Reliable, consistent power to sensitive electronics is a critical factor in the design of intelligent munitions, says Christian Jonglas, Customer Support Manager at GAIA Converter, requiring close attention to the need for flexibility in input power, thermal, size and certification requirements.

The issue of fuel economy and reduction of emissions has come to the fore in the aviation industry, not only for environmental reasons but simple economic ones as well; the reduction of traffic due to the covid pandemic has put some operators out of business and made the others rethink their business models.