BAE Systems has been selected to deliver its interior control panel for the US Air Force (USAF) KC-46A tanker aircraft being developed by Boeing.

The touchscreen controls system features a durable design with intuitive controls, a colour touchscreen display, and a variety of peripheral and network ports.

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The panel touchscreen technology and interface allow the control of various interior functions on the new strategic transport aircraft.

BAE will convert its 737 attendant control panel (ACP) into a derivative aircraft application to support the tanker project.

BAE Systems aircraft electronics director Steve Hissong said the system could be installed on legacy aircraft, making the touchscreen controls a suitable solution for the KC-46A.

BAE will perform the KC-46A tanker touchscreen cabin control systems work in New York and Indiana, US.

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