Santiago, Chile, The Boeing Company [NYSE:
BA] and Elbit Systems are collaborating on a joint distributed
simulation project that will link a Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
simulator in St. Louis with an AEL Avionics Laboratory simulator in
Porto Alegre, Brazil.
The effort brings together Boeing's and Elbit's expertise in order to
demonstrate current simulation and network technology as well as the
capabilities of the Super Hornet. The demonstration also will explore
the potential for other technology collaborations, such as Super Hornet
interoperability with Brazilian fighter aircraft. The distributed
simulation project is expected to be completed this summer.
Boeing and Elbit Systems are developing a robust plan for technology
exchange in the areas of simulation and avionics support for Brazil’s
F-X2 program. Earlier this month, Boeing and Elbit Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding
that supports the development of advanced avionics capabilities in
Brazil that will be introduced to AEL Sistemas. Elbit was selected to
provide the Large Area Display (LAD) system that will be part of an
advanced cockpit system to be offered on Boeing fighter aircraft,
including the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and the F-15 family of aircraft,
including the Silent Eagle. As a key supplier to Boeing fighter aircraft
programs, Elbit, through Boeing, is investing in the development of
advanced cockpit avionics capabilities at AEL Sistemas.
Elbit representatives recently met with the Boeing Super Hornet team
in St. Louis to begin outlining working plans for developing the
advanced avionics and the LAD. The Brazilian engineers and their Boeing
counterparts expect to create a strong working relationship that will
bring value to Brazilian industry and the Brazilian Air Force.
The Boeing and Elbit teams also have begun exploring potential
opportunities for other systems and support activities that would
benefit AEL Sistemas and Brazilian industry in the near term and for the
life cycle of the aircraft.
“By working together on today's aircraft avionics, Boeing and Elbit
engineers will be able to chart a plan for the future,” said Mike
Gibbons, vice president, Boeing F/A-18 and EA-18 Programs. “These
collaborative efforts provide opportunities for international growth for
Boeing and our global supply chain.”
