The Protocol Programme: The Electric Landing Gear (ELG) Project

Lead Participant: AIRBUS UK LIMITED

Abstract

This project will apply new electric actuation systems for braking, steering and extension/retraction in place of existing hydraulic systems to the challenging landing gear environment with the key objective to minimise maintenance, increase availability and reduce the cost of landing gear ownership

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

AIRBUS UK LIMITED £4,436,250 £ 2,218,125
 

Participant

INNOVATE UK
AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS UK LTD £213,406 £ 106,703

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