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Thales new generation Inertial Navigation System and GPS selected by Embraer Defense and Security for the KC-390
04 May 2012

Neuilly, 4 May 2012 – Thales has been awarded a contract by Embraer Defence and Security to provide the Inertial Navigation System (INS) and the GPS of the KC-390 military transport aircraft.

Thales HPIRS (High Performance Inertial Reference System) is a real breakthrough in inertial navigation, as it combines the advantages of a civil certified product with the performances expected by military aircraft.

This revolutionary system provides unique navigation capabilities and performances: it allows military aircraft to successfully conduct missions by flying in all weather conditions, with the highest level of safety.

In addition, the unique architecture of the aircraft’s navigation system enables a significant reduction in life cyle and maintenance costs. Thales HPIRS modular design enables its installation on a large range of civil and military aircraft.

“Thales HPIRS and GPS will provide unique capability to the KC-390 and will contribute to the success of the program. After a rigorous selection process, Thales solution was clearly the best one for the KC-390. ” Says Eduardo Bonini Santos Pinto, Sr. Vice President Operations & COO, Embraer Defence and Security.

“We are very proud to have been selected by Embraer as their choice reflects the technological breakthrough made by Thales in the inertial and GPS navigation system.We are eager to contribute to the success of the KC-390 program and to further develop our relationship with Embraer” states Dominique Giannoni, Vice President of Thales Military Avionics Business Line.

Embraer is developing the KC-390 under contract with the Brazilian Air Force. The test flights are planned for 2014 with the initial delivery of KC-390 in 2016

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Goodrich Selected for Additional Products on Embraer's Defense and Security KC-390 Military Transport Aircraft
Air data, ice detection, windshield ice protection, and fuel quantity gauging systems provide low-risk approach to meeting operational and performance objectives

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been selected to provide the air data system, ice detector, windshield ice protection controller, and the fuel quantity gauging and control system for the new Embraer KC-390 military transport aircraft. Initial hardware deliveries are expected to begin in 2013. The systems will be provided by Goodrich's Sensors and Integrated Systems teams in Minnesota and Vermont.

The air data system includes multi-function SmartProbe™ products and total air temperature sensors. The advanced SmartProbe air data system provides all critical air data parameters to the aircraft's flight control system, pilot displays and other air data dependent systems. SmartProbe air data sensing technology integrates multi-function sensing probes, pressure sensors and air data computer processing. Elimination of pneumatic lines reduces system cost, weight and complexity. Full integration improves system reliability, maintainability and performance.

The ice detectors advise flight crews of ice build-up for activation of the aircraft's ice protection system. The internally-mounted windshield ice protection controllers ensure the windshield and cockpit windows remain free of condensation and ice, and help conserve power by regulating and distributing only the level of power required for the existing conditions.

The fuel quantity gauging and control system provides critical data on the fuel quantity on-board the aircraft. The system is optimized for flight deck control of both on-ground and in-flight fueling and defueling. Built-in test and fault detection capabilities are integrated into the system.

"Goodrich continues to expand its partnership with Embraer by providing advanced, low risk solutions for the new aircraft like the KC-390 transport," said Chris Cojocar, business development director, Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems. "Our investment in new technology and facilities, such as advanced icing wind tunnels make us uniquely qualified to design, test and qualify to Embraer's operational and performance objectives."

Goodrich previously had been selected to design and manufacture state of the art electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHAs), electro-backup hydrostatic actuators (EBHAs), actuator electronics and electrical controls for the fully integrated, fly-by-wire, primary flight control system of the aircraft.

The KC-390 aircraft will be capable of operating from short and semi-prepared runways in challenging environments worldwide. In addition to troop and cargo transportation, its mission capability also includes in-flight refueling, search and rescue and medical evacuation.

Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.