On June 21, Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS has signed a memorandum of understanding with The Boeing Company to supply the air-management system for the new 747-8 airplane.
Liebherr’s air-management system will bleed air from the 747-8’s General Electric GEnx engines to supply the cabin. The system will condition the air making it comfortable for passengers and the crew.
“Having a robust air-management system is critical for cabin safety and comfort,” said Corky Townsend, chief project engineer, 747-8 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Liebherr has a proven track record in environmental-control systems for commercial aviation. They also have proven to be a reliable supplier for The Boeing Company.”
The 747-8 family, which includes the 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airplane and the 747-8 Freighter, was launched in November 2005 by Cargolux Airlines and Nippon Cargo Airlines. Since the program launch, Boeing has garnered 29 orders and commitments for the 747-8.
