L-3 Global Products (Booth C8145) and Thomas Global Systems have signed an agreement to cooperate on the development of upgrades of specific cathode-ray-tube (CRT) displays to liquid-crystal-diode (LCD) displays used in aircraft cockpits. Expected benefits include elimination of CRT-related maintenance costs, downtime and obsolescence issues.
“This agreement builds on our recent award from ATR to provide an LCD display upgrade for its 42/72 aircraft [twin-turboprop regional airliners]. The ATR program is a springboard for CRT-to-LCD upgrades for other platforms,” said Stuart Mullan, president L-3 Aviation Products.
Angus Hutchinson, CEO, Thomas Global,” explained, “This agreement builds on the launch of Thomas’ TFD-8601 display, which is designed to replace legacy CRT primary flight displays on corporate and regional aircraft,” explained Thomas Global CEO Angus Hutchinson. He also noted that the agreement, “leverages the exceptional experience of both Thomas and L-3.”
