Curtiss-Wright has received a follow-on multi-year contract valued at over $80 million from Saab Aerostructures to provide the mechanical system and structural fittings for the Boeing 787 large cargo door. This agreement is follow-on to the $16 million contract previously announced in February of this year. Sales from this program have the potential to exceed $200 million during the production life of the aircraft.
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Curtiss-Wright awarded $80 million follow-on contract by Saab Aerostructures
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