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Embraer Defense Selects Advanced Avionics System For Their KC-390’s By Eddy Metcalf |
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May 9, 2011 - Embraer Defense and Security has selected
Rockwell Collins to provide its Pro Line Fusion flight
deck for the KC-390 tanker/transport aircraft. The
Brazilian Air Force has committed to purchasing 28
KC-390 aircraft.
“This award is emblematic of our ability to leverage commercial avionics technology for military applications,” said Dave Nieuwsma, vice president and general manager of Mobility and Rotary Wing Solutions for Rockwell Collins.
“With advanced technologies including the largest format
displays available, enhanced graphic capabilities and
available synthetic vision, our Pro Line Fusion flight
deck will provide KC-390 pilots with the highest levels
of situational awareness while reducing their workload
to ensure mission success.”
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The KC-390 avionics system features key technology advancements
and smart integration that provide flexibility and growth to
meet future challenges. An empowering human interface helps
pilots unleash the full power of the system, providing extensive
situational awareness for enhanced decision-making. Operational
efficiencies are improved because the pilot receives the right
information at the right time.
“Strategically, this award means a great deal to Rockwell
Collins as it builds upon more than 35 years of serving the
rapidly growing Brazilian military and civil aviation industry,
including the very strong relationship we’ve built with
Embraer,” said LeAnn Ridgeway, vice president and managing
director, Americas, Rockwell Collins International & Service
Solutions.
Standard features on the KC-390 flight deck include: five
high-resolution 15-inch diagonal Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD),
Integrated Flight Information Systems (IFIS) with electronic
charts and enhanced maps, advanced Flight Management Systems
(FMS) with Wide Area Augmentation System that supports Localizer
Performance with Vertical guidance approaches (WAAS/LPV) and
Required Navigation Performance (RNP) capabilities, advanced
graphical flight planning capability, and an Information
Management System (IMS) to manage databases and facilitate
wireless interactivity with the ground infrastructure.
Rockwell Collins continues to build on its strong tradition of success providing integrated avionics solutions for military aircraft programs. By leveraging key avionics and communications developments across the company’s commercial and military businesses and applying commercial off-the-shelf technology along with an open systems approach, Rockwell Collins is able to provide its customers with best value solutions. |