Moog to develop high lift system for Chinese C919

Moog and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China signed a letter of intent for the development of the High Lift System for the C919, COMAC’s new narrow body commercial transport. The letter of intent is a framework agreement to commence the joint development phase of the C919 High Lift System in parallel with definitizing contract terms for the production program. The High Lift System includes all flap and slat actuation, pilot interfaces, electronic controls, power drive units, wing tip brakes, gearboxes and miscellaneous components. COMAC has forecasted a global market for more than 2,000 C919 aircraft over the 20 years following entry into service, planned for 2016.