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Meeting the full spectrum of aerospace needs

Thales's strong aerospace credentials have been consolidated through the company's involvement on key civil and military programmes around the world, and the provision of best-in-class equipment, systems and services that make aircraft safer, more reliable and efficient... and flying more enjoyable for passengers!

Aeronautical Equipment
Thales's Aerospace division supplies onboard electronic equipment and systems for all types of aircraft: commercial airliners, business aircraft, regional aircraft, military aircraft, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).

Thales's capabilities include avionics equipment and systems (cockpit, flight control and navigation), in-flight entertainment systems, electrical power generation and conversion systems, and other electronic equipment such as brake control units and door and slide management systems

Airborne Surveillance and Mission Systems
The Aerospace division is present on the expanding market for surveillance systems, driven by the growing importance attached by governments to national security and the effectiveness of their expeditionary forces.

Thales's offering includes complete, integrated system architectures, multi-sensor, multi-mission and multi-platform solutions, UAV systems, and tactical command subsystems comprising sensor and communication systems.

Combat Aircraft
Thales is at the heart of the electronic mission systems of combat aircraft, serving purposes including target and threat detection, offensive and defensive weapon systems, and computerised navigation and attack systems.

Thales's capabilities comprise nose-mounted radars for surveillance and fire control, electronic warfare subsystems for threat detection and self-protection, and computers for navigation and attack systems.

Civil and Military Aerospace Services
Thales has an efficient global support network that provides tailored support services to customers worldwide in both civil and military businesses.

Air Forces: Thales systems operate with the world's major air forces and the company is an acknowledged innovator in military aviation. Thales offers complete mission electronics packages and key components enhancing the operational capabilities of combat aircraft. Renowned air platforms rely on Thales technology and the Group works hand-in-hand with air force customers to provide top-class, cutting-edge technology and services, including land-based simulation and training capabilities.
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Aircraft Manufacturers: Thales is a frontline partner of aircraft manufacturers around the world, providing critical capabilities including onboard cockpit and cabin equipment and electronics, sub-systems, systems and high added-value services. As prime contractor or key supplier, Thales is playing a pivotal role on most of today's most ambitious and innovative aviation programmes.
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Airlines, aircraft operators and pilots: Thales has developed close ties with airlines and aircraft operators, delivering tailor-made solutions to requirements ranging from cockpit electronics to in-flight entertainment systems for passengers. As well as providing actual equipment and systems, Thales offers extensive related services and thorough through-life support as part of its turnkey solutions. Civil and military aircraft pilots come into hands-on contact with Thales technology on a daily basis, relying on a host of innovations designed and produced by the company including cutting-edge simulated training systems, digital head-up displays, integrated flight management systems or, specifically designed for military helicopter pilots, helmet-mounted sights and displays.
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Land forces, Joint ISR and Navies: In close collaboration with operational personnel from armed forces worldwide, Thales has been developing and producing Electronic Warfare systems for over fifty years for more than fifty nations for airborne, space, naval and ground based applications.
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Space: Working in close conjunction with other Thales entities operating in the fields of space and air navigation, the Aerospace division’s offering encompasses the design, development and supply of equipment for space programmes for purposes such as data processing and trajectory monitoring. The company is making a substantial contribution to initiatives such as the future global positioning system Galileo.
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Microelectronics: Thales Microelectronics designs, engineers, integrates and tests electronics functions integrating active modules and low frequency or microwave hybrids for the Defence, Civil Aviation and Space industries as well as the professional sectors of Healthcare, Oil exploration, Telecommunications, and Ground transportation.
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