Kaman Aerosystems joins A350 program manufacturing engine fairings.

Kaman Aerosystems has been awarded a long term supply-agreement by Rolls-Royce to manufacture the composite A-frame fairings for the Trent XWB engine that will power the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft.

Source: Rolls Royce

Rolls-Royce and Kaman have entered into a multi-year contract for these parts, with a projected value in excess of USD5 million. The fairings will be manufactured at Kaman´s facility in Bennington, Vermont.

Source: Rami khanna-Prade

Kaman is a leading supplier of integrated aerostructures, including metallic and composite structural assemblies and metallic parts for OEM. It was awarded by Boeing as Supplier of the Year for 2012 and Silver Supplier for 2013.

Based on the press release “Kaman Aerosystems awarded composite A-frame fairings contract”