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Lilium to Work with Honeywell on Avionics/Flight Controls for 7-Seater Lilium Jet
Lilium says it has engaged with Honeywell to develop the 7-Seater Lilium Jet’s avionics and flight control systems. Honeywell’s Compact Fly-by-Wire System will act as the flight control system on the all-electric 7-Seater Lilium Jet, responsible for controlling its moveable parts, including the 36 control surfaces and ducted fans that will provide its high levels…
Kaman Introduces New AMS Family of High-Precision Non-Contact Displacement Sensors
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., released a new AMS family of high-precision non-contact displacement sensors ideal for condition monitoring of rotating machinery in extreme-pressure environments from 500 psi to over 22,500 psi. Kaman Precision says AMS sensors deliver high reliability and superior performance in high-pressure environments enhancing any condition monitoring systems’ ability…
Boeing Selects Dukane Seacom Distress Tracking ELT DK-406-DT
Dukane Seacom has been selected by Boeing to supply their DK-406-DT Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) to support the new Global Aeronautical Distress & Safety System (GADSS) regulations that go into effect in January 2023. The DK-406-DT is the latest in the AeroELTTM family of products designed and manufactured by Dukane Seacom in their Sarasota, FL….
EASA Certifies Honeywell, Curtiss-Wright 25-Hour Flight Data Recorder for the Air Transport Market
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions division, and Honeywell announced that their 25-hour Flight Data Recorder (FDR) developed for the air transport market has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification. In addition to the mandatory FDR functionality, the HCR-25’s partitioned design supports the Honeywell-developed Real-Time Access Recorder (RTAR), which enables flight data to be streamed…
Willie Cecil Joins FLYHT as Company Launches Industry Leading AFIRS Edge with World’s First 5G wQAR
FLYHT Aerospace Solutions announced that industry veteran Willie Cecil has been hired by FLYHT as sales director, effective May 3, 2021. Additionally, FLYHT announced today that it will launch sales of AFIRS Edge, an industry leading LTE/5G wireless Quick Access Recorder (wQAR), Aircraft Interface Device (AID) product and edge computing platform, with the first installs…
First Multicore Smart Display Certified to DAL A Uses FACE Conformant Operating System
Green Hills Software announced that the MFD-3068 Multi-Function Smart Display from CMC Electronics has received multiple Technical Standard Order (TSO) approvals to RTCA/DO-178C DAL A using the INTEGRITY®-178 tuMP multicore real-time operating system (RTOS). The multicore-based MFD-3068 is capable of driving up to four flight displays, including the primary flight display (PFD), and running multiple…
DENSO, Honeywell Expand UAM Alliance
DENSO has signed a long-term agreement with aerospace leader Honeywell, establishing an alliance focused on electric propulsion units to meet new aerospace needs. The companies say they will develop and manufacture electric propulsion systems for aircraft, initially prioritizing the urban air mobility (UAM) segment with a focus on air taxis and delivery vehicles. DENSO and…
AMETEK Abaco Announces Design Win for Upgrade to SIGINT, ELINT Systems on US Air Force Aircraft
AMETEK Abaco Systems announced a design win with an initial value of $211k, and a lifetime potential of $20 million as part of an electronics intelligence (ELINT) and signal intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities upgrade for radio frequency data intelligence gathering over a distributed fleet of US Air Force aircraft. This win includes the VP460 6U VPX…
Honeywell Avionics Power Dassault’s New Falcon 10X
Honeywell’s flight deck technologies will act as core systems on Dassault’s all-new Falcon 10X jet. The newest model from Dassault features a range of 7,500 nautical miles, which allows it to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney or Hong Kong to New York nonstop. Along with the extended range, Dassault says the aircraft will offer…
Honeywell Touts Enroute CPDLC Avionics Trial
As most operators using CPDLC in the U.S. are now familiar with, the initial implementation of U.S. Domestic En Route CPDLC demonstrated that certain avionics versions and configurations had a lower than expected transmission success rate. These were primarily on Business and General Aviation aircraft. As a result, the FAA decided to temporarily exclude these…
Greene Tweed Announces New, Ultra-Low-Temperature EPM 953 Elastomer for Phosphate Ester Hydraulic Systems
Greene Tweed, a manufacturer of high-performance seals, thermoplastics, composites, and engineered components, announces the release of its new EPM 953 elastomer for phosphate ester hydraulic systems in aerospace applications. Developed for its ultra-low-temperature performance and compatibility with phosphate ester hydraulic fluids, EPM 953 outperforms existing EP elastomers and maintains an excellent seal at temperatures as…
Kaman Measuring Announces New KD-5100+ High Reliability Sensor System
The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products announced the KD-5100+, an upgraded higher reliability version of Kaman’s legacy KD-5100 measuring system. The KD-5100+ retains the proven performance of the KD-5100 system while incorporating upgrades to the circuit layout, ground connections, and sensor connectors. The upgraded system also features higher reliability diodes and capacitors. The KD-5100+…
