Astronics Corporation has been selected by Boeing to supply fuel tank access doors for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft programme.
Nick Stevenson, President of Astronics PECO, commented: “We have a long-standing and valued partnership with Boeing, and we are pleased to support the 737 MAX programme with the addition of fuel tank access doors to our current offerings.”
The doors will be manufactured in Clackamas, Oregon, where Astronics designs and produces a wide range of advanced technical products, from aircraft passenger service units to environmental control systems.
The facility’s capabilities include comprehensive multi-disciplinary design engineering and product qualification, alongside highly vertically integrated manufacturing operations. These include custom injection moulding, die casting, CNC machining, NADCAP-accredited bonding, chemical and finishing processes, as well as integrated assembly and testing.
