The C-27J Flying Test Bed aircraft, technology demonstrator of the European Clean Sky 2 programme, concluded the REG IADP - Regional Integrated Aircraft Demonstration Platform - technology demonstration campaign at Turin-Caselle.

Italsystem is responsible for the design, development and certification according to DO178C (DAL B) of the SW for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of WINGTIP and WINGLET. The movement of these particular surfaces takes place thanks to advanced electromechanical actuators with local digital control units and a central flight control computer that, on board the aircraft, acts as a supervisor, verifying and adjusting in real time the performance of the active aerodynamic control and load distribution system (Load Control & Alleviation) to optimise aircraft attitude, performance and fuel consumption in the various phases of flight. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

The in-flight demonstration brings to a conclusion the cycle of technological development started 10 years ago at European level with the coordination of Leonardo and the involvement of an important national supply chain integrated with a highly qualified European ecosystem, with over 100 partners including SMEs, Research Centres, Universities and Industries.

The unique design of the Adaptive Winglet was developed by CIRA, which is responsible for the activity, in collaboration with Tecnam, Umbra and Italsystem, to meet Leonardo's requirements for the future TP90 regional aircraft. Its special feature is the presence of two independently movable morphing surfaces, which increase the aerodynamic efficiency of the wing by actively controlling loads at the wing interface. ITALSYSTEM was responsible for the development and qualification of the SW to control these surfaces.

The movement of these particular surfaces takes place thanks to advanced electromechanical actuators with local digital control units and a central flight control computer that, on board the aircraft, acts as a supervisor, verifying and adjusting in real time the performance of the active aerodynamic load control and distribution system (Load Control & Alleviation) to optimise aircraft attitude, performance and fuel consumption in the various phases of flight.