The shift toward more sustainable and efficient aerospace systems is reshaping onboard architectures. The “More Electric Aircraft” (MEA) concept, which replaces hydraulic, mechanical or pneumatic systems with electrical alternatives, introduces new technical challenges that directly affect equipment design, testing, and qualification processes.
New Requirements, New Testing Strategies
Whether developing a new product or retrofitting an existing one, the transition to fully electric environments impacts every stage of the lifecycle: from power electronics and electromagnetic compatibility to thermal management and fault tolerance. These increased constraints require a complete rethinking of the test strategy.
Testing is no longer limited to verifying product functionality. It must now ensure reliability and safety in complex, interconnected ecosystems. Standards like ED-247 are essential in this context, enabling simulation and validation in distributed real-time environments, particularly for safety-critical applications
A Cross-Functional Hardware Expertise
At Scalian, our mission-critical systems expertise enables us to support the design, adaptation, and qualification of embedded hardware across the full value chain. Our in-depth knowledge of real-time kernels, drivers, hardware-software interfaces, and test bench architecture positions us to deliver tailored solutions from specification through deployment.
In the context of the More Electric Aircraft, this includes:
- Designing test systems adapted to new electromagnetic and distributed constraints;
- Developing hardware and software tools to simulate, monitor, and validate equipment performance throughout its lifecycle;
- Embedding intelligent features (automation, telemetry, health monitoring) into test benches to enhance validation speed and accuracy.
We approach every project with a focus on robustness, optimization, and scalability—delivering solutions that evolve alongside sector standards and requirements.
Testing for Operational Availability
Mission-critical systems demand the highest levels of reliability. Test benches are not simply evaluation tools—they are strategic assets within the development cycle. By incorporating cutting-edge technologies and best practices, we help maximize operational availability while reducing time-to-market and lifecycle costs.
As systems grow more complex, test infrastructure must evolve in kind—becoming smarter, more connected, and capable of simulating real-world conditions with precision. At Scalian, this vision drives our mission-critical hardware expertise and supports our clients in meeting the challenges of the next generation of aerospace systems.
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