- In July 2023, Safran announced its decision to acquire Collins Aerospace’s advanced actuation and flight control operations, which are essential for both commercial and military aircraft applications. With approximately 3,700 employees across eight facilities in Europe and Asia, this acquisition aims to strengthen Safran’s integration of flight control components with flight management systems, enhancing aircraft safety and efficiency. This move significantly boosts Safran’s global footprint and its FMS capabilities across varied aviation platforms
- In June 2023, Honeywell revealed the development of a next-generation Flight Management System (FMS) tailored for Boeing’s 777X aircraft, the largest twin-engine commercial jet. The system is designed to enhance operational performance, flight planning, and navigation accuracy. This development is expected to support the 777X’s commercial service entry by 2025, reinforcing Honeywell’s leadership in avionics systems
- In May 2022, Thales was selected by Airbus to provide its commercial aircraft with an advanced flight management system, based on the PureFlyt platform. This newly customized FMS will be integrated into Airbus models such as the A320, A330, and A350, with full operational deployment expected by the end of 2026. This strategic partnership between Thales and Airbus strengthens the evolution of next-gen cockpit solutions in commercial aviation
