FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18 /PRNewswire/ -- IDD AEROSPACE announced
today that they have won a contract with Smiths Aerospace in Cheltenham UK,
to provide a cockpit component for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
Under the agreement IDD Aerospace will develop, design and manufacture
a specialty bezel for Smiths' Standby Flight Display (SFD) delivering
approximately 2000 units over ten years. The bezel will be NVIS (night
vision imaging system) capable and have built-in tactile control
functionality.
"Smiths chose IDD for this project because of their extensive military
experience and their superior human-to-machine interface tactile feel,"
said Andy Noakes, Project Manager for Smiths' SFD project. "Their
participation will greatly benefit us in the development of this system."
IDD has produced primary flight display bezels for a wide range of
military aircraft applications including the F/A-18, F-22 and F-15 fighter
jets.
"IDD is proud to be working with Smiths Aerospace on the F-35 JSF SFD
panel," said Steve Hintzke, President of IDD Aerospace. "This project is
another example of building strong partnerships with European-based
aviation companies for military projects."
About IDD Aerospace
IDD Aerospace is in the Aircraft Systems Division of the Zodiac Group.
The company is located in Redmond, WA and is a leading provider of
illuminated light panels, control panels assemblies and keyboards for
aircraft flight decks to customers worldwide. More information on IDD
Aerospace can be found at http://www.iddaerospace.com.
About Smiths
Smiths Aerospace, a part of Smiths Group, is a leading transatlantic
aerospace systems and equipment company, with more than 11,000 employees
and $2 billion revenues globally. The company holds key positions in the
supply chains of all major military and civil aircraft and engine
manufacturers and is a world-leader in digital, electrical power,
mechanical systems, engine components and customer services.
http://www.smiths-aerospace.com.
SOURCE IDD Aerospace
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Related links:
http://www.iddaerospace.com
http://www.smiths-aerospace.com/
CONTACT:
Beth de Young of IDD Aerospace,
+1-425-885-4353, or bdeyoung@idd.zodiac.com
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