Avionics specialist Thales says that its selection to supply Airbus with a control and display system (CDS) for the manufacturer's ultra-large A380 project could be worth $1.4-1.5 billion over the next 20 years.
Unveiling the win in Paris last week, Thales Group aerospace business area chief executive Francois Lureau based his estimate on Airbus securing up to 700 orders for its 555-seat aircraft over the next two decades. Thales will provide the CDS in partnership with Diehl Avionik Systeme of Germany. The CDS will provide real-time data for flight control and management, and will comprise two trackballs for fast data access and eight LCD screens.
Source: Flight International
