Messier-Dowty delivers first set of Airbus A350-900 main landing gears

Messier-Dowty, a Safran group company, has delivered the first set of the new Airbus A350-900 main landing gears, completing a significant milestone in this exciting new aircraft program. This first set of gears has been delivered to the Airbus Filton plant for installation in the A350 XWB landing gear systems test rig. A prime focus of the A350 XWB landing gear is enhanced operational performance, in order to provide superior maintenance economics for operators. The gear offers weight saving advantages through increased use of titanium, use of corrosion-resistant materials, use of more environmentally responsible processes and improved maintainability.