Product category:
Resistors
News Release from: TT Electronics Welwyn Components
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 12 July 2007
Dreamliner deal underlines aerospace
expertise
Contract to supply microcircuits and custom resistor products for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is expected to be worth GBP 10 million over the next 15 years.
Welwyn Components has landed a dream contract worth in excess of GBP 10 million over the next 15 years to supply microcircuits and custom resistor products for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Launched this week in Seattle, USA, the Boeing 787 is the newest technologically advanced passenger jet from the world's leading aerospace company
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 29 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Described as a "super-efficient airplane", the Dreamliner series is a family of medium-sised aircraft capable of travelling long-haul journeys with increased fuel efficiency, resulting in exceptional environmental performance.
The aircraft will use 20% less fuel in comparison to similar journeys in today's medium-sized aircraft.
The key to this outstanding performance is the introduction of new technologies, which includes 420 TT Welwyn microcircuits and custom resistors in every Dreamliner produced.
Each Welwyn component used in the aircraft has been custom designed for its specific application including the Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engine management system, wing ice protection system and aircraft braking system.
The contract further strengthens TT Welwyn's global track record as a leader in the hybrid microelectronics and resistor sector and reinforces the company's position as a major player within the commercial avionics and military markets.
Business Unit Director, Geoff Thompson says: "The Dreamliner contract is further proof that Welwyn's engineering and technical expertise is second to none in the avionics field".
"Faced with the challenge of developing custom microelectronics that combine a smaller footprint, along with advanced capabilities for very specific applications critical to the safety of the aircraft, such as the aircraft wing ice protection system, we produced exceptional results working alongside an international team of top aerospace companies".
To date 45 airlines have confirmed orders totalling 584 aircraft. Request free introductory details about products from TT Electronics Welwyn Components ...
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