Teledyne Controls, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies and a leading provider of innovative avionics and aircraft data management solutions, has officially confirmed the news of its new onboard enhanced Airborne Data Loader (eADL XS™) receiving certification for use on the Boeing 737NG aircraft series.
According to certain reports, Teledyne’s eADL XS represents a new generation of data-loading technology, all while being the first onboard data loader to meet the stringent ARINC 645-1 requirements for OEM secure data-loading.
More on the same would reveal how the stated system arrives on the scene decked up with various advanced features, such as built-in cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity, comprehensive validation of digital signature, and a secure boot. Leveraging all these features, the solution is able to maintain, on a consistent rate, the integrity of software parts, as well as protect against unauthorized access at every single touchpoint.
Talk about the given features on a slightly deeper level, we begin from the prospect of advanced security. You see, by gaining complete compliance with ARINC 645-1 security standards, Teledyne’s eADL XS treads up a long distance to ensure data integrity and robust protection against cyber threats.
Next up, we have wireless connectivity in play, an aspect where you are likely to encounter built-in cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity for fully autonomous software part distribution with or without Teledyne’s GroundLink® Wireless Quick Access Recorder.
“We are thrilled to achieve this certification for the Boeing 737NG,” said Mehrdad Radmehr, President of Teledyne Controls. “As aircraft continue to integrate powerful new systems and networks into their design, the software distribution process becomes more complex, opening more opportunities for cybersecurity attacks. This certification milestone demonstrates our commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions to enhance the safety and efficiency of our customers’ operations.”
Then, there is the ease of integration. You see, Teledyne’s eADL XS is actually designed as a plug-and-play replacement for existing data loaders. Such a setup, like you can guess, can chip in big time when the agenda is to simplify the process of upgrading for operators. Joining that would be the potential for an enhanced brand of fleet management. You see, this the technology achieves by integrating with Teledyne’s ground distribution systems to automate software configuration control and load reporting.
Alongside enhanced fleet management, the technology under focus here also delivers at your disposal increased onboard storage. This translates to an expanded internal mass storage for onboard retention of software parts, The underlying technology also, markedly enough, is capable of facilitating reloading at any location and reducing risks of delays and cancellations.
Founded way back in 1964, Teledyne Controls’ rise up the ranks stems from a wide range of data management solutions that, on their part, are designed to help aircraft operators collect, distribute, and utilize their aircraft data more efficiently. These solutions, at the moment, are focused on enabling aircraft operators to wirelessly collect flight data, electronically distribute Navigation databases and Software Parts across their entire fleet, and/or transfer content and data to Ethernet based or WiFi-enabled devices.
Aiding the company’s case even further would be the backing of its parent company, Teledyne Technologies, which has revenue of around $2.6 billion on its own.
