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2017-07-10

New-Generation Euroflir 410 Optronic System

At the recently concluded Paris Air Show, Safran unveiled its new-generation Euroflir 410, a high-performance airborne optronic (electro-optical) system designed for all types of air vehicles, including special-mission aircraft, helicopters, airships and drones.

Intended for use by armed and security forces, the new Euroflir 410 delivers value-added services to units conducting the most demanding airborne missions, such as intelligence, surveillance, targeting, protection, intervention and search & rescue (SAR).

Very-high-resolution multispectral cameras provide unequalled target detection and identification at longer standoff distances, in any environment (smoke, dust, fog, saline), day or night. An optional laser designator guides precision air-to-ground munitions.

Based on feedback from forces in the field, Safran has integrated several major innovations directly in the Euroflir 410 platform. These innovations are designed to facilitate situational awareness in emergency and high-stress situations, with a focus on intuitive ergonomics for decision-making.

The new-generation Euroflir 410 features standard interfaces, enabling it to be integrated with any mission system and to communicate with all onboard systems directly from the cockpit or a control station. The data streams are used to enhance crew understanding of tactical situations, enable multi-sensor deployment and support all combat systems.

Safran also offers a complete range of services to go with the Euroflir 410: air vehicle certification and modifications, if needed; user training for operations and maintenance, and a complete through-life support package.

The most complete version of the Euroflir 410 will be an integral part of the imaging system on the Patroller, the French army’s upcoming tactical drone system, also designed and built by Safran. In addition, the company develops and produces optronic systems for combat and transport helicopters deployed in France and around the world (NH90 Caiman, Caracal, Cougar, Panther and Tiger).

Cassiopée

Safran Electronics & Defense’s global flight data management system Cassiopée now covers Airbus A320neo LEAP engines.

This new Cassiopée service perfectly addresses airlines’ emerging needs for situation tracking, by collecting engine data directly from its FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) unit, and adding that to other operational information from onboard sensors.

Further bolstering the current revolution in aircraft connectivity, this new value-added service also reflects synergies with Safran Aircraft Engines, the manufacturer of the LEAP, by giving its support teams vital data for engine maintenance.

Airlines deploying the new LEAP-powered A320neo will be able to more efficiently manage their operating costs with Cassiopée data, while also guaranteeing maximum fleet dispatch reliability.

Cassiopée, a comprehensive and modular array of aviation services, encompasses data analysis software, expert flight safety consulting, and strategies to reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs. More than 200 airlines have already signed up for Cassiopée. In addition, the company has signed several agreements with makers of business jets to integrate Cassiopée in their service packages, in particular Dassault Aviation.

Cassiopée Safety Management services help to improve safety by combining both human expertise and software tools to support safety issues identification and risk management process within aircraft/helicopter operator organisations.

This includes SMS set-up, SMS training, SMS audit, reporting systems set-up, operator’s global safety audit and our world-class Flight Data Analysis CASSIOPEE FDM service (first ever web-based FDM system/created in 2000/with one of the largest user communities).

It also supports airworthiness follow-up and maintenance. MOQA (Maintenance Operation Quality Assurance) algorithms applied to flight data enable events related to aircraft limitations and systems monitoring to be triggered. It also provides engineering data for trend analysis and troubleshooting.

WEFA system

The company also recently won a series of airline contracts with its WEFA solution (Wireless Extension for ACMS – Aircraft Condition Monitoring System), which enables the capture and transfer of flight data from the aircraft to the ground via a secure 3G+ connection. The WEFA technology is part of the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) suite offered by the company and is the worldwide best solution to manage airlines flight data and to assure that the data is transferred safely and effortlessly.

Together, the contracts awarded this year cover more than 1,000 airliners of various types: Airbus A320ceo, A320neo, Boeing 737, ATR 42 and ATR 72.

These successes make Safran a global leader in the expanding segment of flight data management solutions for airlines and aircraft manufacturers. The high-performance WEFA solution from the company enables operators to capture and store vast datasets on the aircraft and transmit them via a highly secure link to analysis teams on the ground.

The key benefit of the WEFA system is that the huge volumes of data collected while the plane is flying are automatically and securely downlinked as soon as it lands, with no human input required, thereby guaranteeing that all flight data is immediately recovered. As soon as the plane reaches the passenger terminal, the flight data is available for analysis, improving the efficiency of maintenance operations and contributing to flight safety.

Safran, through its Avionics Division, develops value-added solutions for the civil aviation sector that enhance aircraft performance, flight safety and operator competitiveness. These solutions include flight deck and flight control systems, processing units, especially FADEC digital engine control systems, navigation systems, flight data management and recording systems and safety-critical software.

The company is a world leader in optronics, avionics, electronics and critical software for both civil and defense applications.

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