11 Apr 2005
LOS ANGELES BAE Systems will provide Actuator Control Electronics (ACE) units for Boeing 777 aircraft through 2012 under an agreement with Boeing Commercial Airplanes. BAE Systems has supplied this equipment to Boeing since 1990 under a contract that was set to expire at the end of 2005.
We are very pleased to extend our relationship with Boeing on the 777 program, said Omid Safavian, director of Advanced Systems for BAE Systems in Los Angeles. This contract is also significant because it extends our presence in the civil flight control market.
The contract calls for updating the ACE to address parts obsolescence. The design update program was very complex, as no performance differences with the current units were acceptable, thus making the design transition transparent to users, Safavian said.
BAE Systems has completed the ACE design update, and flight-worthy units have now been delivered to Boeing. Flight tests are scheduled to begin in April, with certification set to be completed in August.
BAE Systems has a significant presence in commercial aircraft electronics. It is the world leader in electronic engine controls, supplying controls for all GE and CFM International commercial jet engines, and produces wide range of aircraft subsystems that include airframe systems control and monitoring, flight deck systems, cabin systems, data distribution, and detection and alerting systems.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, fighting vehicles, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of over 13 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems North America is one of Americas foremost national security, aerospace, and information systems companies. It is a leading provider of electronic and information-based systems and knowledge-based solutions that meet its customers mission effectiveness and operational safety needs. BAE Systems North America employs more than 30,000 people at sites across the United States and the United Kingdom and generates more than $5 billion in annual sales.
For further information, please contact:
Terry Kanakri, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 323 298 6946 Cell: +1 323 893 6393
terry.kanakri@baesystems.com
www.ps.na.baesystems.com
