Thomas Global secures long-term supply of new cathode ray tubes for cockpit displays

Thomas Global has confirmed long-term supply arrangements with Toshiba, the OEM of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) for use in avionic cockpit display units. The long-term supply of factory-new OEM CRTs underpins Thomas Global’s long-term support commitment for a range of CRT-based avionic displays used in narrow and wide bodied commercial, business and military aircraft. Thomas Global has built an industry leading reputation in avionic CRTs, supplying airlines, MROs and government agencies with reliable and cost-effective CRT display support solutions incorporating factory-new OEM CRTs. The long-term CRT supply arrangement builds on a 40-year relationship between Toshiba and Thomas Global. “Thomas Global is pleased to have secured one of the industry’s largest orders of new avionic CRTs, meaning that we can offer operators continued, best-in-class support across a range of Honeywell, Thales, Rockwell Collins and GE CRT-based cockpit displays for years to come” said David Barnes, COO of Thomas Global.