According to BAE Systems, the contract was secured primarily due to its ability to demonstrate a system that showed technical readiness and reduced development risk when deployed on the Boeing 737 Max.
The spoiler control electronics will be developed at BAE Systems' facility in Endicott, N.Y., and manufactured at its Fort Wayne, Ind., facility.
BAE Systems Commercial Aircraft Solutions vice-president and general manager, Dr. Ehtisham Siddiqui says: "Our spoiler control electronics will help Boeing achieve its goal of improving the handling characteristics for the world's most advanced single-aisle plane, the 737 MAX."
Boeing supplier management vice-president Kent Fisher says that BAE Systems' proposal was a strong approach towards making the 737 Max program a success.
"Boeing appreciates BAE Systems' commitment to the 'Partnering for Success' program, and their focus on reducing cost to meet program objectives," Fisher adds.
The 737 Max has logged more than 1,300 orders to date, and is expected to be delivered to customers in 2017.
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