Boeing teams with Hamilton Sundstrand for new 7E7 System

Boeing is increasing Hamilton Sundstrand's work on the 7E7 Dreamliner by selecting the company's nitrogen generating system for the all-new passenger airplane. 

The 7E7 will be the first commercial jet featuring a nitrogen generating system. Such a system enhances the overall safety of the fuel tanks by reducing oxygen levels in them. 

"Boeing is committed to safe and efficient air transportation," said Mike Bair, senior vice president of the 7E7 program. "This system will bring the 7E7 into compliance with new regulations and further establishes the 7E7 as an airplane that offers new technologies for the benefit of our customers and their passengers."

Earlier this year, Hamilton Sundstrand was chosen to supply the 7E7's environmental control system, electric power generating and start system, remote power distribution system, and the primary power distribution system and auxiliary power unit.

"We are extremely pleased to have been awarded additional business on this important new aircraft," said Hamilton Sundstrand President Ron McKenna.