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ScioTeq Advanced Avionics Displays selected for Airbus A330 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport Aircraft

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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ScioTeq , a leading provider of mission-critical avionics visualization and computing solutions, has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space for its cutting-edge certified display computer PU-5200, avionics video touchscreen displays RDU-3068 and the MOSArt® Platform software, for the new generation Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.

Key Points: 
  • ScioTeq , a leading provider of mission-critical avionics visualization and computing solutions, has been selected by Airbus Defence and Space for its cutting-edge certified display computer PU-5200, avionics video touchscreen displays RDU-3068 and the MOSArt® Platform software, for the new generation Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft.
  • The new Open Architecture Display Computer and Displays will be replacing ScioTeq's previous generation computers and displays on the aircraft.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230618673782/en/
    PU-5200 Avionics Display Computer and RDU-3068 Display (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Airbus A330 MRTT is a versatile military aircraft used for aerial refueling, transport, and medical evacuation missions.
  • "We are excited to offer our display computer and displays, as well as our MOSArt® Framework software, to support the Airbus A330 MRTT program," said Kristof Vierin, VP Avionics Sales & Marketing at ScioTeq.

Lockheed Martin Selects GE Aerospace to Supply Engines for the LMXT Strategic Tanker, Supporting 3,000+ Highly Skilled American Jobs

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Production of GE's CF6 engine for the LMXT is anticipated to support more than 3,000 direct and indirect American jobs, including in highly skilled advanced manufacturing, engineering, and testing.

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  • Production of GE's CF6 engine for the LMXT is anticipated to support more than 3,000 direct and indirect American jobs, including in highly skilled advanced manufacturing, engineering, and testing.
  • This means the LMXT must use capable and proven technologies, such as the MRTT strategic tanker and GE Aerospace's CF6 engine," said Greg Ulmer, executive vice president, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.
  • "This partnership with GE further demonstrates how the LMXT will strengthen and diversify the critical U.S. tanker industrial base."
  • As the prime contractor, Lockheed Martin works directly to implement U.S. Air Force-specific requirements within the LMXT.

Wind River Supports Airbus in its Certification Milestone for Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R)

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Wind River® , a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, today announced it has worked with Airbus to support the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R).

Key Points: 
  • Wind River® , a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems, today announced it has worked with Airbus to support the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R).
  • The MRTT aircraft is the world’s first tanker to be certified for automatic air-to-air refueling boom operations in daylight.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230124005315/en/
    The Airbus A330 MRTT is the world’s first certified tanker capable to conduct automatic air-to-air refueling in daylight operations.
  • With the support of Wind River, Airbus successfully navigated its multicore certification journey to achieve this impressive milestone.

Mercury enables Airbus A330 MRTT to become world’s first tanker certified for automatic air-to-air refueling operations

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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The system handles video streams with very low latency across multiple processors while meeting stringent DO-178 and DO-254 software reliability processes.

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  • The system handles video streams with very low latency across multiple processors while meeting stringent DO-178 and DO-254 software reliability processes.
  • Airbuss SMART MRTT program enables A3R operations with no additional equipment on the receiver aircraft, which can reduce refueling operator workload, improve safety, and enable air superiority.
  • Airbus is an avionics visionary that tapped into the Mercury processing platform to develop a capability that will revolutionize air fleet operations.
  • Mercury developed the high-performance computing platform that allowed Airbus DS to integrate the core artificial vision algorithms that made this achievement possible.

Built in Arkansas: LMXT Strategic Tanker Boom Refueling System to be Produced in Western Arkansas

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Airbus leaders announced today the aerial refueling boom system for the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be manufactured by Airbus in western Arkansas. Introduced in September 2021, the LMXT is Lockheed Martin's offering for the U.S. Air Force's KC-Y strategic tanker program.

Key Points: 
  • "Given the undisputed importance of the U.S. Air Force's strategic refueling mission, ensuring the LMXT is equipped with critical and relevant technologies for its refueling system is of paramount importance.
  • The LMXT is built on the combat-proven design of theAirbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT),which is the strategic tanking choice of 14 nations around the world.
  • Offering several distinct U.S. Air Force-only capabilities designed to meet operator requirements, the LMXT offers advantages likean established fly-by-wire aerial refueling boom.
  • "We are excited to continue expanding our U.S. footprint by partnering with the state of Arkansas to create the LMXT refueling boom production site and center of excellence.

Built in Alabama, Built in Georgia: Lockheed Martin Announces LMXT Strategic Tanker Manufacturing Locations

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) leaders announced today the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be manufactured in Mobile, Alabama, and Marietta, Georgia.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) leaders announced today the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be manufactured in Mobile, Alabama, and Marietta, Georgia.
  • Introduced in September 2021, the LMXT is Lockheed Martin's offering for the U.S. Air Force's KC-Y "Bridge Tanker" Program competition.
  • "Establishing this production work in Alabama and Georgia confirms Lockheed Martin's commitment that the LMXT will be built in America, by Americans, for Americans," said Lockheed Martin Chairman, President, and CEO James Taiclet.
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    As the prime contractor, Lockheed Martin works directly to implement U.S. Air Force-specific requirements within the LMXT.

Introducing the LMXT: America's Next Strategic Tanker

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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MARIETTA,Ga., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] introduces the LMXT as America's next strategic tanker built in America by Americans for Americans.

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  • MARIETTA,Ga., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] introduces the LMXT as America's next strategic tanker built in America by Americans for Americans.
  • The LMXT complements the U.S. Air Force's tanker capabilities by providing the most advanced aerial refueler to meet America's immediate and long-term mission requirements.
  • The LMXT strengthens and expands the U.S. aerospace industrial base by working with existing and new American suppliers.
  • As the strategic tanker of choice for 13 nations, the MRTT has logged more than 250,000 flight hours refueling U.S. and allied fighter, transport and maritime patrol aircraft in combat theater environments.

OnTime Networks' Ultra-Rugged Airborne CR-6228 28-Port GbE/10GbE Switch/Router selected by Airbus for A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) mission network system

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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The CR-6228F0-AER Switch/Router will be part of the A330 MRTT mission management system architecture, providing core capabilities for its secure and highly interoperable digital network system.

Key Points: 
  • The CR-6228F0-AER Switch/Router will be part of the A330 MRTT mission management system architecture, providing core capabilities for its secure and highly interoperable digital network system.
  • yvind Holmeide, OnTime Networks' CEO stated,"The selection by Airbus is a significant milestone for OnTime Networks and came after extensive testing of our offered solution.
  • He continued, "Achieving high-speed 10GbE copper connectivity onboard mission aircraft can dramatically enhance vehicle communication, networking, and sensor integration for mission capability and critical decision-making."
  • high altitude, extreme shock and vibration, extended temperatures, humidity, dust and water exposure, noisy EMI, and dirty power).

Lockheed Martin and Airbus reaffirm tanker partnership at 2019 Paris Air Show

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
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LE BOURGET, France, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With an agreement in place to explore U.S. military tanking opportunities, Airbus and Lockheed Martin senior executive leaders met for some "tanker talk" during the 2019 Paris Air Show.

Key Points: 
  • LE BOURGET, France, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With an agreement in place to explore U.S. military tanking opportunities, Airbus and Lockheed Martin senior executive leaders met for some "tanker talk" during the 2019 Paris Air Show.
  • The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (A330 MRTT) provided the perfect backdrop for the meeting with (l to r) Alberto Gutierrez, Head of Military Aircraft, Airbus Defence and Space; Michele Evans, Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, and Dirk Hoke, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space.
  • "We believe with Airbus' and Lockheed Martin's expertise in air refueling and innovative, combat-tested technologies such as low observability and networking operations, we make a powerful team to address the U.S. Air Force's tanker needs today and into the future."
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