TAKING AVIATION INTO THE MAINSTREAM : THE 737 WILL DISPENSE WITH "BOUTIQUE" AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES IN FAVOR OF OPEN SYSTEMS

The design of Boeing's new 7E7 focuses on standardization and systems that are modular, flexible and easily upgradeable. Avionics will rely heavily on software, reducing the miles of wiring typical in aircraft. This in turn will reduce weight, maintenance and costs, as will an emphasis on efficiency and performance in systems architecture. Composite materials and variable frequency electrical systems will be employed in a quest for standardization and lower costs. Boeing has engaged Dassault Systemes' CATIA to design the 7E7 using Dassault's entire suite of digital tools. Messier-Dowty will provide the undercarriage. Engines will be manufactured by GE Aircraft Engines (a derivative of the GE90) and Rolls-Royce (the Trent 1000). Cockpit technology from Rockwell Collins will feature the MultiScan weather radar as well as advanced display and communications systems. Honeywell will provide navigation, flight management and health- monitoring systems.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Page range: pp 32, 34, 36-37
• Corporate Authors:

  Penton Media

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  Cleveland, OH  United States  44114-1503
• Authors:
  • Thomas, G
• Publication Date: 2004-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • ATW: Air Transport World
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Penton Media
  • ISSN: 0002-2543

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Avionics; Control systems; Design; Electrical systems; Jet engines; Software; Standardization; Wide body aircraft
• Identifier Terms: Boeing aircraft
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Design; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00974386
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 2 2004 12:00AM