South Korean airline selects Honeywell avionics suite for new Boeing fleet
Jeju Air, the fastest-growing low-cost carrier (LCC) in South Korea, selected Honeywell Aerospace to provide a full suite of avionics for its new fleet of Boeing 737-800 NG passenger aircraft. This contract covers six aircraft that are expected to be delivered between 2013 and 2017. Jeju Air will be the first LCC in North Asia to fly Boeing 737 NG aircraft with Honeywell's full avionics suite. The Honeywell avionics solutions selected by Jeju Air include Quantum Line communications/navigation sensors, next-generation Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS II), Flight Data Acquisition and Management System (FDAMS), and IntuVue 3-D Weather Radar. IntuVue 3-D has demonstrated a 50% reduction in turbulence-related incidents, can save Jeju Air up to 30% in maintenance costs, and is 25% lighter compared with competing radars. ACAS II provides a display of surrounding aircraft and alerts the flight crew if another aircraft comes too close for safety. Solid-state data and voice recorders record flight data parameters and cockpit voice conversation for analysis.
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Honeywell's IntuVue 3-D provides pilots with a more complete picture of weather conditions.
Molex expands cable assembly capabilities with acquisition
Molex Inc., an Illinois-based global electronic components company, has completed the acquisition of Temp-Flex Cable Inc., a designer and manufacturer of specialty wire and cable products for the aerospace, military, electronics, test and measurement, and industrial markets, among others. According to Mike Miskin, Vice President and General Manager, Cable Products Business Unit of Molex’s Global Integrated Products Division, this strategic acquisition will give Molex access to development and manufacturing expertise for products that will expand its high-performance cable assembly business. Based in South Grafton, MA, Temp-Flex Cable will operate as a subsidiary of Molex and will be part of the company’s Global Integrated Products Division.
Saab Sensis selected for surface management at three hub airports
US Airways selected Saab Sensis Corp.'s Aerobahn airport surface management system for use at its three hubs located at the Charlotte-Douglas, Philadelphia, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airports. Aerobahn combines airside operational information, such as flight schedules, planned arrival and departure gates, and passenger/bag connection information, with precise aircraft and vehicle surveillance and identification for a real-time, comprehensive view of surface operations. In addition to situational awareness, Aerobahn offers users a number of customizable tools to assist in the proactive management of surface operations, including departure/arrival queues, runway use status, and traffic flow monitoring to minimize emissions while maximizing on-time operational performance. Saab Sensis will integrate US Airways' workflow processes into Aerobahn for a centralized, automatically updated system that tracks the steps needed to manage arrivals and departures. In addition, by using proprietary US Airways data feeds, Aerobahn will display the aircraft position and state in the gate areas without deploying a gate surveillance system.
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Aerobahn TaxiView provides real-time and historic location and status of aircraft and sensor-equipped vehicles for more effective handling of operations.
Takata to purchase defense safety businesses
Takata Corp. recently entered an agreement for the purchase of the BAE Systems Safety Products Inc. and Schroth Safety Products GmbH businesses from BAE Systems for cash consideration of approximately $32 million. The businesses include operations in Pompano Beach, FL, and Arnsberg, Germany, and employ about 150 people who design and manufacture occupant restraints and safety products used across commercial and defense ground and aerospace platforms. The purchase of the Safety Products and Schroth businesses is expected to close during the first quarter of 2012. Takata’s technology portfolio focuses on safety restraint systems, airbags, safety electronics, interior trim, and special fabrics and textile materials.
Embraer Defense and Security selects Hamilton Sundstrand for KC-390
Embraer Defense and Security selected Hamilton Sundstrand to supply the Electric Power Generating System for the new Embraer KC-390. The Embraer KC-390 is a twin-engine, medium-lift military transport aircraft, which Embraer Defense and Security is developing with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The aircraft is slated to enter service in 2016, with capability to transport up to 23 tons of cargo, including wheeled armored vehicles, support equipment, and military personnel. The cargo aircraft is also designed for rapid configuration as a tanker. The KC-390 Electric Power Generating System, to be supplied by Hamilton Sundstrand's Electric Systems business, is based on the 90-kVA integrated drive generator currently used in a variety of military and commercial applications. The program value is projected to be approximately $100 million, over the life of the program.
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Hamilton Sundstrand will be supplying the Electric Power Generating System for the Embraer KC-390, set to enter service in 2016.
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