SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2006 -- Boeing's [NYSE: BA] Commercial Aviation Services organization has reached an agreement with Goodrich Corp. [NYSE: GR] Aerostructures Service Center Europe (GASCE) and will perform nacelle (thrust reverser) component repair and overhaul services on Boeing Next-Generation 737 and 777 airplanes.
This agreement is part of a new Boeing Component Repair Network Service Center (NSC) program within the Component Repair and Leasing Services group, which aims to reduce overall repair costs and manage complex rotable programs by establishing additional MRO support in key global regions.
The Goodrich site in Prestwick, Scotland, will join the repair network service centre program as part of a continuing strategy to reduce maintenance costs for airline customers and to provide faster repair and overhaul solutions of key rotable components for Boeing customers around the world.
The Boeing Company is the world's leading aerospace company providing products and services to customers in 145 countries. Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, a unit of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, provides products, services and integrated solutions to improve fleet utilization, reduce costs, leverage leading-edge information management and ensure passenger well-being.
Goodrich Aerostructures Service Center - Europe
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