Aircraft
GE, AVIC Partnership to Supply Systems for Comac C919
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has chosen the proposed joint venture between GE Aviation Systems and China’s AVIC Systems to supply the c

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has chosen the proposed joint venture between GE Aviation Systems and China’s AVIC Systems to supply the core processing system, display system and on-board maintenance system for the newly launched Comac C919 single-aisle jet. Under the terms of the letter of intent signed today, the AVIC-GE joint venture would also integrate the airplane’s entire avionics system.

The modular avionics system offered by the proposed AVIC-GE joint venture would form the backbone of the C919’s networks and electronics and will host the airplane’s avionics, maintenance and utility functions. The system replaces dozens of traditional, standalone computers fitted to aircraft flying today, resulting in weight savings, improved reliability and reduced operating cost.