Avionics

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

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Sabreliner Involved in Midair Not TCAS Equipped

A witness stated that the Sabreliner twinjet and Cessna 172 piston single did not appear to take avoidance actions before colliding.

Accidents

September 8, 2015

Garmin Transforms Touch Controller Into Standby Instrument

The new Garmin GTC 580 touchscreen controller can eliminate the need to install a separate standby flight display.

Avionics

September 8, 2015

FAA Outlines LOA Process for Foreign GNSS Approaches

Process allows FAA inspectors to issue a Letter of Authorization to Part 91 operators to fly GNSS approaches in some countries outside the U.S.

Avionics

September 4, 2015

Product Support Survey Part 2: Avionics

Garmin tops the list of avionics manufacturers in AIN’s annual survey, with Rockwell Collins and Universal Avionics tied for second.

Avionics

September 1, 2015

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Pentastar Aviation Awarded Gulfstream GV Wi-Fi STC

Duncan's avionics team can approve the use of onboard portable electronics onboard aircraft with wireless networks or Wi-Fi hot spots.

Avionics

September 1, 2015

Astronautics Secure Server Gets EASA OK for A320 Family

Nexis securely connects the aircraft by recording, monitoring and automatically transmitting flight and maintenance operational quality assurance data.

Avionics

August 31, 2015

Satcom Direct Validates Ka-band Services for Bizav

With speeds of up to 50 Mbps, Jet ConneX will deliver global satcom services that support streaming videos in flight.

Avionics

August 25, 2015

Stevens Aviation To Install CMD ADS-B Packages

CMD's ADS-B OUT solution is a relatively simple installation for aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 and 21 avionics.

Avionics

August 21, 2015

Avionica Unveils 4G QAR Data Delivery Module

The new 4G module will be STC approved for installation on 250 aircraft types, including all business jets and turboprops.

Avionics

August 19, 2015

Updates Needed for Iridium SatVoice with Safety Services

Changes will be required to installations of Part 121, 125 and 135 SatVoice systems by November 2016.

Avionics

August 15, 2015

Rockwell Collins Delivers First 'Gen 3' Helmet Display for F-35

The third-generation helmet-mounted display system incorporates several improvements over the Gen 2 system.

Avionics

August 12, 2015

FANS Upgrade Now Available for Falcon 900/900B

The upgrade allows aircraft to fly North Atlantic tracks where Fans equipage is required.

Avionics

August 12, 2015

Duncan Aviation Launches NextGen Resource

The company's aim is to provide a go-to resource for information about the NextGen initiatives.

Avionics

August 10, 2015

Satcom Direct enhances cabin, cockpit communications

The U.S. communications provider offers equipment to make the most of satellite connectivity.

Avionics

August 7, 2015

TCAS 7.1 Upgrade Certified for Early Citations

Textron Aviation is installing the TCAS II Change 7.1 software at its factory-owned service centers.

Avionics

August 7, 2015

Iridium Satcom-maker ICG Sold to Rockwell Collins

The acquisition of ICG adds new Iridium satcom capabilities to the Rockwell Collins product line.

Avionics

August 7, 2015

TrueNorth Simphone DLU Selected for FANS Upgrade

The Simphone FANS-1/A DLU Iridium satcom simplifies position reporting and communication with controllers over North Atlantic routes.

Avionics

August 7, 2015

Flying Colours Adding Challenger ADS-B STC

The Flying Colours ADS-B OUT upgrade is for the Challenger 604 and 605 models.

Avionics

August 4, 2015

Avionics Market Shows 3.1-percent Climb Over Q1

The AEA Avionics Market Report showed that sales climbed in the second quarter, but faced a year-over-year drop compared to the first half of 2014.

Avionics

August 4, 2015

757 FANS STC Issued to Associated Air Center

FAA approves Associated Air Center FANS/CPDLC upgrade for Boeing 757-200.

Avionics

July 31, 2015