Teledyne Controls, a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, and a provider of avionics and aircraft data management solutions, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the installation of their enhanced Airborne Data Loader, eADL XS, on the Airbus A320 family of aircraft, including the A318, A319, A320, and A321 models. Teledyne’s eADL XS is already certified on the Boeing 737NG aircraft series.
Designed to streamline the way operators manage avionics software updates and configuration data, Teledyne’s next-generation data loader eADL XS is fully compliant with the stringent ARINC 645-1 requirements for OEM secure dataloading. With features such as secure wireless capabilities, comprehensive validation of digital signatures and secure boot, along with an intuitive interface, the eADL XS ensures the integrity of software parts and protects against unauthorized access at every stage, while reducing maintenance time and enhancing operational efficiency.
“This new STC approval marks a major milestone in our mission to deliver faster, more secure, and flexible data loading solutions for our airline customers, enabling them to modernize their legacy fleets to meet today’s stringent security standards,” said Mehrdad Radmehr, President of Teledyne Controls.
This STC approval enables commercial and cargo operators to install the eADL XS across their A32X fleets, supporting a wide range of avionics systems and configurations. The solution is fully compliant with industry standards and offers seamless integration with existing maintenance workflows. The eADL XS is an easy drop-in replacement of existing dataloading hardware, simplifying the upgrade process for the operators.
Teledyne Controls continues to innovate in the field of aircraft connectivity and data management, helping airlines and MROs meet the demands of modern aviation with scalable, future-ready solutions.