LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Canada-based aerospace contractor Héroux-Devtek has been selected to produce landing gear systems for Saab's Gripen E fighter aircraft.
Under the contract, the company will assemble and deliver landing gear equipment for 96 Gripen planes being developed for the Swedish and Brazilian air forces. The systems will be produced at facilities located in Britain. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2017.