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Controls & Avionics Solutions

Our products include fly-by-wire flight controls, pilot controls (inceptor systems), full authority digital engine controls (FADEC), power management systems, flight deck systems, cabin management systems, weapon controls, autonomous flight systems, and mission systems. 

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  • Top commercial air carriers fly with electronic engine controllers, aircraft electrification, and aircraft power management by BAE Systems, including our world class FADECs.

    Engine Controls

    Specializing in electronic engine controllers that optimize engines for ultimate throttle-to-thrust performance, BAE Systems is a world leader in full authority digital engine control (FADEC) design, development,...

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  • Our advanced flight control systems have guided the world’s leading commercial aircraft for more than 40 years, and our developing autonomous controls are leading the way into the future of avionics.

    Flight control systems

    We’ve been improving flight controls for 40+ years, with an installed base of 15,000 aircraft. Our fly-by-wire controls – the first in commercial aircraft – continue to make flight more agile, secure, and affordable...

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  • Flight deck of an airplane

    Flight deck systems

    BAE Systems’ smart electronics streamline and simplify pilots’ control of the flight deck environment through intuitive, integrated technologies that ensure optimal aircraft performance.

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  • Cabin Systems - IntelliCabin - interior lighting

    Cabin Systems - IntelliCabin®

    IntelliCabin is an integrated approach to cabin management that provides a modular, scalable architecture for controlling capabilities such as in-seat power, LED lighting, in-flight entertainment (IFE), and dimmable...

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  • pilot with helmet on in aircraft

    Mission systems

    Our proficiency with mission-critical electronic systems, flight controls, and computers – coupled with our systems integration expertise – allows us to produce highly reliable products that can withstand harsh...

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  • Commercial Aviation Support

    Commercial Aviation Support

    BAE Systems’ customer support and services team supports our 600+ customers and manufacturer partners with unparalleled aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) work scope in service centers strategically...

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News

15 Sep 2020

BAE Systems selected to provide flight control...

BAE Systems set to design, develop, and integrate a fly-by-wire flight control system, including active inceptors, for the new AS2...

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BAE Systems will supply the flight control system for the new Aerion Supersonic AS2 business jet.
5 Dec 2019

BAE Systems and Jaunt Air Mobility collaborate on...

BAE Systems and Jaunt Air Mobility will explore the development of electric energy management systems.

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BAE Systems and Jaunt Air Mobility will investigate new product development for the future of aircraft electrification.
3 Dec 2019

Active inceptors earn certification on Gulfstream...

BAE Systems active inceptors earn certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for the G600 aircraft and European Aviation Safet...

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BAE Systems has been a world leader in active inceptor technology for more than 25 years.
17 Jun 2019

BAE Systems joins Boeing’s MQ-25 industry team

MQ-25 is the U.S. Navy’s first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft

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The Vehicle Management Control System will control all flight surfaces and perform overall vehicle management duties for the MQ-25 unmanned aerial vehicle.
23 May 2019

Making pop culture a reality, from visualization...

Augmented reality is on an unprecedented growth curve, and we’re at the forefront.

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The Striker® II head-mounted display is the world’s most advanced fighter pilot helmet.
17 Jan 2019

FADEC Alliance signs agreement with Lufthansa...

An agreement between FADEC Alliance and Lufthansa Technik ensures global availability for LEAP engine controls

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FADEC Alliance and Lufthansa Technik sign long term agreement
17 Oct 2018

Between the Wings: Improving reliability for...

Improving reliability between the wings

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Our Slat/Flap Control Computers are aboard more than 4,000 Airbus A320s
18 Jul 2018

BAE Systems to Provide Flight Controls for...

Digital Flight Control Computer is the latest high integrity control BAE Systems will provide for F-16 aircraft

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We provide several high-integrity, flight-critical systems for the F-16 Fighting Falcon
24 May 2018

FADEC Alliance to support next-generation GE...

FADEC Alliance will develop, produce, and support full authority digital engine controls for future GE Aviation commercial engines,...

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FADEC Alliance will develop, produce, and support full authority digital engine controls for future GE Aviation commercial engines, including the new GE9X
14 Oct 2016

Airlines can better manage expenses for fleet...

New offerings provide tailored experience for airline customers

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BAE Systems employee working on spares parts
4 May 2016

IntelliCabin® cleared for takeoff at AIX 2016

Our IntelliCabin system turned heads once again this year at the Aircraft Interiors Expo show

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This was our team’s fourth year attending AIX, the largest aircraft interiors show in the world
1 Feb 2016

Take to the skies

To the MAX

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737 MAX 8 First Flight
29 Sep 2015

IntelliCabin's In-Flight Entertainment Takes a...

IntelliCabin's In-Flight Entertainment Takes a Leading Role

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IntelliCabin is the first IFE solution to receive early window approval to stream to passenger-owned devices
31 Aug 2015

IntelliCabin® In-Seat Power System Development...

IntelliCabin In-seat Power proves spill-proof, durable in testing

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IntelliCabin® In-seat Power System maintains continuity even when demand is high

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