Airbus’ New Integrated Radio And Audio System Creates Pilot Headaches

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Thierry Dubois
August 26, 2025

A control panel on the Draims includes the transponder and traffic collision avoidance system.

Credit: Airbus

Draims control panel — A control panel on the Draims includes the transponder and traffic collision avoidance system.

Credit: Airbus

The crew of a Transavia-operated Airbus A321neo flying to Amsterdam on April 29 found that adjustments to their first radio management panel were not synchronized with the second, although the first took into account those made to the second. Then an air traffic controller informed the crew that he…

Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews.

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