RADNOR, Pa., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumph Group,
Inc., (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] today
announced that its Geared Solutions business in Macomb, Michigan has been awarded a long term
agreement from MD Helicopters to manufacturer and assemble main
rotor gearbox transmissions for the MD500 platforms. TRIUMPH has supported MD Helicopters for over
two decades, producing over 400 gearboxes for this program. With
this contract extension, TRIUMPH
will continue to supply helicopter transmissions and transmission
spare parts for the MD500 program.
"TRIUMPH Geared Solutions is
pleased to be extending our long-standing relationship with MD
Helicopters, supplying main rotor transmissions and spare
transmission parts in support of their fleet of 1,700 MD500-series
helicopters," said Pete Gibson,
President of TRIUMPH Geared Solutions. "The growing demand
for helicopter orders is evidence of the leadership and operational
performance at MD Helicopters, and we are proud to be partner with
them as they increase production rates up to 30 per year."
"We are pleased to continue our partnership with Triumph and focus on a longstanding and
sustainable relationship for our organizations and customers. This
will help improve the timely delivery of parts to support
production and aftermarket repairs," said Harvey Ticlo, MD
Helicopters Chief Operating Officer.
TRIUMPH Geared Solutions, the
largest independent aerospace gear and gear box provider, supplies
complex geared solutions including design, development, test,
manufacture and support of complete transmission and gearbox
assemblies as well as complex gears and housing.
TRIUMPH, headquartered in
Radnor, Pennsylvania, designs,
develops, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of
aerospace and defense systems and components. The company serves
the global aviation industry, including original equipment
manufacturers and the full spectrum of military and commercial
aircraft operators.
More information about TRIUMPH
can be found on the company's website at www.triumphgroup.com.
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SOURCE Triumph Group