Easy On/Easy Off Pod is Airline Friendly

Northrop Grumman is partnered with commercial airlines to integrate the Guardian™ system into routine operations.

Minimal Impact on Airline Operations

• Requires minimal pilot and maintenance personnel training
• Aircraft modifications to accept pod can be easily accomplished during normal heavy maintenance

Portable

• Pod can be removed from one aircraft and attached to another in less than an hour
• Pod modularity eliminates the need to equip every aircraft in the fleet
• Common design permits mounting on all aircraft types

Reliable

• Operational test & evaluation units are on track to achieve reliability goals

Operations and Supportability

• Uses line replaceable units, standard tools and existing personnel
• No special test equipment at flight line
• No electrical, safety or operational interference
• Designed to exceed FAA safety-of-flight requirements

Affordable

• Data accumulated during Phase III on operational revenue generating aircraft displayed no measurable fuel penalty or loss of performance with pod installed

Airline Friendly

• Modular design concept allows for flexibility to meet the needs of dynamic airline schedules
• No special tools or training required

Deployable Anywhere

• Applicable to operations ranging from domestic short haul to international long haul
• Simple installation makes the Guardian™ System ideal for rapid installation on aircraft going into areas of increased risk

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