iDeck Simulator Lessens Risks During Airbus A350 Flight Deck Development
Thales uses its iDeck simulation environment for validation and de-risking in the early stages of development.

Thales uses its iDeck simulation environment for validation and de-risking in the early stages of development. Configured here to resemble the A350 flight deck, it is used to help Airbus pilots and engineers evaluate cockpit concepts.

The value of Thales equipment for the A350 is 10 times what it was on the A380 and includes the two biggest packages after engines: the cockpit control and display system (CDS), including six 13- by 8.5-inch LED backlit displays; two keyboard and cursor control devices (KCCUs) and optional dual head-up displays (HUDs), and the cabin electronics and infotainment (IFE and connectivity) system; navigation equipment and flight controls, including the first selection of Thales’ air data and inertial reference unit (ADIRU).