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Airbus A400M

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurboprop
ApplicationCargo, Military Transport
Final assembly Seville
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Medium transport, military aircraft with capability to take off and land from short and rough air strips. With a cargo payload of 37 tonnes, the A400M is used for tactical airlift, strategic airlift, medical evacuation and air-to-air refuelling.

A high wing aircraft with t-tail configuration, large fuselage cross section for maximum cargo hold and removable refuelling probe above cockpit. 4 eight-blade composite propellers, two per wing turning in opposite directions, 4 turboprop engines and 6 wheel landing gear.

Airframe is constructed from aluminium alloy as are the rudder structural frame. Titanium alloy is used around windscreen, wing/fuselage joints, and landing gear components as well as tail plane central joint. Over a third of structure is made from composite materials including tail plane outer boxes, wing box, trailing edge shroud and most of the rudder. Wing skins, stringers, spars and moving surfaces are made from carbon fibre composites; landing gear doors and fairings from glass fibre or carbon fibre.

2 pilots and additional crew member in a full glass cockpit face two mission computers, two wide angled head-up displays and 8 colour head-down displays with side stick controllers each, centrally positioned throttle control and fly-by-wire control systems with side stick controllers.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Airbus A400M Atlas 1995 / 2009 Turboprop mulitrole aircraft.

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Supply chain

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Design Design (3) Design Software (2)
Materials Coatings (1) Composites (7) Metals (2)
Components Active Electronic Components (3) Actuation (7) Bearings (1) Covers & Accessories (1) Electrical Components (5) Fasteners (3) Lighting (3) Mechanical Components (13) Mechanical Connectors (2) Non-Mechanical Components (3) Passive Electronic Components (1) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (6) Structural Components (15) Switches (1) Valves (5) Windows & Glass (2)
Airframe Systems Airframe Assemblies (26) Cabin Interiors (2) Cargo Systems (4) Crew Seating (1) Environmental Systems (9) Fluid Power (6) Landing Assemblies (6) Oxygen Systems & Equipment (3) Safety & Security Systems (6) Weapons Systems (2)
Avionics Avionic Components (5) Communications (Airborne) (6) Flight and Data Management (13) Imaging and Visual Systems (2) Indicators and Instruments (2) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (3)
Power Systems Auxiliary Power (3) Batteries & Accessories (1) Electrical Power Systems (10) Engine Components (12) Engines (1) Fuel Systems (9) Power Transmission (3) Rotors & Propellers (2)
Production Computer Integrated Manufacturing (2) Handling Equipment (2) Heat Treatment (1) Inspection Equipment (1) Machining (3) Manufacturing Services (1) Measurement (1) Metal Processes (1) Metal Removing (1) Processes (1) Production Control (1) Production Equipment (3) Sheet Metal Processes (1) Surface Treatment (1) Technical Consultants (5) Tooling (5) Tools (6)
Testing Aircraft Operations (1) Computer-Aided Testing (1) Test Equipment (11) Test Services (7)
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Design / Design

EADCO European Aerospace Design Consultants GmbH Analysis Design Services: Centre fuselage lower shell & cargo door
Peters Engineering (G.F. Peters & Partner GmbH) Analysis Design Services: Secondary structure design - rear fuselage electrical & mechanical brackets. Rear pressure bulkhead
Sener Ingenieria & Sistemas SA Analysis Design Services: Design of structural components of the horizontal stabilizer, including skins, stringers, rib cores & cleats

Design / Design Software

Autodesk Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) (was Delcam Plc) Analysis | News Computer-aided Design: PowerMILL software
Vector Informatik GmbH Analysis Computer-aided Design: Development & test tool for data busses

Materials / Coatings

Chemetall, part of BASF Analysis Corrosion Inhibitors: Corrosion protection

Materials / Composites

Cotesa GmbH Analysis Composite Structures: Stiffeners, stringer coupling & rip attachment angle
EireComposites Teo. Analysis Subcontracted Composite Parts: Composite engine spinner assembly
Hexcel Composites Analysis | News Honeycomb Core Composites: Honeycomb; Prepreg:
Kanfit Ltd Analysis Composite Structures: Composite structural parts
Magnolia Advanced Materials, Inc. Analysis Syntactic Composites: Epoxy syntactics
MTorres Disenos Industriales S.A. Analysis | News Composite Tape Lay-down: Automatic tape laying machine
Toray Advanced Composites (NL) Analysis | News Prepreg: Cetex PPS for lower & upper connection units, stowage boxes, ice protection plates, brackets, heat shields, avionic racks

Materials / Metals

Engineered Materials (Dexmet Corporation) Analysis Foil: Expanded copper foil for lightning strike protection on the wing covers & leading edge, VTP and HTP.
Patricomp Oy Analysis Metal & Alloy Fabrications: Metal parts of vertical tail plane (for Patria Aerostructures)

Components / Active Electronic Components

Diehl Aerospace GmbH Analysis Electronic Control Equipment: Doors control & monitoring system
Firan Technology Group (FTG) Analysis | News Printed Circuit Boards:
GE Aviation Systems Analysis Multiplexers: Concentrator/multiplexer video unit

Components / Actuation

CESA / Heroux Devtek Spain Analysis | News Hydraulic Actuators: Landing gear hydraulic actuators; door & ramp actuation system including 26 actuators & 6 control manifolds
Collins Aerospace, Mechanical Systems - Actuation Analysis Rotary Actuators: Flap actuation package
Collins Aerospace, Propeller Systems (Ratier Figeac) Analysis | News Mechanical Actuators: Trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator
Electromech Technologies Analysis Electromechanical Actuators: Fuel shutoff valve actuator
Elektro-Metall Export Analysis Electromechanical Actuators: APU air inlet door actuator; emergency ram air inlet door actuator; Rotary Actuators: Air scoop actuator
Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH Analysis Hydraulic Actuators: Aileron, elevator and rudder servo control, power control unit, spoiler servo control, and door ramp actuation system
Moog Inc. Analysis Servoactuators: Fly-by-wire servoactuators for control of primary flight services

Components / Bearings

NMB Minebea UK Ltd Analysis Spherical Bearings:

Components / Covers & Accessories

Indaero Grupo Emergy (was Indaero Tecnigrab) Analysis Pitot Tube Covers: ; Propeller Covers: ; Tarpaulins: ; Wheel Covers:

Components / Electrical Components

Elimco Aerospace Analysis Wire Harnesses:
Latécoère Analysis Wire Harnesses: VTP harness
Safran Electrical & Power Villemur Analysis Wire Harnesses: Nose fuselage & cockpit electrical harnesses; engine wiring
Safran Transmission Systems Analysis Wire Harnesses: Electrical wiring harnesses for TP400-D6 engine
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Analysis | News Wire Harnesses: Fuselage wire harnesses

Components / Fasteners

Ateliers de la Haute Garonne AHG Analysis Solid Rivets: Aeronautical rivets; Shoulder Bolts: ; Self-Locking Bolts: Aluminium lock bolts; Fasteners: Fastener collars
Avibank Mfg. Inc. Analysis Alignment Pins: Pins, bolts, fasteners & accessories
Howmet Fastening Systems, HQ Analysis | News Fasteners: Titanium, steel and nickel-based superalloy fastening systems

Components / Lighting

Selex ES Elektronik AS Analysis Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: Prime contractor for LED lighting system, including cargo, service, external & emergency lights, & relevant power sources (through Tusas Aerospace)
Sirio Panel S.p.A. Analysis Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: Design responsibility & technology supplier for LED lighting system, including cargo, service, external & emergency lights, & relevant power sources (through Tusas Aerospace)
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Analysis | News Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: Interior lighting; Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Exterior lighting

Components / Mechanical Components

Aerofit, Inc. Analysis Fluid Fittings: Fittings
Apparatebau Gauting GmbH Analysis Fans:
Bell-Memphis, Inc. Analysis Turnbuckles: Control cable turnbuckles
Collins Aerospace, Air Management (Nord-Micro) Analysis Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment: De-icing timer for propeller de-icing system
Duqueine Group Analysis Manifolds & Ducts: Tubes, rolls, pipes, ducts, sleeves, shafts, drums and mandrels in composite
Falgayras Analysis Windshield Wipers: Windshield wiper system
Hutchinson (KTN Nobitz) Analysis Manifolds & Ducts: Centre fuselage air conditioning ducts
Hutchinson Composite Industrie Analysis Manifolds & Ducts: Nose fuselage air conditioning ducts
Intertechnique Analysis Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment: Anti-ice system control unit
Porvair Filtration Group Ltd Analysis Filtration Equipment: Filters and filtration systems in hydraulic, fuel lubrication and air systems.
Sonaca SA Analysis Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment: Wing anti-icing system
Teledyne CML Composites Analysis | News Camera Mounts: Aircraft flight test camera pods
Voss Industries Inc. Analysis Flanges: Titanium flanges; stainless steel couplings

Components / Mechanical Connectors

Senior Aerospace - Bird Bellows Analysis Flexible Joints: Flexible joints (including bellow-sealed gimbal joints, axial bellows duct assemblies, pressure-balanced units, tolerance take-up units, and vibreaker elastomer-sealed joints) for engine bleed air, ECS and anti-ice system ducting.
Tritech Group Ltd. Analysis | News Mechanical Connectors: Machined & cast fuel connectors

Components / Non-Mechanical Components

G & O Springs Ltd Analysis Springs:
Parker Aerospace - Stratoflex Products Analysis Metallic Hoses: Flexible hoses & quick disconnect valves
Tods Defence Analysis | News Thermal Shielding: Thermoplastic OHD heatshields; wing composite packers

Components / Passive Electronic Components

Vector Informatik GmbH Analysis Data Bus: Bus interface & data logger for CAN

Components / Sensors, Transducers & Detectors

AMETEK Aerospace & Defense Analysis | News Sensors/Transducers: Hydraulic system sensor package
Auxitrol Weston UK Analysis Sensors/Transducers: Sensor suite for TP400M engine
Elimco Aerospace Analysis Sensors/Transducers: Position and tension (current) sensors
FCI Aerospace Analysis Flow Meters: Flow sensor for air management system
Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc. Analysis Transducers: All-welded, hermetically sealed, true vented gauge pressure transducer
TransDigm (was Esterline Technologies) Analysis Temperature Detectors: High-precision temperature and pressure sensors, fluid and motion control components

Components / Structural Components

Aciturri Manufacturing Analysis | News Metal Structures: Flush wedge loading ramp
Asco Industries N.V Analysis Flap/Slat Mechanisms: Flap tracks
AVPE Systems Analysis Flap/Slat Mechanisms: Flap track
BAZ Airborne Components & Assemblies Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Structural parts and assemblies for engine nacelles made from aluminium and steel
Eaton Aerospace, Fuel & Motion Control Division Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Reservoir filling & ground service panel
Gardner Aerospace Analysis | News Precision Machined Parts: wing components & sub-assemblies
Hyde Aero Products Ltd. Analysis Metal Structures: Wing leading edge metallic details
Magellan Aerospace Corp. Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Structural components
Mecachrome France Analysis Wing Spars: Wing ribs
Midland Aerospace Analysis Wing Spars: Wing leading & trailing edge spar ribs
Otto Fuchs KG Analysis Metal & Alloy Forgings: Horizontal tail plane inner fitting forging; fuselage frame
Teledyne CML Composites Analysis | News Aircraft Structural Components: NACA Duct Assemblies; Aircraft Structural Components: Composite wing components & assemblies
TITAL GmbH Analysis | News Metal & Alloy Castings: Aluminium & titanium investment castings, titanium pin latch fittings for engine pylons; Metal & Alloy Castings: Investment-cast water extractor for a/c system (for Liebherr)
Victoruzzo SL Analysis Precision Machined Parts: Landing gear & structural parts
voestalpine Bohler Aerospace GmbH & Co KG Analysis Metal & Alloy Forgings: Leading edge titanium pylon forgings

Components / Switches

ECE Analysis Mechanical Switches: LED push-buton switches

Components / Valves

CESA / Heroux Devtek Spain Analysis | News Valves: Non-return & ejector shut-off valves for hot air pneumatic system
Crissair (ESCO Fluid Controls) Analysis Check Valves:
Lee Products Ltd. Analysis Hydraulic System Valves:
Safran Ventilation Systems (was Technofan) Analysis Check Valves:
The Lee Company Analysis Solenoid Valves: ; Check Valves: ; Relief Valves: ; Hydraulic System Valves: ; Pressure Control Valves:

Components / Windows & Glass

La Sorem Analysis Optical Windows: Onboard portholes
PPG Transparencies Analysis | News Windows: Cockpit windows; Lenses: Landing & taxi light lenses

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

Aciturri Aerostructures (Aries) Analysis Wing Flaps: Wing flap parts; wing fixed vane assembly
Aciturri Manufacturing Analysis | News Fuselage Sections: Sponsons; Aircraft Control Surfaces: Flaps and vanes
AD Industries Composites Analysis Fuselage Sections: Cockpit armoured protection
Aernnova Aerospace Analysis Wings: Carbon fibre wing stringers
Aerosud Aviation Pty Ltd Analysis Fuselage Sections: Nose fuselage flexible lining; cargo hold lining; cockpit linings; rigid bulkhead; Wings: Wing tip
Airbus Atlantic Colomiers (Toulouse) (was STELIA Aerospace Toulouse) Analysis | News Nose Cones: Nose fuselage; Fuselage Sections: Mechanically milled 3D fuselage panels
Airbus Defence & Space (Structures) Analysis | News Aircraft Control Surfaces: Horizontal stabiliser; flap track fairings; vertical tail plane leading & trailing edges; elevators
Airbus Deutschland GmbH Analysis Wings: Wing panels; Fuselage Sections: Centre fuselage; rear fuselage assembly; fuselage furnishing; pre-final assembly line; Empennages: Vertical tail plane box & assembly; Wing Flaps: Flaps
Airbus S.A.S. Analysis | News Fuselage Sections: Centre wing box; Nose Cones: Nose fuselage; nose landing gear bay; Fuselage Sections: Sponsons; Aircraft Control Surfaces: Rudder; Fairings: Wing fuselage fairing; Airborne Consoles: Cockpit furnishings
Composite Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) Analysis Aircraft Control Surfaces: Vertical tail pane leading edge panels; horizontal tail plane trailing edge panels & actuator fittings; wing trailing edge panels; Fairings: Nacelle extension fairing; fuel pump fairing; Aircraft Doors: Main landing gear doors
Daher Analysis | News Aircraft Doors: Nose landing gear doors; Fairings: Carbon composite wing-fuselage fairing
Eaton Aerospace Group (MIssion Systems Divison) Analysis | News Air Refuelling Systems: Air refuelling system including 908E wing pods & 808E fuselage refuelling units
ECE Analysis Steering Systems: Nose wheel steering unit
Figeac-Aero Analysis Airborne Consoles: Centre pedestal & lateral console
GKN Aerospace Analysis | News Wings: Metal & composite wing trailing edge subassemblies; composite wing spars; wing leading edge & trailing edge composite details & panels; Air Refuelling Systems: Lightweight air to air refuelling pylon for the wing dispense equipment
GKN Aerospace - Filton Analysis | News Wings: Outer wing box, flaps
Hamble Aerostructures (Aernnova Group) (was GE Aviation) Analysis | News Air Refuelling Systems: In-flight refuelling probe
Leonardo Aeronautics (Alenia) Analysis Fuselage Sections: Aft fuselage
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS Analysis | News Bleed Air Systems: Nacelle anti-ice system, bleed air & leak detection (with EADS CASA)
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems - Flight Systems Group (was Orbital ATK) Analysis | News Wings: Composite wing cover stringers
Patria Aerostructures OY Analysis Fairings: Vertical tail plane tip fairing
Premium AEROTEC GmbH Analysis | News Fuselage Sections: Aft fuselage shells; Aircraft Doors: Cargo doors
Saab Aerostructures Analysis Aircraft Doors: Crew entrance door
SABCA Analysis Empennages: Vertical tail plane stringers; flap master supports
Sonaca SA Analysis Wings: Wing fixed leading edges; leading edge cowlings; Aircraft Doors: Main landing gear doors
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Analysis | News Fuselage Sections: Forward centre fuselage; tail cone & top shell on rear fuselage; Aircraft Doors: Paratroop doors & hatch doors; Aircraft Control Surfaces: Ailerons & spoilers

Airframe Systems / Cabin Interiors

Recaro Aircraft Seating Analysis Passenger Seating:
TEAM t/a Cobham Avionics Analysis Automatic Passenger Briefing Equipment: Passenger address system

Airframe Systems / Cargo Systems

Capewell Systems, LLC Analysis Cargo Systems: Aerial delivery platform; buffer stop assembly; tow plate
Jan-Al Cases Analysis Cargo Containers: ATA 300 cargo cases
PFW Aerospace AG Analysis Cargo Systems: Cargo handling system structural floor & drainage system; aerial delivery system
Rheinmetall Defence Electronics GmbH Analysis Cargo Systems: Cargo hold Loadmaster control system electronics

Airframe Systems / Crew Seating

Airbus Atlantic Merginac (Bordeaux) (was Stelia Aerospace) Analysis Crew Seating: Troop seats; cockpit seats

Airframe Systems / Environmental Systems

Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc. Analysis Water Heaters: Stand-alone water heater for lavatories; Water Systems: Water faucet
BASF Corps Analysis Air Purification Systems: Ozone converter
Hutchinson Aerospace (Olutex) Analysis Thermal Insulation: Centre fuselage insulation
Johns Manville, Inc. Analysis Thermal Insulation: Fibre glass insulation blankets & felt
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS Analysis | News Air Conditioning Equipment: Air generation & temperature control systems/VCS/CPCS
MT Aerospace AG Analysis Water Systems: Lightweight potable & waste water tanks
Sofrance Analysis Air Filters: On-board oxygen generating system filter
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Analysis | News Waste Water Systems:
Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems Analysis Vibration Damping Materials: Tuned vibration absorber system (TVAS)

Airframe Systems / Fluid Power

Airbus Atlantic Colomiers (Toulouse) (was STELIA Aerospace Toulouse) Analysis | News Hydraulic Systems & Equipment: Cabin systems tubes & pipes; central fuselage system tubes & pipes
ASG Luftfahrttechnik & Sensorik GmbH Analysis Hydraulic Pumps: Hand pump
CESA / Heroux Devtek Spain Analysis | News Reservoirs: Hydraulic reservoirs, including sensors
Intertechnique Analysis Hydraulic Systems & Equipment: Hydraulic system monitoring unit
Pall GmbH Luftfahrttechnik Analysis Reservoirs: Reservoir pressurisation unit & bleed air restrictor
The Lee Company Analysis Hydraulic Filters: ; Hydraulic Systems Restrictors:

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

CESA / Heroux Devtek Spain Analysis | News Aircraft Landing Gear: Nose landing gear main fitting, turning tube & steering kit parts
Crane Aerospace & Electronics Analysis Brake System Components: Brake control & monitoring system incorporating Remote Integrated Braking Services
Crane Aerospace/Hydro-Aire Inc. Analysis Anti-Skid Brakes & Systems: Braking & anti-skid control system
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd. Analysis | News Tyres: Bias ply nose and main tyres
ECE Analysis Landing Gear Controls: Landing gear control lever
Safran Landing Systems Analysis | News Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear system; Aircraft Landing Gear: SLK (steering, landing & kneeling) systems, retraction & extension systems; Aircraft Wheels: ; Carbon Brakes:

Airframe Systems / Oxygen Systems & Equipment

Air Liquide Analysis Oxygen Generation Systems: Onboard oxygen generating system
Collins Aerospace, Interiors Analysis Oxygen Systems: Integrated passenger & crew oxygen system
Intertechnique Analysis Oxygen Systems: Oxygen system control unit

Airframe Systems / Safety & Security Systems

Apparatebau Gauting GmbH Analysis Fire & Smoke Detectors: Smoke detection
Nexteam Group SAS Analysis Evacuation Systems: Emergency evacuation doors
Parker Meggitt - MUSA/PLC Analysis Fire Fighting/Detection Systems: Fire extinguishing - engines
Parker Meggitt Safety Systems Analysis Fire Fighting/Detection Systems: Fire detection system, comprising control computer & fire detectors for engine, main landing gear & auxiliary power unit
Schroth Safety Products GmbH Analysis Seat Belts: Troop restraint systems
Techtest Limited Analysis Emergency Locator Transmitters: Emergency locator beacon

Airframe Systems / Weapons Systems

Elbit Systems Ltd Analysis Weapons Countermeasures: MUSIC distributed countermeasures
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Analysis | News Weapons Countermeasures: Directional Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) system

Avionics / Avionic Components

Indra Sistemas, S.A. Analysis Radar Receivers: Radar warning receiver
Latécoère Analysis Avionics Racks: 2900 VU main avionics bay
Latelec Analysis | News Avionics Racks: ; Avionics Racks: Avionics bays
Safran Electrical & Power Villemur Analysis Avionics Racks: Non-Arinc avionics racks & relay boxes
Sirio Panel S.p.A. Analysis Control Panels: Integrated control panel system including integrated control panels; front face panels; lighting management units

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Cobham Aerospace Connectivity (was Cobham Antenna Systems) Analysis Communication Antennas: Tuneable V/UHF antenna; VDR antenna; IFF antenna; passive V/UHF antenna; Satcom
Cobham SATCOM Analysis Communication Antennas: HGA-7001 high gain antenna subsystem
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Radio Communications Equipment: HF-9500 high frequency communications system; Satcom; VHFDL
HR Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd Analysis Communication Antennas: Antennas
Rohde & Schwarz Analysis | News Radio Communications Equipment: M3AR family software radios; ELCRODAT 4-2 crypto units
Tecnobit (grupo OESIA) Analysis Onboard Intercom Systems: Audio management system

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Astronautics Corp of America Analysis Onboard Computers: Network server system
AstroNova Inc. Analysis Cockpit Printers:
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Avionics Management Systems: Avionics Full Duplex Ethernet; avionics communications router; direction finder
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Analysis | News Data Acquisition Systems: KAM-500 data acquisition system for TP400 flight tests (for Marshall Aerospace)
Diehl Aerospace GmbH Analysis Onboard Computers: Integrated modular avionics (with Thales)
Elimco Aerospace Analysis Cockpit Control Systems: Control Unit 50PN
GE Aviation Systems - Digital Analysis Cockpit Video Displays: ViDP video distribution & processing system
HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH Analysis | News Onboard Computers: Digital map generator system; mission management computer; defensive aid computer
Moog Controls (UK) Analysis Automatic Flight Control Systems: Primary flight controls
Saab Electronic Defence Systems Analysis Onboard Computers: High lift control computer
Safran Electronics & Defense (Components) Analysis Health & Usage Monitoring: Aircraft condition monitoring system
Thales AVS France Analysis | News Flight Management Systems: FMS400 flight management system; integrated modular avionics
Thales AVS France Analysis Cockpit Control Systems: Enhanced vision systems

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

Honeywell Aerospace, Electronic Systems Analysis Weather Mapping Radar: IntuVue advanced weather radar (future availability)
Thales AVS France Analysis | News FLIR Systems: FLIR enhanced vision system

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems Analysis Air Data Computers: SmartProbe air data system
Thales AVS France Analysis | News LCD Displays: Control & display system, incorporating 8 or 9 large interactive LCD screens; Helmet-Mounted Displays (HMD): TopOwl helmet mounted sight & display

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems Analysis | News Terrain Following Radar: TERPROM terrain referenced navigation system
Safran Electronics & Defense (Components) Analysis Inertial Components & Systems: GPS aided air data inertial reference unit
Thales AVS France Analysis | News Tacan Receivers: TACAN

Power Systems / Auxiliary Power

Collins Aerospace, Power Systems Analysis | News Auxiliary Power Units: APU
Hutchinson Aerospace Analysis APU Components: Engine vibration isolators; APU mounts
Pratt & Whitney Rzeszow S.A. Analysis Auxiliary Power Units: APS 3240 APU

Power Systems / Batteries & Accessories

Saft America Inc. Analysis Nickel-Cadmium Batteries: Ultra low maintenance rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

Axon Cable SAS Analysis Cable Assemblies: MIL-STD-1553 cable assemblies
Collins Aerospace, Electric Power Systems Analysis | News Power Distribution Equipment: Secondary electrical power distribution centre; ram air turbine emergency power system
ECE Analysis Power Distribution Equipment: Emergency power system contactors
Elektro-Metall Export Analysis Cable Assemblies: Oxygen cable assembly
Intertechnique Analysis Airborne Electrical Power Supplies: Electrical functions software
Leach International Europe Analysis Power Distribution Equipment: Primary electrical power distribution centre
Parker Meggitt Avrillé (Artus) Analysis Power Conversion Equipment: AC/DC power conversion
Safran Electrical & Power (was Thales Avionics Electrical Systems) Analysis Generating Systems: Variable frequency generator
Safran Electrical & Power Sarasota Analysis Generating Systems: Main & auxiliary power unit electric generators (through Aerolec)
Vermillion Inc. Analysis Cable Assemblies: Ram air turbine, electric wench & viton over-molded

Power Systems / Engine Components

Aerotech Herman Nelson, Inc. Analysis Engine Preheaters: Portable heaters
Airbus Defence & Space (Structures) Analysis | News Nacelles:
Airbus S.A.S. Analysis | News Engine Mounts: ; Engine Pylons:
BAE Systems plc Analysis Full Authority Digital Controls: FADEC (with Hispano-Suiza)
Cefival S.a. Analysis Piston Rings: Flash butt welded rings for TP400 engine
Composite Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) Analysis Nacelles: Common cowling
GKN Aerospace Analysis | News Engine Inlets: Aluminium alloy engine air inlet
ITP Aero (Industria de Turbo Propulsores) Analysis | News Engine Parts: Main structures (front structure, turbine exit case, exhaust nozzle), low pressure turbine & dressings for TP400-D6 engines
Ruag Aerostructures - Ruag Aerospace Structures GmbH Analysis | News Engine Parts: Turbine cases
Safran Aero Boosters Analysis Oil Tanks: Oil systems for TP400 engine - tank, pump, filter, heat exchanger & anti-leak valve
Safran Power Units Analysis Air Start Systems: Pneumatic starting system
Safran Transmission Systems Analysis Engine Controls: Electronic control unit; control system integration; Full Authority Digital Controls: FADEC for TP400-D6 engine

Power Systems / Engines

Europrop International GmbH Analysis | News Turboprop Engines: (TP400 - Airbus A400M Atlas - TP400-D6 )

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

Airbus Atlantic Colomiers (Toulouse) (was STELIA Aerospace Toulouse) Analysis | News Fuel Tanks & Systems: Inflight refuelling tanks
Apparatebau Gauting GmbH Analysis Fuel Pumps:
Intertechnique Analysis Fuel Management Systems: Fuel measurement & management system
Pall Aerospace Europe Analysis Fuel Filters: Filters
Parker Aerospace Hydraulic Valve Division Analysis Fuel Pumps: Electric motor pumps
Parker Aerospace, Air & Fuel Division Analysis Fuel Inerting Systems: Fuel tank inerting systems
Purolator Advanced Filtration Group Analysis Fuel Filters: Filters & elements, lube oil filter kits
Safran Transmission Systems Analysis Fuel Pumps: Fuel pump, fuel metering unit, injectors
Sofrance Analysis Fuel Filters: Main fuel filter; Oil Filters: Oil filter & strainer for TP400 engine

Power Systems / Power Transmission

Harmonic Drive UK Ltd Analysis Gears & Assemblies: Harmonic Drive systems, precision gears, gear units, gearboxes and servo actuators
Pankl Aerospace Systems Europe GmbH Analysis Shafts & Shaft Assemblies: Engine shafts
Safran Transmission Systems Analysis Gearboxes: Accessory gear box

Power Systems / Rotors & Propellers

Collins Aerospace, Actuation Systems Analysis Synchrophasers: Propeller control module
Collins Aerospace, Propeller Systems (Ratier Figeac) Analysis | News Composite Propellers: FH386 eight-bladed propeller system

Production / Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Dassault Systemes Simulia Analysis Computer-aided Engineering: Finite element analysis software
KUKA Systems Aerospace France Analysis Robotic Parts & Equipment: Automation equipment for ramp door

Production / Handling Equipment

Breeze-Eastern Corporation Analysis Winches: Cargo winch; Lifting Equipment: Optional power crane above cargo ramp
Didsbury Engineering Co Ltd Analysis Hoists: Minilift hoist; Lifting Equipment: Purge-Air, Fuel Tank entry systems

Production / Heat Treatment

Aercal Aerospace SA Analysis Heat Treatment: ; Stress Relieving:

Production / Inspection Equipment

MTorres Disenos Industriales S.A. Analysis | News Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment: Ultrasonic inspection systems

Production / Machining

Aercal Aerospace SA Analysis Machining Services: ; Turning:
MTorres Disenos Industriales S.A. Analysis | News Milling: Milling systems with flexible tooling; Cutting Equipment: Ultrasonic cutting systems
ZB3 Technologies Ltd Analysis Drilling Equipment: Halosensor drill position locator

Production / Manufacturing Services

Production / Measurement

ATS Applied Tech Systems Ltd. Analysis Optical Measurement Equipment: LMI probes to measure spar sections with DataMyte Data Collectors (for Airbus Filton & GKN)

Production / Metal Processes

Production / Metal Removing

Aercal Aerospace SA Analysis Chemical Milling:

Production / Processes

Aercal Aerospace SA Analysis Laser Cutting:

Production / Production Equipment

Aritex Cading SA Analysis Plant Automation Equipment: Horizontal Tail Plane (HTP) assembly line
AVT Europe NV Analysis Materials Handling Equipment: Remote-controlled automated guided vehicle on air cushion technology to move aeroplane fuselage sections up to 40 ton between different work stations and final assembly position; Riveting Equipment: Fuselage riveting machine that fixes the noise cone to the central fuselage
Komax Laselec SA Analysis Marking Equipment: UV laser wire & cable marking equipment

Production / Sheet Metal Processes

Aercal Aerospace SA Analysis Bending: ; Deburring: ; Forming: ; Stamping:

Production / Surface Treatment

Aercal Aerospace SA Analysis Anodizing Services: ; Paint Application: ; Passivation:

Production / Technical Consultants

AKAER Analysis Engineering Design Services: Development of composite structures for the main landing gear door and the inboard leading edge cowling. Complete design, certification and sustaining.
Cascade Engineering Analysis Engineering Design Services: Led teams to develop design solutions for the flap track attachment fittings
CT Ingenierie Analysis Engineering Design Services: Detailing design for engine cowlings, HTP, wing ribs
Elimco Aerospace Analysis Electrical Consultants: Customer FAL support
Sener Ingenieria & Sistemas SA Analysis Engineering Design Services: Design of fuel tank access covers (with Brookhouse Composites)

Production / Tooling

Dutch-Shape BV Analysis Tooling: Complete tooling for skin & wing section
Electroimpact Analysis Tooling: Aircraft tooling and manufacture
Indaero Grupo Emergy (was Indaero Tecnigrab) Analysis Tooling:
Manufax Engineering Ltd. Analysis Tooling: Mould tools and vacuum holding fixtures for flap & aileron component skins; Jigs & Fixtures: Partial wing build fixture
MTorres Disenos Industriales S.A. Analysis | News Laser Tooling: Laser scribers with flexible tooling

Production / Tools

Alpex Technologies GmbH Analysis Special Purpose Tools: INVAR Infusion tools for CFRP-spars
Datum Tool Design Ltd. Analysis Special Purpose Tools: Invar Cure Tools
Le Creneau Industriel Analysis Machine Tools:
Lomas Engineering Limited Analysis Cutting Tools:
MTorres Disenos Industriales S.A. Analysis | News Insertion/Removal Tools: Automatic clip installation system
Omega Technologies, Inc. Analysis Insertion/Removal Tools: Fastener installation & removal tools; hole drilling & preparation tools

Testing / Aircraft Operations

Marshall Aerospace Test Services Analysis | News Flight Testing: Flight testing of TP400-D6 engine

Testing / Computer-Aided Testing

Cascade Engineering Analysis Computer-aided Analysis: Created and used wing FE models for the flap track attachment fittings

Testing / Test Equipment

CK Technologies (UK) Analysis Cable Test Equipment: Automatic wiring harness & electrical panel test systems
CTA - Aeronautical Technologies Centre Analysis | News Test Equipment: Automated actuator test beds
Elimco Aerospace Analysis Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Electrical ground support equipment
EMC Partner AG Analysis | News Test Equipment:
MK Test Systems Ltd Analysis Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Wire harness testing
Siemens Industry Software NV Analysis | News Vibration Analysers: 700-channel SCADAS II hardware & Test.Lab software system
Spherea Test & Services Analysis Automated Test Equipment: Automatic test equipment
TechSAT GmbH Analysis Test Equipment: Core system of military test facility; system integration benches, AFDX & A429 bus interfaces, CMS simulation
Test-Fuchs GmbH Analysis Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Test equipment for electric systems; Hydraulic Test Equipment: Test equipment for hydraulic components
Testek Solutions - Wixom (formerly Avtron and Testek) Analysis Pneumatic Test Equipment: Pneumatic test stand; Test Stands: Generator test stand (IDG); Fuel Test Equipment: Fuel test stand; Automated Test Equipment: Automatic test equipment test stand; Hydraulic Test Equipment: Hydraulic test stand
Vector Informatik GmbH Analysis Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Oscilloscope for CAN busline voltage; Electronic Analysers: Software tool for LRU & network analysis

Testing / Test Services

Cascade Engineering Analysis Stress Analysis: Conducted static & F&DT design & certification analysis for the flap track attachment fittings
IABG mbH Analysis Fatigue Testing:
Phixos Analysis | News Data Analysis: Verification activities on TP400-D6 engine, including code reviews, static analysis, control & data flow analysis & module testing
Strand Aerospace Malaysia Analysis Stress Analysis: Design and type certification stress analysis of FLE and FTE structures; Fatigue Testing: Aileron support structure, spoiler support structure, F&DT. Also, nose and main landing gear structures
Thiot Ingenierie Analysis Testing Services: Impact testing
TUV SUD Product Service Analysis Testing Services:
Woodford Engineering Consultancy (UK) Ltd. Analysis Certification Services: Certification engineering services
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