Tue, Dec 22, 2009
MC-21 Single Aisle Jetliner Will Enter Service In 2016
Rockwell Collins has been selected to provide avionics and
pilot controls for the new MC-21 family of single-aisle aircraft
being developed by Russian-based Irkut Corporation, part of United
Aircraft Corporation. The first of three aircraft variants is due
to enter service in 2016.
"The MC-21 represents an excellent opportunity and important
strategic win for us as we aim to further strengthen our
relationships with customers in this region," said Bruno Rambaud,
vice president and managing director, Europe, Middle East &
Africa at Rockwell Collins.
"This win also marks our involvement with another important
next-generation platform that features some of our most advanced
avionics," said Jeff Standerski, vice president and general
manager, Air Transport Systems at Rockwell Collins. "Additionally,
it reinforces our strong offering for the very competitive, high
volume single aisle market."
Rockwell Collins won these packages together with Russian
partner companies Concern Avionica for avionics components and
Aviapribor for the aircraft's pilot controls. Rockwell Collins will
provide engineering support and a suite of complimentary avionics
and pilot controls, including:
- Communication, navigation, surveillance systems including the
Rockwell Collins MultiScan Hazard Detection System.
- Information Management infrastructure including electronic
flight bags and docking stations.
- ARINC 664 hardware (avionics ethernet switch) and configuration
tools.
- Side-sticks controls, rudder/brake pedal system, flap/slat and
speed-brake control lever modules, and trim control panel.
Aircraft development will begin in early 2010. Aircraft
manufacturing will take place at Irkut Corporation's plant in
Irkutsk, Russia. Avionics development will take place in both
Russia and the U.S.
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