BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to provide spoiler control electronics for the new Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
According to BAE Systems, the contract was secured primarily due to its ability to demonstrate a system that showed technical readiness and reduced development risk when deployed on the Boeing 737 Max.
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The spoiler control electronics will be developed at BAE Systems’ facility in Endicott, New York, and manufactured at its Fort Wayne, Indiana, facility.
BAE Systems Commercial Aircraft Solutions vice-president and general manager Dr Ehtisham Siddiqui said: "Our spoiler control electronics will help Boeing achieve its goal of improving the handling characteristics for the world’s most advanced single-aisle plane, the 737 MAX."
Boeing supplier management vice-president Kent Fisher said that BAE Systems’ proposal was an strong approach towards making the 737 Max programme a success.
"Boeing appreciates BAE Systems’ commitment to the ‘Partnering for Success’ programme, and their focus on reducing cost to meet programme objectives," Fisher said.
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By GlobalData"We look forward to collaborating with BAE Systems on this and future opportunities."
BAE Systems has been associated with Boeing over a period of six decades, from developing the first weapon control for the F-4 jet fighter to providing avionics and control subsystems for commercial and military Boeing aeroplanes.
The 737 Max builds on the strengths of the next-generation 737 with advances in fuel-efficiency and environmental performance; it is a new-engine variant of the world’s best-selling airliner.
Powered by the new Leap-1B engines from CFM International, the aircraft features improvements such as the advanced technology winglet.
According to Boeing, the 737 Max reduces fuel burn and CO2 emissions by 13% and offers an 8% operating cost advantage to operators.
The 737 Max has logged more than 1,300 orders to date, and is expected to be delivered to customers in 2017.
BAE Systems, headquartered in London, offers high-integrity flight and engine controls, and cabin and flight-deck systems.
Image: The spoiler control electronics for 737 Max will be developed at BAE Systems’ facility in New York and manufactured at its Indiana facility. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.
