Avionyx and Rapita Systems have announced they are partnering to accelerate avionics development. With software compliance issues constraining eVTOL and aircraft supply chains, the companies say their collaboration will help the aerospace industry hit regulatory targets faster.
Avionyx are owned by Joby Aviation, the electric air taxi developers. Focused on engineering, their capabilities complement Rapita’s expertise in software verification tools. Getting software to adhere to rigorous industry standards can take years and millions in investment, but by partnering the two businesses say they can create a ‘one-stop shop’ for safety and compliance.
Tom Ferrell, General Manager at Avionyx said:
This collaboration enables Avionyx to offer our customers a faster, more efficient path to certification, even for the most demanding DAL A and multi-core projects. Rapita’s tools, combined with our decades of aerospace experience, create a powerful solution for programs across the Americas.
Rapita say the partnership will help companies find and fix software bugs ‘in hours instead of weeks’. It will also support investment in the most powerful computer chips while remaining compliant with aviation regulation. If successful, the collaboration will reduce supply chain delays and associated costs. Jamie Ayre, Chief Commercial Officer at Rapita Systems, commented:
Rapita and Avionyx joining forces is a logical union given our shared focus on supporting high-criticality aerospace projects and commitment to solving the industry’s hardest challenges.
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