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EDM: Empowering aviation futures through Tempest and beyond
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Tempest Crew Escape System Test
Typhoon CESST (Trainer)
F-35A Mock Up
EDM Background
Danish Air Force F-35 Mock Up
More recently they have attained their BAE SYSTEMS SC10 approval and are currently manufacturing aircraft components for the Tempest prototype aircraft. Established in 1973, their business is around 70% defence related with significant UK export value and are currently working on Project Selborne along with the Capita consortium and the UK MoD on the refurbishment and relocation of the Royal Navy’s submarine training and simulation equipment.
To date several complex test rigs have been delivered including the High-Speed Ejection Seat Test Sled, Flight Control System Hydraulic Test Rig, Utilities Management System Avionics Test Rig and the first Tempest simulator cockpit. The High-Speed Ejection Seat Test Sled forebody was designed and manufactured in collaboration with Martin Baker Aircraft. This test rig had a number of serious design challenges to overcome the high acceleration and deceleration forces that were exerted during the multiple test runs at up to 500mph that were undertaken at the Martin Baker Aircraft test facility in Langford Lodge, Northern Ireland during 2022. The assembly of the Tempest engine inlet duct required EDM to manufacture many high tolerance complex parts using aircraft grade materials, fasteners and assembly processes to current Typhoon standards. The complete 10m long duct support rig was also designed and manufactured by EDM. The five uniquely shaped duct sections were supplied by BAE SYSTEMS and close teamwork between BAE SYSTEMS, Rolls Royce and EDM was crucial in delivering this complex assembly on time to the Rolls Royce Filton facility where engine testing was successfully completed in February 2023. EDM are currently involved in the design and manufacture of the Environmental Control System test rig.
Trainer and Ejection Systems Maintenance Trainer which are in use with the Royal Air Force, United State Air Force, Japanese Air Self Defence Force and others. The full mission simulators include EDM’s high fidelity replica ejection seats which are manufactured under agreement with Martin Baker Aircraft.
Development of training equipment that utilises cutting edge Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technology is part of EDM’s future expansion plans.
Based in Newton Heath Manchester, EDM design and manufacture training and simulation equipment for military and civil customers typically working with many airlines and aerospace and defence OEMs. They have a rare niche expertise in providing total solutions for complex specialist engineering projects. EDM have 3,4 and 5 Axis machining capability and have a composite parts facility, including an autoclave and clean rooms commissioned in 2021. Their AS9100D approval covers machining, composites, mechanical assembly and electrical harness manufacture. They are also JOSCAR registered.
Recently EDM designed and manufactured a replica full scale Lockheed Martin F-35A for the Danish Ministry of Defence. This was delivered in July. The mock-up will serve various purposes within the Royal Danish Air Force’s (RDAF) operations. One function is recruitment, where potential future F35 pilots and technicians can get a taste of what it’s like to be in the cockpit of an F-35A. Additionally, the mock-up will grace indoor and outdoor exhibitions, taking centre stage in the RDAF displays. EDM have a long history of mock up manufacture including Typhoon, Hawk, SAAB Grippen along with numerous specialised projects such as the Unmanned Air System concept showcased recently by BAE SYSTEMS at the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Training Academy
EDM recently announced the establishment of a cabin crew training academy based at their Manchester facility and are aiming to be a leading provider of cabin crew training services. The move comes as part of EDM’s efforts to diversify into niche airline and airport service provision and will utilise their recently created world class cabin and flight crew training centre. Skypeople Training were formed in July 2023, recently approved by the CAA they join the EDM Group of companies alongside RGF Support which specialises in airport airside training covering aircraft ground handling, baggage handling, first aid training and many other specialist activities for which security and safety are critical considerations.
Civil Airline Training Simulators
EDM continues to lead the market with its latest civil aviation training products. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, EDM has been at the forefront of supplying state-of-the-art training devices to major airlines, providing extremely high- fidelity hands-on training for cabin crew and air crew. United Airlines (UA) recently opened a new training facility in Dallas, USA setting a new standard for aviation training excellence. EDM played a crucial role by supplying ten advanced training devices, each meticulously engineered to replicate the full range of Boeing aircraft types operated by UA. Jet2 has recently established their new Manchester training facility and EDM has been an important part of Jet2’s new operation supplying a range of world-class training devices along with all important after sales support.
Tempest
EDM are a key supplier to the Tempest combat air demonstrator aircraft program for test rigs, wind tunnel and aircraft parts.
Military Aircraft Simulators
EDM have a well-established reputation for designing and manufacturing highly complex military full mission simulators and part task training devices. These are in service worldwide with multiple air forces. They have worked with BAE SYSTEMS, CAE, Boeing and continue to work with Lockheed Martin on the highly successful F-35 programme and uniquely supply the F-35 Weapons Loading
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