Boeing announces its largest Landing Gear Exchange at Singapore Airshow

Boeing announced on Wednesday that it has signed the largest landing gear exchange contract in the company's history at the Singapore Airshow. The contract is with the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group. As part of the contract, Boeing will provide landing gear exchanges for over 75 aircraft across the 737 MAX and 787 fleets operated by SIA. The agreement is designed to complement Boeing's broader aftermarket portfolio, which includes parts distribution, repair management, and logistics solutions aimed at enhancing fleet readiness and minimizing maintenance-related disruptions. "Our relationship with the SIA Group is built on delivering dependable solutions," said William Ampofo, senior vice president, Parts andamp; Distribution and Supply Chain, Boeing Global Services. "By combining our global inventory and rapid distribution capabilities with the carrier's maintenance planning, this agreement helps deliver parts faster and closer to operations—reducing downtime and supporting consistent, reliable service." RELATED STORIES: Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems' operations Radia to showcase WindRunner, billed as world's largest aircraft, at Singapore Airshow Airbus to establish world's first testbed for next gen. propulsion in Singapore Boeing's Landing Gear Exchange is supposed to minimize aircraft downtime and optimize the useful life of the gears with overhaul scheduling flexibility. The company states that it provides tailored solutions to airline customers who need timely access to serviceable landing gear assemblies. It also helps reduce the need for carriers to hold large on-site spares and shortens maintenance-based ground time.