THOMMEN SUPERSONIC AIR DATA COMPUTER SELECTED FOR F-5 FIGHTERS
MUTTENZ, SWITZERLAND – November 9, 2018. Swiss avionics manufacturer THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT LTD. and California-based MRO and FBO provider CIRCLE AIR GROUP are pleased to announce the selection of Thommen’s AC32 Digital Air Data Computer for the upgrade of a full fleet of F-5 fighter aircraft.
The AC32, renowned for its market-leading reliability and accuracy, has recently received a substantial product enhancement with the addition of high-performance sensors and advanced airspeed computation capabilities to support supersonic operations. The product will be installed on CIRCLE AIR GROUP’s own fleet of CF-5A and CF-5D fighters, which will serve as aggressors and tactical support assets for US Air Force and Navy operational training requirements. The aircraft will receive a complete avionics modernization with the Garmin G3000 flight deck.
“We are extremely proud that CIRCLE AIR GROUP trusted us for this exciting program”, said Thomas Terschlusen, THOMMEN’S Director of Sales & Marketing. “Thanks to our highly configurable air data systems which we can tailor to really match platform-specific requirements, we are convinced that we will greatly enhance the aircraft’s mission capabilities with a modern and superior air data computer solution, fully integrated within the Garmin G3000 suite.”
“When looking at the different options available on the market to upgrade the legacy air data system installed on our CF-5A and CF-5D fighters, we wanted a solution that could support high-performance operations, but that we could also implement with minimal costs and efforts”, explained Dee L. Conger, CIRCLE AIR GROUP’s CEO. “The AC32 is a highly reputed product. We are glad that we chose the THOMMEN solution for our program. It will help us give a second life to those amazing airplanes.”
Circle Air Group is partnered with Tactical Air Support, Inc. to field the world’s largest civilian fleet of F-5 aircraft in support of U.S. and International Military commercial air services requirements.
About THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT LTD.:
THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT Ltd. has been supplying the global aircraft industry with Swiss quality avionics and mission equipment for civil and military applications for over one century.
THOMMEN is a world-leading manufacturer of air data computers and altimeters, cockpit and mission displays, digital clocks and chronographs for helicopters, fixed wing aircraft & UAVs. THOMMEN also offers superior aviation qualified flashlights and interior lighting. For more corporate information, please visit: www.thommen.aero
About CIRCLE AIR GROUP:
CIRCLE AIR GROUP is one of the largest FAA Part 145 Maintenance shops and FBOs in Southern California located at Gillespie Field in San Diego (KSEE). With a large staff of highly experienced mechanics and service personnel, Circle Air Group is uniquely positioned to provide world class maintenance, upgrades and repair services for your turbine aircraft.
At Circle Air, our philosophy is simple … give our customers the best possible experience and they come back. We love aviation. That’s why Circle Air is committed to having a passionate team that anticipates our customer’s needs, pays great attention to detail, safety and security, and strives for excellence in everything we do. For more corporate information, please visit: www.circleag.com/
About TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT, INC.
Tactical Air Support Inc. (TacAir) is a leader in commercial air services, tactical aviation training, and technical advisory services for the US Military and our International partners. Since its inception in 2005, TacAir has continuously applied innovative business practices to provide the government and aviation industry unparalleled, yet affordable commercial air support and tactical consulting. The TacAir team brings the industry’s finest cadre of proven leaders and aviators paired with one of the world’s largest commercial fleet of sustainable, safe, and upgraded F-5 aircraft. Our diverse staff consists of former Weapons School Instructors and Graduates, Operational Aviators, Adversaries and Test Pilots, Astronauts, Air Battle Managers, and Aviation Maintenance professionals. To find out more, please visit: http://tacticalairsupport.com.