Tom Peters
About Tom Peters
Tom Peters is the Senior Director of Aircraft Certification, known for his strategic partnerships with various aerospace companies to enhance the Overture and Symphony aircraft projects.
Title: Senior Director, Aircraft Certification
Tom Peters holds the position of Senior Director, Aircraft Certification. In this role, he oversees essential aspects of aircraft certification processes. He is responsible for ensuring compliance with stringent aviation standards and regulations. His role involves extensive collaboration with various partners and suppliers to develop and certify aircraft components integral to the safe operation of aircraft. Peters' leadership in certification processes supports the development and operational readiness of cutting-edge aviation technology.
Supplier Agreement with Honeywell for Overture's Integrated Flight Deck and Avionics Platform
Tom Peters facilitated a supplier agreement with Honeywell for Overture’s integrated flight deck and avionics platform. This agreement ensures advanced avionics and flight control systems are incorporated into Overture, providing pilots with state-of-the-art navigation and operational tools. Peters' involvement highlights his capacity to secure key partnerships essential for the technological advancement of aircraft systems.
Partnership with Safran Landing Systems for Overture's Landing Gear Design
Tom Peters is working with Safran Landing Systems on the design, operation, and integration of landing gear systems for Overture. This collaboration encompasses the development of advanced landing gear components ensuring optimal performance during takeoff, landing, and ground operations. Peters' role underscores the importance of integrating reliable and efficient landing gear systems in modern aircraft design.
Collaborations with Leading Aerospace Suppliers for Overture Development
Tom Peters has established multiple key collaborations with leading aerospace suppliers for the development of Overture. These partnerships include Latecoere for the electrical wiring interconnect system, Aernnova for wing supply, Leonardo for fuselage structural components, Aciturri for empennage, and Collins Aerospace for ice protection and air data systems. Each collaboration is crucial for integrating specialized components and ensuring the aircraft meets safety and performance standards.
Symphony Project Partnerships for Engine Design and Certification
Tom Peters is involved in the Symphony project, partnering with various industry leaders for engine design and certification. These include Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) for engine design and assembly, GE Additive for additive technology design consulting, and StandardAero as Symphony’s MRO partner. Additionally, he has secured partnerships with Dimensional Energy and AIR COMPANY for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support a net-zero carbon flight test program. These endeavors are part of a broader initiative to achieve advanced propulsion systems and sustainable aviation solutions.
Market-Expanding Relationship with Northrop Grumman
Tom Peters has forged a strategic relationship with Northrop Grumman to explore defense variants of Overture. This partnership aims to expand the market potential by adapting the aircraft for various defense applications. The collaboration leverages Northrop Grumman's expertise in defense technology, enabling the development of specialized aircraft variants tailored to meet defense requirements.