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The first delivery is due in 2022. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Installation of five multifunction cockpit screens is intended to \u201cimprove reliability while cutting the cost of support,\u201d the DGA said. The systems will also allow the planes to be flown in civil airspace all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The avionics upgrade includes a redesign of the autopilot and inertial navigation system, Air France Industries KLM Engineering &amp; Maintenance said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo ensure this work is carried out under optimum conditions, AFI KLM E&amp;M has selected Boeing Defense, Space &amp; Security as a major partner in this contract,\u201d the company said. 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