Thomas Global Systems

Thomas Global Systems designs, manufactures and supports avionics and electronic systems for commercial aviation and defence customers. Founded in 1956 as Thomas Electronics of Australia, it is privately held, led by the Hutchinson family, and operates engineering, manufacturing and MRO facilities in Sydney, Australia and Irvine, California.

Products and services

• LCD flight displays replacing legacy CRT units, such as the TFD-4000/4100 series for Collins Pro Line 4 (EFD-4076/4077), the TFD-8601 for Collins EFD-86 and the EFI-650 for Honeywell ED-800
• Displays for aircraft including ATR 42/72, Dash 8, Saab 340, Saab 2000, EMB120 and business jets
• Custom avionics engineering, certification and display lifecycle support
• Repair, overhaul and support services
• Military avionics, including AH-64E Apache crew station components for Boeing
• Land, surface ship and submarine mission electronics
• Simulation and training systems, including M1A2 Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainers for the Australian Army

Company facts

• Founded 1956 as a joint venture with Thomas Electronics Inc. of New Jersey and Australian investors
• AS9100D / ISO 9001 certified
• Display upgrades approved by EASA, Transport Canada and the UK CAA, among others