CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has shipped the aerospace industry's first, electrically-actuated, production brakes for installation on Northrop Grumman's new RQ-4B Global Hawk unmanned aircraft. The brakes were shipped from Goodrich's Troy, Ohio, Wheels and Brakes site to Northrop Grumman in San Diego, Calif.

Goodrich has been a leader over the past decade in the development and acceptance of electro-mechanical aircraft braking. The benefits recognized through the development of this technology have led aircraft manufacturers to select Goodrich electric braking systems for civil and military aircraft. The new system utilizes competencies not only from Goodrich's Wheels and Brakes team but also from Goodrich's Actuation Systems and Fuel and Utility Systems teams.

According to Larry Isenbarger, Program Manager for Goodrich's Aircraft Wheels and Brakes, "This is a significant milestone for braking technology. In conjunction with Northrop Grumman, we are able to bring the benefits of electric braking to the U.S. Military. In addition, this application continues to demonstrate Goodrich's drive for excellence and its position as an innovator."

The Global Hawk aircraft equipped with the Goodrich electric braking system will begin flight tests later this year. Goodrich has worked closely with Northrop Grumman's engineers over the past two years to assure the integration of the braking system with the aircraft.

Goodrich's Aircraft Wheels and Brakes has been a leader in the design, development and manufacturing of commercial, military, regional and business aircraft wheels and brakes for more than 50 years. The division also provides aftermarket service and critical spares to the world's major airlines. It has created innovative braking systems for over 200 types of aircraft during this half century and has many more technological improvements in development.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. For more information visit http://www.goodrich.com.

SOURCE Goodrich Corporation; GR - Airframe Systems

CONTACT: Gail K. Warner, +1-704-423-7048, or Lisa Bottle, +1-704-423-7060, both of Goodrich Corporation