777X

Boeing selected BAE Systems’ remote electronic units (REU) for its twin-aisle 777X aircraft.

REU is an electronic device that manages flight control surface actuators of an aircraft and its interface with integrated flight control electronics (IFCE).

The system can control the wing surface actuators such as ailerons, flaperons, elevator, rudder, stabiliser, high-lift, and new wingtips.

BAE Systems commercial aircraft solutions vice-president Ehtisham Siddiqui said: "With this selection, Boeing has entrusted BAE Systems to develop the complete suite of flight control electronics, which are critical to the 777X fly-by-wire system.

"Production of the first 777X is scheduled to begin in 2017, with plans to deliver the first aircraft in 2020."

"We look forward to supporting Boeing in introducing this advanced wide-body aircraft to the market in 2020."

In 2014, Boeing selected a BAE Systems-led team to provide electronics for flight control system of the 777X.

Built on 777 platform, the 777X was launched in 2013, and logged 300 orders and commitments from six customers worldwide.

Production of the first 777X is scheduled to begin in 2017, with plans to deliver the first aircraft in 2020.

The 777X aircraft is claimed to offer 10% lower operating costs and 12% in fuel efficiency. It will be available in two variants, 777-8X and 777-9X.

In December 2014, Boeing selected GE Aviation and Safran’s subsidiary Aircelle, to supply core avionics and electrical power systems and titanium exhaust systems for the 777X airliners.

Image: The 777X logged 300 orders and commitments from six customers worldwide. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.