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China Eastern Airlines has expanded its partnership with Thales and ACSS, an L3Harris Technologies and Thales company, by selecting avionics products for its 100 new A320neo aircraft.
The new agreement highlights Thales and ACSS’ consistent commitment to supporting the high-quality development of the local industry with advanced solutions and exceptional levels of services during the robust recovery of the Chinese civil aviation market.
China Eastern Airlines’ linefit selection of Thales/ACSS avionics package for its 100 new A320neo aircraft includes Thales’ Flight Management System (FMS), Low Range Radio Altimeter (LRRA) and the ACSS’ T3CAS integrated surveillance solution. The aircraft deliveries are scheduled between 2024 and 2027.
The airlines’ new fleet will also be protected and guarded against 5G signal interference using Thales’ enhanced LRRA providing unparalleled reliability based on proven technology.
Reducing maintenance costs
ACSS’ T3CAS provides pilots with greater situational awareness of surrounding aircraft using precise real-time flight data for more efficient routing and to increase airspace capacity as the market grows. It reduces maintenance costs through simple software upgrades, increasing aircraft utilisation and reducing downtime.
T3CAS combines communications and surveillance into a single, lighter-weight unit. It includes the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), the Mode S Transponder with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In/Out, and the Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (TAWS) functions. It also provides advanced traffic management solutions through ADS-B In Applications, Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) and Low Required Navigation Performance (RNP).
“We are very proud to further strengthen the cooperation with China Eastern Airlines, one of our most valued long-term partners. The new selection demonstrates the local airlines’ continuous recognition and trust in our products and services,” Thierry Weulersse, CEO of Thales in China and Mongolia.
“For more than 40 years, Thales has been a trusted partner of the Chinese aerospace industry. We look forward to working together with China Eastern and embracing the robust recovery of the Chinese civil aviation market.”
