GE Aerospace Powers Next Phase of U.S. Army’s FLRAA Program with Advanced Avionics

GE Aerospace has secured a pivotal subcontract from Bell Textron Inc., as part of a team effort to deliver cutting-edge avionics systems for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. This milestone follows Bell’s successful clearance of Milestone B, signaling the transition into the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.

At the core of GE Aerospace’s contribution is the “Digital Backbone,” a transformative technology enabling faster, cost-effective aircraft system upgrades through a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA). “The maturity of the digital backbone was critical to passing Milestone B,” said Matt Burns, General Manager of Avionics Systems at GE Aerospace.

The Digital Backbone, integrating Time-Sensitive Networking, acts as a high-speed data highway, future-proofing aircraft for evolving mission needs. It allows the U.S. Army to implement weapon system modifications without relying solely on the systems integrator.

Additionally, GE Aerospace’s Health Awareness System, already proven in commercial and military settings, brings predictive maintenance capabilities that enhance mission readiness and reduce lifecycle costs.

With decades of experience and a team of 53,000 innovators, GE Aerospace continues to redefine flight and support the Army’s next generation of vertical lift aircraft.