FDH Aero has signed a partnership agreement with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and a long-term agreement contract with COMAC’s wholly-owned subsidiary and manufacturing center Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing (SAMC), on the development of the C919 platform.

As part of the multi-commodity agreement, FDH will deliver hardware, electrical and chemical products and solutions, in addition to providing engineering management services and strategic value-added services.

“Today’s announcement is a culmination of the success story of our partnership with COMAC and a bridge to the future,” said FDH Aero Managing Director APAC Cody Ho. “We believe this is the core recipe of success for our relationship with COMAC and look forward to a fruitful collaboration in supporting the C919 platform for many years to come.”

COMAC C919 is a narrow-body, twin-engine commercial airliner developed by COMAC. The C919 has amassed orders of more than 1,000 aircrafts and provides China with a domestically produced alternative in the competitive global market for single-aisle jets.

“This partnership with COMAC and SAMC directly aligns with our strategic plan for global support of key customers,” said FDH Aero Executive Vice President of Global Sales Fred Short. “Our commitment to the Asia-Pacific really originated in the midst of COVID, back when we committed to building a presence in the Region. Since then, we now have offices and stocking capabilities in Shanghai, Singapore, and Guangzhou, amongst other locations, and we are excited about our continued growth in the region.”

FDH Aero is a global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense. FDH supplies c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for OEMs and Aftermarket customers. FDH’s 12 companies include three specializing in fasteners: Aircraft Fasteners International, Blue Sky Industries and Calco Aerospace.

FDH has 1,000 employees at operations in North America, Europe and Asia and is headquartered in El Segundo. Web: FDHaero.com