Boeing adds Parker Hannifin to 7E7 Dreamliner Team

Boeing is adding Parker Hannifin to its 7E7 Dreamliner team, selecting the Cleveland-based company as the hydraulic subsystem supplier for the all-new passenger airplane.

“We require our partners to offer new technologies and ideas to help us achieve our goals,” said Mike Bair, Boeing vice president and general manager of the 7E7 program. “Parker Hannifin is the latest example of a company bringing innovation and enthusiasm to our effort.”

The 7E7’s hydraulic system will operate at 5,000 pounds per square inch (psi) compared to the typical commercial aircraft pressure of 3,000 psi. That greater pressure permits the use of smaller equipment, reducing the subsystem’s weight and contributing to the 7E7’s improved efficiency.

“We are delighted to be part of this exciting program,” said Parker Hannifin President and Chief Executive Officer Don Washkewicz. “The Dreamliner will revolutionize the airline industry in its use of lightweight composites and other innovative materials and technologies.”

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