United Technologies Corp. has been selected by Aeroflot, to supply the wheels and carbon brakes for its new fleet of 16 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The company will provide the equipment through its Wheels & Brakes business in Troy, Ohio.
The 777-300ER carbon brakes use proprietary DURACARB(R) carbon heat sink material. The DURACARB(R) carbon provides exceptional brake performance and a 35% brake life advantage over competitive products, producing significant cost savings for operators.