Embraer Defense and Security selects BAE Systems and Goodrich Corporation to supply KC-390 parts
This traditional company will develop flight control electronics for the military jet .
São José dos Campos, July 2011 – Embraer Defense and Security has selected BAE Systems to provide hardware, embedded software, system design and integration support of the flight control electronics for the KC-390 military transport jet.
“We are pleased to begin working with BAE Systems on the KC-390 flight control systems. The company’s proven experience in developing and producing fly-by-wire systems will contribute greatly to the success of this aircraft,” said Eduardo Bonini Santos Pinto, Sr. Vice President Operations & COO, Embraer Defense and Security.
Under the contract, BAE Systems will supply flight control computers and actuator control electronics for the KC-390. The system will be developed in Rochester, United Kingdom, and Johnson City, New York, U.S. The beginning of the flight tests of the military transport jet is expected for 2014, and the aircraft should go into service at the end of 2015.
“This contract broadens our relationship with Embraer and we are excited about working with them to develop the flight control system for their next generation aircraft,” said Dr. Ehtisham Siddiqui, Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Avionics for BAE Systems.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems (www.BAESystems.com) has over four decades of experience in developing and producing fly-by-wire systems, with more than 20,000 systems in service on commercial and military aircraft around the world. The company has approximately 100,000 employees throughout its home markets.
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“We are pleased to begin working with BAE Systems on the KC-390 flight control systems. The company’s proven experience in developing and producing fly-by-wire systems will contribute greatly to the success of this aircraft,” said Eduardo Bonini Santos Pinto, Sr. Vice President Operations & COO, Embraer Defense and Security.
Under the contract, BAE Systems will supply flight control computers and actuator control electronics for the KC-390. The system will be developed in Rochester, United Kingdom, and Johnson City, New York, U.S. The beginning of the flight tests of the military transport jet is expected for 2014, and the aircraft should go into service at the end of 2015.
“This contract broadens our relationship with Embraer and we are excited about working with them to develop the flight control system for their next generation aircraft,” said Dr. Ehtisham Siddiqui, Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Avionics for BAE Systems.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems (www.BAESystems.com) has over four decades of experience in developing and producing fly-by-wire systems, with more than 20,000 systems in service on commercial and military aircraft around the world. The company has approximately 100,000 employees throughout its home markets.
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The company will develop flight control actuators for the military jet
São José dos Campos, July 2011 – Embraer Defense and Security has selected the Goodrich Corporation to provide the electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHA), electro-backup hydrostatic actuators (EBHA), actuator electronics, and electrical controls for the primary flight control system of the KC-390 military transport aircraft.
“Embraer is proud to announce Goodrich as a supplier for the KC-390. We are certain that they offer the best solution for the primary flight control system,” said Eduardo Bonini Santos Pinto, Sr. Vice President Operations & COO, Embraer Defense and Security.
Goodrich will develop and deliver the system through the joint efforts of its businesses Actuation Systems and Engine Control & Electrical Power Systems, as well as the Goodrich Electronic Systems Center. The flight tests of the KC-390 are expected to begin in 2014 and the aircraft should go into service at the end of 2015.
“This agreement represents a great opportunity to apply Goodrich’s innovative technology and to significantly broaden the relationship with Embraer,” said Mike Gardiner, President of Goodrich Actuation Systems.
About the Goodrich Corporation
Goodrich Corporation (www.goodrich.com), a Fortune 500-company, is a global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defense industries. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, the company serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.
“Embraer is proud to announce Goodrich as a supplier for the KC-390. We are certain that they offer the best solution for the primary flight control system,” said Eduardo Bonini Santos Pinto, Sr. Vice President Operations & COO, Embraer Defense and Security.
Goodrich will develop and deliver the system through the joint efforts of its businesses Actuation Systems and Engine Control & Electrical Power Systems, as well as the Goodrich Electronic Systems Center. The flight tests of the KC-390 are expected to begin in 2014 and the aircraft should go into service at the end of 2015.
“This agreement represents a great opportunity to apply Goodrich’s innovative technology and to significantly broaden the relationship with Embraer,” said Mike Gardiner, President of Goodrich Actuation Systems.
About the Goodrich Corporation
Goodrich Corporation (www.goodrich.com), a Fortune 500-company, is a global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defense industries. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, the company serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.
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