Woodward, Inc. WWD, -0.94% today announced that it signed an agreement with Aircelle (Safran) to supply hardware for the TRAS (Thrust Reverser Actuation System) for the Airbus A330neo jetliner.

Woodward will design, develop, and manufacture a suite of locking and feedback actuators, flex shafts, and drive units for the TRAS system. The hardware design and reliability will benefit from Woodward’s heritage of twin aisle airliner TRAS systems and components.

“Woodward’s strong operational performance was a major contributor to the award of these critical components on this major program,” says Arnaud de Bussac, Aircelle VP, Purchasing.

“We’re excited to further our strong relationship with Aircelle through the supply of these critical nacelle actuation products,” says Marty Glass, President, Airframe Systems, Woodward. “We are very pleased to expand our twin aisle presence on the successful Airbus A330 platform.”