Air India has announced a deal with Collins Aerospace for a full suite of avionics hardware for their expanding Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The agreement, announced at the Singapore Airshow 2024, includes communication, navigation, surveillance equipment and air data sensors, designed to enhance safety, fuel efficiency and operational performance.
Craig Bries, Vice President and General Manager of Avionics Sales, Marketing, and Aftermarket Services at Collins Aerospace, stated, “This avionics agreement marks a collaborative effort that will be foundational to Air India’s 737 MAX fleet for years to come.”
Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer, Air India, said, “Air India is pleased to have Collins Aerospace as a partner in our transformation journey. The company’s full suite of avionics hardware will serve our existing as well growing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.”
The Air India spokesman stated that Collins’ suite of advanced avionics will work in harmony to improve operations through every phase of flight on Air India’s MAX aircraft. “Multi-mode receivers enable precision satellite and ground-based navigation, facilitating high position accuracy, improved integrity and future upgrades through a simple software update,” the spokesperson said.
Collins’ radio altimeters provide accurate digital height measurements during crucial approach, landing and climb-out phases, while actively filtering and mitigating any potential 5G cellular interference. “Air India will also receive Collins’ MultiScan ThreatTrack weather radar, which predicts adverse weather conditions and actively displays and analyses cells – providing real-time route adjustments, reducing long deviations and delays, and ensuring passengers enjoy a smoother journey,” the spokesperson added.
The comprehensive package offered by Collins Aerospace underscores Air India’s trust in their technology, commitment to innovation, and will contribute to the airline’s continued success. The agreement marks a significant step for Air India as it continues to expand and enhance its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
