RADNOR, PA — Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE: TGI) announced that its Geared Solutions business has secured a contract to supply the Auxiliary Gearbox for GE Aerospace’s F404 afterburning turbofan engine. This component could see future applications in platforms such as the T7-A, T-50, and TAI Hurjet.
This work will be done at Triumph’s Macomb, Michigan facility. “TRIUMPH is a market leader in military and commercial gearboxes,” said Pete Gibson, President of TRIUMPH Geared Solutions Business. “This sole-source award to supply F404 auxiliary gearboxes to the legacy fleet and new aircraft is the latest chapter in a great legacy of our supporting GE Aerospace engine applications.”
R. Young, F404 Sr. Product Manager at GE Aerospace, shared similar sentiments. “We are thrilled to have TRIUMPH as a continued partner during this critical time for the F404 Product Line supporting Red Hawk, T50, and Hurjet Programs. Their close support on sub-tier supply chain execution instills GE’s confidence in supplying our warfighter the products they need.”
TRIUMPH Geared Solutions specializes in designing and manufacturing complex aerospace gearing components, integrated gearboxes, and housings for various applications. The Radnor, Pennsylvania-based company serves the global aviation industry, including both military and commercial sectors.
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is a global leader in aerospace propulsion, services, and systems. The company has a vast installed base, including around 44,000 commercial and 26,000 military aircraft engines. With a team of 52,000 employees and over a century of innovation, GE Aerospace remains committed to advancing the future of flight and ensuring safety for all.
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