Embraer Chooses Avionics for New E-Jets
The cockpit design of the second-generation E-Jets features four 13-inch-by-10-inch displays. (Photo: Embraer)
The cockpit design of the second-generation E-Jets features four 13-inch-by-10-inch displays. (Photo: Embraer)

Embraer has opted to retain Honeywell as the avionics supplier for its second-generation E-Jets, the Brazilian airframe maker announced today, ending speculation that it might switch to another supplier as a result of “teething” troubles it experienced following entry-into-service of the current E-Jet line. Under the terms of the contract, Honeywell will supply its Primus Epic 2 avionics system, featuring four 13-inch-by-10-inch landscape displays, more robust processing capacity with a new Intel i7 processor in several of the circuit boards and “possibly” touch-screen multipurpose control display units (MCDUs).