This is interesting:
Litton Industries' System
The QF A330 flight control system was supplied by Litton Industries, a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Northrop Grumman Corp., according to the telex issued to airlines. Carriers can choose data computers made by Litton or Honeywell Inc. for the model. The fault hasn't occurred with Honeywell equipment.
Northrop, the world's largest warship builder, acquired Litton in 2001 for about $5.18 billion. Northrop is ``involved in the investigation and we're helping in any way we can,'' said Gina Piellusch, a spokeswoman, adding that she didn't immediately have further information.
European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co., Airbus's owner, fell 93 cents, or 8.4 percent to 10.17 euros in Paris trading. Northrop fell as much as $1.84, or 4.1 percent, to $43.37 and was down 3.4 percent as of 11:54 a.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading.
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., which operates 28 A330s or A340s fitted with systems covered by Airbus's alert, is taking the recommended steps, it said in an e-mailed reply to Bloomberg News queries. Actions include changes to checks by flight crews and maintenance procedures, the Hong Kong-based carrier added.
The Fault actually DID occur with Honeywell, but on the B777 of MAS...