STRONG GROWTH

Zodiac Aircraft Systems has made further strong progress driven by the rise in production rates of previously acquired programs and by the operational performance of all its divisions. New developments have been steadily rolled out and its offerings have been supplemented with two acquisitions: Pacific Precision Products for oxygen systems, particularly in business aviation, and TriaGnoSys, a specialist in onboard connectivity for IFE.

Sustained development in all divisions

The teams have continued to develop in-flight entertainment systems, particularly RAVE™ Wireless, and connectivity with Ka/Ku-band high-speed satellite. The highlight of the year was the successful qualification of primary and secondary electrical power distribution for the Airbus A350 XWB and other equipment (external lighting, indicators and the lavatory water system) supplied by Zodiac Aircraft Systems. Developments also continued for Embraer's E2, Dassault Aviation's Falcon 5X and Bombardier's G7000. Three business jets with Group systems and equipment onboard conducted their first flight during the year: Cessna's Citation Latitude, HAC's HondaJet and Bombardier's Learjet 85.

Electrical systems

The division saw considerable activity related to the rise in production rates of the Boeing B787 and certification work for the Airbus A350 XWB electrical power distribution system with commencement of its production. It also worked on the electrical energy management system for the E-Fan, for which Lithium-Ion batteries are currently being developed. The division stepped up the R&T work conducted with the CEA on the fuel cell demonstrator for aeronautical application and with CORAC on the GENOME demonstration platform, which it is jointly lead by Airbus.

FUEL PUMP

The fuel pump of the Airbus A400M: acceptance test at Roche-la-Molière.

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