LONDON (Alliance News) - Defence, aerospace and satellite communications technology company Cobham PLC on Thursday said it has secured a contract with aircraft manufacturer Airbus NV to supply the Inmarsat SB200 Evolution Service safety system.
The contract, which will see aircraft in Airbus's single aisle and long-range aircraft ranges fitted with the communications technology from 2018, could be worth around USD200.0 million, Cobham said, with the potential for additional revenue as demand for satellite communications capability on board aircraft increases.
The system, known as the Aviator 200S and 700S, will provide voice and data air-ground communication for the aircraft.
"This is the second major contract won with Airbus in two months to equip their A320neo Aircraft family. The Digital Radio and Audio Integrated Management System announced last month and the Light Inmarsat Satcom System are two critical systems for the aircraft. We are extremely proud of the confidence shown by Airbus in awarding Cobham this dual selection," said Eiji Kawaishi, senior vice-president of Cobham Aerospace Communications.
By Sam Unsted; samunsted@alliancenews.com; @SamUAtAlliance
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