Company Profile

Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. The company’s capabilities encompass the full life cycle of its products, ranging from design and manufacture to in-service support, repair and overhaul. We combine advanced engineering, proven expertise in systems integration and unrivalled capabilities in our markets to deliver innovative landing solutions to 30 leading commercial, military, business and regional airframers. We support more than 24,000 aircraft in-service making over 40,000 landings every day. The company employs 7,000 staff worldwide working in locations across Europe, North America and Asia, including a 1200 strong team at its UK facilities at Gloucester. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty comprises four operational divisions: Landing Gear and Systems Integration; Wheels and Brakes; Systems Equipment and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. Messier-Dowty Limited and Messier Services Limited operate as the UK operations of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty, part of Safran, the leading international high-technology group with over 66,000 employees worldwide.