GE Provides Avionics and Power Systems for the New Gulfstream G400 and Gulfstream G800

Rhea-AI Summary

GE Aviation has provided advanced systems for the new Gulfstream G400 and G800 business jets, including a data concentration network, power management system, and health management system. The data network builds on existing technology from the G500 and G600, enabling efficient integration and cost management throughout the aircraft's life cycle. The power management system allows for flexibility in configuration, reducing wiring needs and integration risk. The health management system enhances monitoring capabilities with real-time communication of over 9,000 parameters.

Positive

• Collaboration with Gulfstream strengthens GE's position in the business jet market.
• Advanced systems are based on proven technology from the G500 and G600, likely improving market competitiveness.
• The data concentration network enhances efficiency and reduces integration costs for aircraft manufacturers.
• The health management system enables real-time monitoring of more than 9,000 parameters, improving operational efficiency.

Negative

• None.

• Data concentration network, advanced power management system seamlessly connects equipment across the aircraft with information, commands, and electrical power
• Flexible infrastructure allows Gulfstream to tailor aircraft to customers’ needs

EVENDALE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GE Aviation is supplying the data concentration network, advanced power management system and health management system for the recently unveiled Gulfstream G400 and Gulfstream G800 business jets.

“We are excited to continue our technology collaboration with Gulfstream for the G400 and G800 aircraft. Gulfstream is a leader in business jets, and this proven technology has been a differentiator for the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600. We’re working with Gulfstream to continue this leadership in the marketplace,” said Brad Mottier, president of Systems for GE Aviation.

The data concentration network for the G400 and G800 is common from the G500 and G600 and builds on GE’s common core system from the Boeing 787. The system provides a highly configurable integrated data network for the aircraft and offers a way to seamlessly connect avionics and manage aircraft functions. Using GE’s tool suite, the data concentration network can be rapidly re-configured, enabling efficient integration and significantly reducing cost of change over the life of the airplane.

Working alongside this network on the G400 and G800 is GE’s advanced power management system, also common with the G500 and G600. This system exploits GE’s modular power tile which can be positioned around the aircraft to free passenger cabin space and reduce wiring needs as well as host utility function controls enabling the removal of dedicated, federated boxes.

“The power management system provides aircraft manufacturers with more configuration control through GE’s tool suite and its pre-designed flexible architecture can significantly reduce integration risk across the aircraft life cycle” commented Andrew Carlisle, vice president of Systems Sales and Commercial Operations for GE Aviation.

“The health management system on the G400 and G800 builds on GE’s technology on the G500 and G600 and that powers Gulfstream’s PlaneConnect™ system on the Gulfstream G650,” added Carlisle. “The system will include enhanced compute monitoring of more than 9,000 parameters with real-time communications through satellite, Wi-Fi transmission and 4G/cellular.”

About GE Aviation

GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components and systems for commercial and military aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings. For more information, visit us at www.GEAviation.com. Follow GE Aviation on Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram. GE Aviation is committed to a more sustainable future of flight. Learn more here. See GE’s health management video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSbReXT_bBs&feature=player_embedded

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FAQ

What new systems has GE Aviation provided for the Gulfstream G400 and G800?

GE Aviation has supplied a data concentration network, an advanced power management system, and a health management system for the Gulfstream G400 and G800 business jets.

How does the data concentration network benefit the Gulfstream G400 and G800?

The data concentration network allows for efficient integration of avionics, reducing costs over the aircraft's life cycle.

What features does the health management system offer in the Gulfstream G400 and G800?

The health management system monitors over 9,000 parameters and provides real-time communication via satellite, Wi-Fi, and 4G/cellular networks.