Meggitt Avionics has lost a contract with Boeing to supply solid state integrated standby flight systems for Next Generation 737s, because Optical Imaging Systems, the US company which makes the liquid crystal glass in the units, has gone out of business. The glass was unique to the Boeing specification for the system and does not affect other customers. Boeing expects to issue a revised tender next year. Meanwhile, 737s and early 767-400ERs will carry standard electromechanical devices. BFGoodrich is the only other manufacturer to manufacture a similar certificated device.
Source: Flight International
