Lighter Landing

Credit: GoodrichGoodrich landing gear for the Boeing 777.
When it comes to retrofitting landing gear on in-service fleets, operators look at two main trends: lighter-weight components and “intermixability,” a buzz word that signifies new landing gear equipment that works well with older but still functional equipment. For example, Goodrich’s lightweight...

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