Safety First on Boeing 777x with Rockwell Collins’ Avionics Gateway Secure Server

October 15, 2015  | Written by APEX Staff

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This article originally appeared in The APEX EXPO Daily Experience – Day One. 

Passengers flying on a new Boeing 777x airplane won’t have to worry about malicious Internet hacks. That’s because the aircraft manufacturer has teamed up with Rockwell Collins to provide the Avionics Gateway secure server, which will incorporate the latest generation of Rockwell Collins’ Secure Server Router.

A secure server means flight deck, cabin crew and ground operations are able to communicate without being exposed to so called “malicious threats,”says Greg Irmen, vice-president and general manager, Flight Controls and Information Systems at Rockwell Collins. “Next-generation aircraft will offer incredible on-board networking capabilities and aircraft makers like Boeing are investing in sophisticated, secure solutions to ensure the networks are protected.”

“Aircraft makers like Boeing are investing in sophisticated, secure solutions to ensure the networks are protected.” – Greg Irmen, Rockwell Collins

The Avionics Gateway server is just one of a host of products Rockwell Collins will be offering onboard the world’s largest twin engine, including large-format displays, weather radar and select flight controls. And, for the first time for 777 aircraft, Rockwell Collins’ Head-Up Guidance System will be available.