Tuesday, February 05, 2002
“Power Optimised Aircraft” takes off
On 1 January 2002, 43 organisations from all of the aeronautical industry sectors in Europe, launched a forward-looking initiative to pave the way for the next generation of aircraft equipment systems. Power Optimised Aircraft (POA) is a Technology Platform within the European Community (EC) 5th Framework Programme. It is a four-year project with a budget of about € 100 million, jointly funded by the EC and the consortium, which is being co-ordinated by Liebherr-Aerospace in Lindenberg, Germany.
The aim of POA is to identify, optimise and validate innovative aircraft equipment which contributes to the reduction in consumption of non-propulsive power. The participating European equipment systems suppliers will make their visions a reality in a novel configuration of virtual and real platforms. The results of the effort will have a considerable effect on the way aircraft are designed and developed in the future, and a massive impact on the efficiency and power usage of an aircraft.
The latest in aircraft equipment technologies in four domains (engine systems, electrical power systems, actuation systems and pneumatic systems) will be integrated in the platforms, and a drastic reduction of non-propulsive energy usage will be validated. This will be achieved not through the traditional method of optimising individual systems, but by completely altering the way in which the architecture of aircraft systems is designed. This will allow the entire aeronautical supply chain to focus their technology and business strategies to address the needs of tomorrow`s markets today.
The major contractors in the project encompass the whole spectrum of the industry. They include Airbus, Alenia Aerospazio, DLR (German Aerospace Centre), Hispano-Suiza, Liebherr-Aerospace, Rolls-Royce plc, Snecma Moteurs, Thales Avionics Electrical Systems and TRW Aeronautical Systems. The other contractors are taken from a broad spectrum of industry system, subsystem and component suppliers, service and tool providers, research institutes and universities. The project also integrates a large group of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as subcontractors.
On 1 January 2002, 43 organisations from all of the aeronautical industry sectors in Europe, launched a forward-looking initiative to pave the way for the next generation of aircraft equipment systems. Power Optimised Aircraft (POA) is a Technology Platform within the European Community (EC) 5th Framework Programme. It is a four-year project with a budget of about € 100 million, jointly funded by the EC and the consortium, which is being co-ordinated by Liebherr-Aerospace in Lindenberg, Germany.
The aim of POA is to identify, optimise and validate innovative aircraft equipment which contributes to the reduction in consumption of non-propulsive power. The participating European equipment systems suppliers will make their visions a reality in a novel configuration of virtual and real platforms. The results of the effort will have a considerable effect on the way aircraft are designed and developed in the future, and a massive impact on the efficiency and power usage of an aircraft.
The latest in aircraft equipment technologies in four domains (engine systems, electrical power systems, actuation systems and pneumatic systems) will be integrated in the platforms, and a drastic reduction of non-propulsive energy usage will be validated. This will be achieved not through the traditional method of optimising individual systems, but by completely altering the way in which the architecture of aircraft systems is designed. This will allow the entire aeronautical supply chain to focus their technology and business strategies to address the needs of tomorrow`s markets today.
The major contractors in the project encompass the whole spectrum of the industry. They include Airbus, Alenia Aerospazio, DLR (German Aerospace Centre), Hispano-Suiza, Liebherr-Aerospace, Rolls-Royce plc, Snecma Moteurs, Thales Avionics Electrical Systems and TRW Aeronautical Systems. The other contractors are taken from a broad spectrum of industry system, subsystem and component suppliers, service and tool providers, research institutes and universities. The project also integrates a large group of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as subcontractors.
Thales Avionics and Eurocopter sign production contract for NH 90 avionics and electrical generation system
December 20, 2001 – On December 12, 2001, Thales Avionics signed a 210 million euro contract with Eurocopter for the production of avionics and electrical power systems for the NH 90 helicopter. The contract covers a total of 243 helicopters to be deployed by the armed forces of France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands (150 tactical transport and 93 naval versions).
Delivery of the avionics and electrical generation systems will start in late 2002 and continue through 2017.
Thales Avionics and European partners Diehl Avionik Systeme, Teldix, Galileo Avionica and Sirio Panel will supply the basic and mission avionics for this helicopters.
Thales Avionics Electrical Systems will supply the NH 90’s main electrical generation system, comprising three power alternators and their associated regulators.
December 20, 2001 – On December 12, 2001, Thales Avionics signed a 210 million euro contract with Eurocopter for the production of avionics and electrical power systems for the NH 90 helicopter. The contract covers a total of 243 helicopters to be deployed by the armed forces of France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands (150 tactical transport and 93 naval versions).
Delivery of the avionics and electrical generation systems will start in late 2002 and continue through 2017.
Thales Avionics and European partners Diehl Avionik Systeme, Teldix, Galileo Avionica and Sirio Panel will supply the basic and mission avionics for this helicopters.
Thales Avionics Electrical Systems will supply the NH 90’s main electrical generation system, comprising three power alternators and their associated regulators.
CargoLifter Development GmbH selects Hamilton Sundstrand
to supply Electrical Power Generation & Distribution System
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Jan. 23, 2002 – CargoLifter Development GmbH of Brand, Germany has selected Hamilton Sundstrand to supply the complete Electrical Power Generation & Distribution System (EPGDS) for the CL 160 airship. This award could generate more than $120 million in revenues for Hamilton Sundstrand over the life of the program.
The CL 160 airship will be the largest lighter-than-air cargo airship in the world, and will be able to transport extremely large and heavy equipment not well suited for conventional shipment. The CL 160 airship is expected to make its first test flights in 2004. (See www.cargolifter.com for further information.)
The overall size of the CL 160 airship presents special challenges to the design of the electrical system. The length of the airship (260 m / 850 ft) is nearly four times that of any commercial aircraft flying today, requiring unique distribution methods to provide the necessary electrical power quality required by the airship equipment.
The Hamilton Sundstrand EPGDS will consist of 150 kVA variable frequency generators and control units, plus primary and secondary power distribution assemblies. In addition to manufacturing the solid state power controllers used in the distribution system, the Hamilton Sundstrand facility in Nordlingen, Germany, is being evaluated for assembly, test and repair of the end product.
“Our team is very excited to be working with CargoLifter on this project and our engineering on-site support is already in place,” said Michael Epling, general manager, International Commercial Enterprise, Hamilton Sundstrand Electric Systems, based in Rockford, Illinois. “Both constant and variable frequency were being considered for this platform. As the industry leader in providing both types of power generation, we felt uniquely capable of providing the right solution for the airship electrical needs.”
to supply Electrical Power Generation & Distribution System
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn., Jan. 23, 2002 – CargoLifter Development GmbH of Brand, Germany has selected Hamilton Sundstrand to supply the complete Electrical Power Generation & Distribution System (EPGDS) for the CL 160 airship. This award could generate more than $120 million in revenues for Hamilton Sundstrand over the life of the program.
The CL 160 airship will be the largest lighter-than-air cargo airship in the world, and will be able to transport extremely large and heavy equipment not well suited for conventional shipment. The CL 160 airship is expected to make its first test flights in 2004. (See www.cargolifter.com for further information.)
The overall size of the CL 160 airship presents special challenges to the design of the electrical system. The length of the airship (260 m / 850 ft) is nearly four times that of any commercial aircraft flying today, requiring unique distribution methods to provide the necessary electrical power quality required by the airship equipment.
The Hamilton Sundstrand EPGDS will consist of 150 kVA variable frequency generators and control units, plus primary and secondary power distribution assemblies. In addition to manufacturing the solid state power controllers used in the distribution system, the Hamilton Sundstrand facility in Nordlingen, Germany, is being evaluated for assembly, test and repair of the end product.
“Our team is very excited to be working with CargoLifter on this project and our engineering on-site support is already in place,” said Michael Epling, general manager, International Commercial Enterprise, Hamilton Sundstrand Electric Systems, based in Rockford, Illinois. “Both constant and variable frequency were being considered for this platform. As the industry leader in providing both types of power generation, we felt uniquely capable of providing the right solution for the airship electrical needs.”
Monday, February 04, 2002
Thursday, January 31, 2002
Introduction to PCSWe just signed up Preferred Composite for USAIR, Delta, Germany, Scandinavia, and Italy. Introduction came from Nigel who represents them in the UK. We have made one quote so far and the pricing was significantly lower than the competition. SAS ought to be a good opportunity.
Tuesday, January 29, 2002
Sunday, January 27, 2002
BBC News | EUROPE | Italian police probe 'plane parts scam' Counterfeit parts scandal which may have caused Airbus crash at JFK.