Increased requirements to power inflight entertainment systems and personal computers are making parallel demands for extra electrical supply in the aircraft cabin, says Hispano-Suiza, (Hall 2, D13 and Chalet 75).
The other main factor contributing to the current power crunch is the development of electrical components, such as actuators rated at 10-30kW for flight controls, braking and landing systems and thrust reversers.
Quest
The Safran Group company has continued its stated quest to advance onboard electrical and electronic technologies, with its pioneer application of the electrical thrust reverser actuation systems (ETRAS) for the Airbus A380.
ETRAS uses electromechanical actuators to open and close the thrust reversers.
Developed jointly by Hispano-Suiza and Honeywell, the system is fitted on the nacelles designed and built by Aircelle for both engines offered on the A380, the Engine Alliance GP7200 and the Rolls-Royce Trent 900, to reduce the aircraft's overall weight and maintenance costs, while increasing reliability and safety.
The other main factor contributing to the current power crunch is the development of electrical components, such as actuators rated at 10-30kW for flight controls, braking and landing systems and thrust reversers.
Quest
The Safran Group company has continued its stated quest to advance onboard electrical and electronic technologies, with its pioneer application of the electrical thrust reverser actuation systems (ETRAS) for the Airbus A380.
ETRAS uses electromechanical actuators to open and close the thrust reversers.
Developed jointly by Hispano-Suiza and Honeywell, the system is fitted on the nacelles designed and built by Aircelle for both engines offered on the A380, the Engine Alliance GP7200 and the Rolls-Royce Trent 900, to reduce the aircraft's overall weight and maintenance costs, while increasing reliability and safety.
Source: Flight Daily News
