Astronics has announced that the company will be supplying Boeing fuel tank access doors for the aircraft manufacturer’s 737 MAX programme.
Astronics says the doors will be manufactured in Clackamas, Oregon, where Astronics has designed and manufactured a variety of sophisticated technical products from aircraft passenger service units to environmental controls.
The facility’s capabilities include complete multi-disciplined design engineering and qualification. In addition, highly vertically integrated manufacturing operations provide custom-injection moulding, die-casting, CNC machining, NADCAP-accredited bonding/chemical/finishing processes, integrated assembly and testing.
Nick Stevenson, President at Astronics PECO, said: “We have a long-standing, valued partnership with Boeing, and we are excited to support the 737 MAX programme with the addition of fuel tank access doors to our current offerings.”
