Smiths chosen for TRAS
Boeing today announced the selection of Smiths Aerospace to supply the thrust reverser actuator system (TRAS) for the new Boeing 747-8 airplane.
The London-based supplier will design a TRAS using similar technology to the system it provides for the Boeing 777.
Smiths will design and manufacture the TRAS at its
The TRAS will power the thrust-reverser system currently being developed, certified and produced by Middle River Aircraft Systems.
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.
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