All-electric amphibious aircraft developer Jekta and avionics innovator Metavonics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of an aircraft management platform based on OpenMatrix Hub, providing flexibility to develop and simplify the certification of different avionics functions. The agreement was signed following the 2023 Dubai Airshow.
The agreement confirms Jekta’s intent to integrate OpenMatrix compact hardware into the PHA-ZE 100 control unit supporting the auxiliary functions of the aircraft. In addition to OpenMatrix, Jekta will use OpenBuilder, an integrated tool suite that greatly simplifies the development, integration and certification of all hosted avionics and auxiliary functions.
“The ability to deliver our airframe with one type of control unit that can support multiple functions and be quickly and easily updated, up to five times faster than existing options in some cases, adds real value to operators,” said George Alafinov, CEO and co-founder of Switzerland-based Jekta. “Our customers will only need to stock one compact controller, which augments supply-chain management. We’re exploring the options of integrating an OpenMatrix system that controls internal and external lights and non-critical sensors and supports aircraft health monitoring by collecting airplane data that can be turned into actionable information.”
“Our aim is to create a paradigm shift in the way aircraft manufacturers think about developing and certifying avionics functions,” said Mohamed Eladl, CEO of Metavonics. “Our open platform and developer ecosystem offers unparalleled optionality to innovate with speed. We are producing the first open, modular avionics platform for safety-critical applications specifically designed to meet the needs of advanced air mobility vehicles, and we’re delighted to work with the visionary PHA-ZE 100 programme.
“It will be a game-changer in the amphibious aviation sector, and we are proud that we can help Jekta achieve the goal of reducing operating costs and emissions while adding more value to the regional aviation network,” added Eladl.
Image: Jekta. Metavonics will support the PHA-ZE 100 development with OpenMatrix® hardware.
