BAE Systems and Supernal to collaborate on flight control system for electric aircraft
October 17 2022 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Lightweight and compact fly-by-wire system for eVTOL vehicles
will enable safe, efficient, and comfortable flight
BAE Systems and Supernal announced an agreement to design and
develop the flight control computer for Supernal’s electric
Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle.
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BAE Systems and Supernal announced an
agreement to design and develop the flight control computer for
Supernal’s eVTOL vehicle. (Credit: Supernal)
In support of Supernal, BAE Systems will help define the
architecture of a lightweight, fly-by-wire system for its
autonomous-capable aircraft. The fly-by-wire controls will safely
and efficiently control the aircraft during flight.
“The development of advanced, high-integrity controls is crucial
to meet the demands of electric aircraft,” said Ehtisham Siddiqui,
vice president and general manager of Controls and Avionics
Solutions at BAE Systems. “BAE Systems is harnessing its investment
in electrification and expertise in flight-critical systems to
advance sustainable aviation. We look forward to working with
Supernal to make this shared vision a reality.”
This next-generation system will be a compact solution that
addresses the processing requirements and potential autonomy needs
of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles. It will also have the
flexibility to meet the unique integration challenges of electric
air taxis, as well as large regional electric aircraft.
"As an established aerospace and defense technology leader, BAE
Systems will play a critical role for Supernal as we develop our
eVTOL vehicle to the highest commercial aviation standards," said
Ben Diachun, chief technology officer at Supernal. "Together, we
will create a bespoke flight controls system that brings Advanced
Air Mobility one step closer to reaching the masses in the coming
decades."
The program will leverage more than 40 years of BAE Systems’
expertise in designing and certifying flight-critical fly-by-wire
systems for commercial and military aircraft, including vertical
takeoff platforms. Work on the flight control system will be
conducted at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Endicott,
New York.
For more information about BAE Systems’ aircraft electrification
products, visit
https://www.baesystems.com/en/product/aircraft-electrification.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. and its 34,000 people are part of a global
defense, aerospace, and security company with 89,600 employees
worldwide. We deliver a full range of products and services for
air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics,
intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our
dedication shows in everything we design, produce, and deliver— to
protect those who protect us in a high-performance, innovative
culture. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical
advantage to our customers where it counts.
About Supernal
Supernal is a U.S.-based advanced air mobility company,
developing a commercially viable eVTOL vehicle to the highest
commercial aviation standards and working to responsibly co-create
the supporting ecosystem and integrate it with existing transit
options. As part of Hyundai Motor Group, Supernal is both a new
business and an established company, with plans to harness its
automotive heritage to revolutionize air travel and make advanced
air mobility accessible to the masses.
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For more information, please contact: Eric Peterson, BAE
Systems Mobile: 603-288-4082 eric.peterson2@baesystems.com
www.baesystems.com/US @BAESystemsInc
Jennifer Darland, Supernal jennifer.darland@supernal.aero
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