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Harris Achieves Second Open-Architecture Verification Under FACE Standards

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

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Harris Achieves Second Open-Architecture Verification Under FACE Standards

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A major development toward the real-world application of open-systems architecture in avionics occurred March 7 when Harris Corp. [HRS] was verified compliant with the Future Airborne Capabilities Environment.The Open Group, which oversees conformance to FACE standards, announced that both Rockwell Collins [COL] and Harris Corp. have obtained verification for software products.Rockwell already verified its Mission Flight Management software in 2016. Harris recently passed muster with its FliteScience digital map software. To achieve FACE compliance, software must pass a test of…

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