ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH – Fly safe with aviation technology from

Global Presence, Regionally Established ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH (ZFL) stands for innovation, safety, and quality in helicopter drive train technology. Hardly any rescue helicopter worldwide would fly without the innovative technology and OEM Independent Aviation customer focused services from ZFL. This makes ZFL, with its more than 100 years of aviation experience, a unique company in , Company with leading and the -Calden region a truly historic spot for aviation. As a expertise in R&D, subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, ZFL is independent from aircraft production, maintenance manufacturers. and testing of helicopter With headquarters in Kassel-Calden, ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH and aircraft transmission generates yearly sales of over 80 million euro with around 400 systems employees. We are a 100% subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a

company and foundation with yearly earnings of around 37 billion euro and approximately 149,000 employees at 230 locations worldwide. ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, the company offers integrated solutions for Kassel-Calden established vehicle manufactures, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. The Active in aviation since 1915 combination of a flexible, autonomous company and the resources and capacity of a global corporation makes ZFL an agile leader of technology in the aviation industry.

As a medium-sized company, ZFL is firmly established in the North Hesse region. Our dedication is not limited to being one of the most important regional employers, constantly strengthening our > €80 million in sales (2018) workforce. As a training organization and a cooperative partner of academic institutions, ZFL invests in the future of our society: young people. Our network of suppliers also has a strong regional focus. With a high amount of its suppliers in Germany, ZFL provides a yearly indirect added value of circa 14 million euro, and is consequently a regional economic factor. Additionally, we contribute to the ZF Group’s commitment to numerous social purposes. ~ 400 employees (2018) Ø 25 trainees Customer value is at the forefront of ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH. The basis of our activities is constant improvements in safety, while simultaneously reducing emissions and costs of helicopter production and operation. As a reliable partner of the German Army and numerous international customers, we are proud to provide an essential contribution in supporting the operational readiness of our customer helicopter fleets around the world. ~ 6% R&D rate ~ 120 active patents

Innovative Technology - from Calden to the World To further pursue our vision of sustainable and safe flight, ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH invests more than 6% of its revenue in research and development. Our innovative projects are carried out within ZF Group’s worldwide network and with industrial partners. Our R&D activities cover a wide variety of projects in the Product Range topic cluster “the more • Helicopter drive train systems electrical aircraft“. The focus here lies on electric • Engine transmissions primary drives as well as • Test stands the development of intelligent components and • Services other devices for rotor control and the detachment of assemblies, which today requires a complex hydraulics system on board aircrafts. In this way ZFL Basic Products and Services is making an innovative and decisive contribution to further increasing the efficiency of future platform • Main gearbox for Airbus H135 systems. • Rotor head and transmission servicing for helicopters CH-53, Sea King and Sea Lynx, In order to maintain our high quality standards, a H135, H145 large proportion of the manufacturing and assembly is done in-house. As a result of our commitment to • ZF Propeller gearbox FU 900 for Zeppelin NT quality and our leadership in technology, ZFL • Intermediate and tail gearbox EC145 products from Calden are in operation across the globe in many models of helicopters from various • Intermediate and tail gearbox EC665 Tiger OEM. • In-flight tuning, intelligent rotor control

• Electric tail rotor & -actuation system

• Multi-purpose whirl towers

• Multi-purpose test stands for transmissions of different manufacturers

H135 H145 Customers A large variety of sustainment services ensure life- long quality and safety of many subsystems and • Over 100 customers worldwide, including components. At the same time, we are constantly major helicopter OEM (e.g. Airbus, improving our practices and responding with Leonardo, Kawasaki, Bell) innovative solutions to the evolving operational • Key markets in Europe, North America and needs of our customers. Asia

Unique in Germany, ZFL develops and produces multi-purpose test stands for transmissions and rotor systems (whirl towers) for operation in Calden and Certification at client locations across the globe. This has made • International approvals for development, Calden the leading European test center for aviation manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft transmissions.

ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH, Flugplatzstrasse, 34379 Calden, Germany

Point of Contact Phone: +49 5674 701-725 Email: [email protected]