Onboard electronics

Thales is a global leader in electronic equipment for aircraft, supplying avionic suites and systems to major aircraft manufacturers. We provide our customers with the full range of equipment, subsystems and systems for flight control, navigation, communication and surveillance for aircraft including helicopters.

Our avionic solutions, such as the Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), TopDeck and TopFlight systems, power the fleets of some of the world’s largest aerospace companies and have strengthened our business position with clients including Boeing, Airbus and Sikorsky.  Featuring cutting-edge technology, our innovative systems help customers meet their competitiveness, environmental protection and performance objectives by setting quality standards for today and the future.

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Cabin systems

Thales is a leading supplier of innovative cabin systems geared towards making flying a more enjoyable experience for passengers.

From the nuances of cabin lighting, to the interactivity of in-flight entertainment (IFE) and connectivity systems, Thales helps airlines design a relaxing atmosphere on-board.

Also, since acquiring the former Airbus Laupheim site, which produces floor to floor modules, overhead bins and crew rest compartments, Thales is now able to offer pre-wired cabin modules that come fully equipped with electronics. This integrated end-to-end solution will form a simplified approach that does not currently exist on the market.

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Training and simulation

Simulation systems reproduce high-risk situations in a safe, synthetic environment. They are particularly valuable tools for training pilots, drivers or critical infrastructure operators. Thales is the world’s second-largest provider of simulation-based training solutions for aircraft and helicopter pilots.

Having produced and supported over 1200 flight simulators for more than 50 years, Thales is uniquely placed to provide aircrew training for a wide variety of platforms and applications. Thales understands the needs of air forces and commercial airlines worldwide and delivers aircrew training equipment and flying training services to the entire aviation industry.

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Air traffic management

Thales is committed to reducing the impact of air travel on the environment and strives to design ever more efficient air traffic management systems. Thales’s Microwave Landing Systems (MLS) is a perfect example, reducing fuel consumption and emissions by improving the flow of air traffic and minimizing the time between departures and landings.

Innovation in this field can have a direct effect on making skies cleaner. After all, every minute gained on a flight represents a saving equivalent to 160kg of CO2 emissions and 62 litres of fuel.
Thales has also developed the world’s first air/ground development facility for simulating air traffic management missions from departure to arrival gate.

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