incorporating fully redundant hydraulic and electric controls to deliver safe, reliable, and highly efficient braking performance.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics has over 70 years of experience in providing brake control systems, with more than 30,000 systems in operation today, including the Boeing / USAF F-15 and KC-46.
About Crane Aerospace & Electronics
Crane Aerospace & Electronics delivers innovative systems, components, and services for commercial aircraft, defense platforms, and space systems which have proven reliability in mission-critical environments. Products and services are organized into six integrated solutions: Cabin Systems, Defense Power Solutions, Fluid Management, Landing Systems, Microwave Solutions, Modular Power Solutions, and Sensing & Power Systems. For more information, visit www.craneae.com.
About Crane Co.
Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane employs more than 11,000 people at over 150 locations in 26 countries. For more information, visit www.craneco.com.