Barco's 15.4" display head selected for integration into the cockpit of COMAC's C919 commercial airliner

Barco has announced that the Chinese Aeronautical Radio Electronics Research Institute (CARERI) has selected Barco's 15.4" display head for integration into the cockpit of COMAC's C919 commercial airliner series. The first display heads are scheduled for delivery in 2014.

With passenger traffic on a steep rise in China, the demand for new airplanes grows unabated. To cater to this need, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) commenced construction of its C919 series of airliners in 2009. The Chinese CARERI research institute, which was chosen to develop the cockpit for the new aircraft, decided to integrate Barco's display head on account of its easy integration possibilities and excellent optical performance. Barco's experience in DAL A certification for civil aviation and its local presence in China also influenced CARERI's choice.