Astronics Awarded Contracts to Support Boeing’s MQ-25 Unmanned Tanker for the U.S. Navy
February 17 2021 - 8:42AM
Business Wire
Contracts for power distribution and
exterior lighting systems support the U.S. Navy’s first unmanned
aerial refueling program
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense and other
mission critical industries, has been awarded contracts by The
Boeing Company to supply CorePower® aircraft power distribution
units and custom-engineered exterior lighting for the MQ-25
unmanned aerial refueling program.
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Boeing MQ-25 aerial refueler. (Boeing
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“Our CorePower® Electronic Circuit Breaker Unit (ECBU)
technology is ideally suited for use in unmanned aircraft. This
COTS power distribution technology will support the success of the
MQ-25 program by providing intelligent control and visibility of
the on-board power systems,” said Pete Gundermann, President and
CEO of Astronics. “Additionally, we are proud to bring our exterior
lighting expertise for military programs to Boeing on this
project.”
The CorePower system replaces pilot-operated, thermal mechanical
breaker systems with intelligently controlled, solid-state switches
to provide safe, reliable performance remotely. The system planned
for the MQ-25 incorporates the use of Astronics’ latest generation
ECBU products to create an evenly distributed system at a fraction
of the wire weight and increased reliability compared with
traditional systems.
Astronics is also currently working with Boeing to design custom
lighting for the MQ-25 that to provide for safe operations for
flight deck personnel and aid in the aerial refueling process.
The MQ-25 is the U.S. Navy’s first operational carrier-based
unmanned aircraft and is designed to provide a much-needed
refueling capability. The contract supports Boeing’s engineering
and manufacturing development program.
“The MQ-25 program is vital because it will help the U.S. Navy
to extend the range of the carrier air wing and Boeing and our
industry team is all-in on delivering this capability,” said Dave
Bujold, Boeing’s MQ-25 program director. “The work we’re doing is
also foundational for the future of Boeing – where we’re building
autonomous systems from seabed to space.”
For more information on the CorePower® ECBU technology, visit
www.astronics.com/aircraft-power-distribution or Astronics’
aircraft lighting solutions, visit
www.astronics.com/aircraft-exterior-lighting.
About Astronics Corporation
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s
aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with
proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works
side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power,
connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test
technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years,
Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with
exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers,
airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies
rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The
Company’s strategy is to increase its value by developing
technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to
its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit
Astronics.com.
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forward-looking statements by the use of the words “expect,”
“anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “estimate” or other similar
expressions and include all statements with regard to the
suitability of Astronics CorePower® ECBU for the success of the
MQ-25 program. Because such statements apply to future events, they
are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those contemplated by the
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differ materially from what may be stated here include the impact
of the global outbreak of COVID-19 and governmental and other
actions taken in response, the state of the aerospace and defense
industries, the market acceptance of newly developed products,
internal production capabilities, the status of customer delivery
schedules, the demand for and market acceptance of new or existing
aircraft which contain the Company’s products, and other factors
which are described in filings by Astronics with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update
forward-looking information in this news release whether to reflect
changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or
changes in future operating results, financial conditions or
prospects, or otherwise.
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