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Meggitt extends contract with GE Aviation

Provider of high performance components and subsystems for aerospace and defence, has completed a multimillion dollar, five year contract extension with GE Aviation for the supply of valves, sensors and heat exchangers across a range of engine programmes.


Courtesy Meggitt

Eric Alden, Senior Vice President for Meggitt’s Engine Systems division, said: “Our long-established relationship with GE Aviation is built on trust.

"We are delighted to have a further opportunity to support GE with the levels of quality and excellence that they have grown to expect from our world-class technology and operations.”

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Dorset headquartered Meggitt operates in North America, Europe and Asia, employing more than 12,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.

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