Gulfstream G650 chooses Securaplane HD camera systems
Meggitt PLC (“Meggitt” or “the Group”), a leading international company specialising in high performance components and sub-systems for the aerospace, defence and energy markets announces that Securaplane Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Meggitt PLC, has been selected by Gulfstream to provide high definition (HD) cameras for the G650 aircraft. Securaplane and Gulfstream have entered into a multi-million dollar contract for a system that will be standard fit on all future production G650 aircraft and offered as a retrofit for aircraft in service.
The HD camera designs are form-factor identical to the existing Securaplane standard definition cameras installed on all previous G650 aircraft. Securaplane’s HD camera system provides the image quality the discerning owner expects and safety information the flight crew needs – all while meeting the rigorous demands of the airborne environment.
Shubhayu Chakraborty, President of Securaplane, commented: ‘Gulfstream continues to raise the bar in terms of customer experience and we are delighted to be supporting its aspiration to provide high quality video to rival customers’ experience at home.’
Securaplane has been manufacturing camera, security and power products for aviation for over 25 years. Over 2,000 camera units are installed and flying in aircraft ranging from executive fleets to the jetliners operated by the world’s largest airlines. These airborne video camera systems are used for situational awareness during taxi, in-flight entertainment for passengers, cabin and external security and flight crew observation of aircraft control surfaces.
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For further information please contact:
Meggitt PLC
Richard Cashin, Investor Relations – Tel: 01202 597597
Fiona Greig, Corporate Communications
Buchanan Communications
Charles Ryland, Richard Oldworth and Helen Chan – Tel: 0207 466 5000
Securaplane
Securaplane, a Meggitt company, based in Tucson, AZ, is a leading supplier of avionics products for business, commercial, and military aircraft including airborne video cameras, security systems, emergency and main ship batteries, battery chargers, inverters, and wireless control systems. With extensive technical capabilities and industry experience, Securaplane works with airframe manufacturers and operators. Our products are installed by major OEMs including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Embraer, Eurocopter, Gulfstream, and Sikorsky.
Meggitt PLC
Meggitt PLC is a leading international engineering group specialising in aerospace, defence and energy markets with a consistent record of strong financial performance. Meggitt’s goal is to increase and strengthen its presence in long term growth markets through proprietary product development reinforced by strategic acquisitions and investment in people and facilities. Meggitt’s well-balanced portfolio offsets variation in demand from the market niches within which it operates.