Crane Aerospace & Electronics (Crane A&E)has been selected to supply its Brake Control System (BCS) for Otto Aerospace’s Phantom 3500 business jet programme.
Under the collaboration, Crane A&E will provide a brake control solution based on its Standard Systems Architecture, offering advanced anti-skid braking performance, modular design and improved system reliability. The company said the architecture is designed to simplify integration while reducing development time and costs for aircraft manufacturers.
“We are pleased to continue our history of providing world-class brake control systems to some of the industry’s most innovative aircraft platforms,” said Ryan Sands, Vice President & General Manager, Landing & Control Systems at Crane A&E. “Otto Aerospace will be using our latest high-performance brake control system, and we look forward to supporting the programme with proven technology that delivers reliable performance.”
Crane A&E has been supplying brake control systems for commercial and defence aircraft for decades. Its heritage brand, Hydro-Aire, introduced the aviation industry’s first anti-skid braking system in partnership with Boeing in 1947. Today, the company’s brake control systems are installed on thousands of aircraft worldwide.
For Otto Aerospace, the partnership supports the Phantom 3500’s design objective of operating from shorter runways that are typically inaccessible to conventional business jets. The aircraft’s operating profile places significant importance on efficient and reliable braking performance.
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Kyle Heironimus, Chief Technology Officer of Otto Aerospace, said the Phantom 3500’s ability to access smaller airports depends on a brake control system that delivers consistent performance. “The Phantom 3500 is designed to bring passengers closer to their destinations using shorter runways, and that capability depends on a brake control system we can trust. Crane A&E’s proven anti-skid technology and modular architecture made them the right choice as we continue development of the aircraft,” he said.
The modular brake control systems can simplify maintenance, improve troubleshooting, and reduce aircraft downtime by enabling easier component replacement and supporting long-term system reliability throughout the aircraft’s operational life.
