Avionics

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

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Avidyne Releases Major FMS Software Update

The latest version of Avidyne's FMS operating system software will come with new units and can be installed in the field by Avidyne dealers.

Avionics

September 2, 2022

Product Support Survey 2022, Part 2: Flight Deck Avionics, Cabin Management Systems, and Airborne Connectivity

Results of AIN's Avionics Product Support Survey show Garmin ranked number one, followed by Collins Aerospace, and Universal Avionics.

Avionics

September 1, 2022

SkyLink 7100 Qualified for Crewed Aircraft

Blue Sky Network has qualified its SkyLink 7100 Iridium satcom to DO-160G, and the antenna has received FAA TSO C159d approval.

Avionics

August 31, 2022

SmartSky Achieves 100% Continental U.S. Coverage

SmartSky Networks’ high-speed, air-to-ground (ATG) broadband network is now available for business aircraft users across the entire continental U.S.

Avionics

August 31, 2022

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High Number of TCAS Alerts at KDEN Still a Safety Issue

The FAA has issued a safety notice to advise pilots of the continued high number of TCAS alerts on approaches to Runway 16L/16R at Denver Intl. Airport.

Avionics

August 30, 2022

Pro Star Aviation Plans Facility, Capabilities Expansion

Pro Star Aviation in New Hampshire has a number of efforts underway to expand its maintenance and STC capabilities.

Avionics

August 29, 2022

FAA OKs STC Path for Caravan Autonomous Flight System

Autonomous aircraft systems developer Reliable Robotics said the FAA has accepted the certification basis for its autoflight system on the Cessna Caravan.

Avionics

August 29, 2022

Australia Offers VFR Pilots ADS-B Avionics Subsidy

The Australian government is offering up to AUS$5,000 to help offset costs of installing ADS-B equipment in crewed VFR aircraft.

Avionics

August 24, 2022

FreeFlight Shipping Newly TSO’d Radar Altimeters

FreeFlight Systems' 5G-tolerant radar altimeters meet the performance standards for airborne low-range radar altimeters.

Avionics

August 16, 2022

ANAC Validates Taillight ADS-B Transponder

The Brazilian STC for uAvionix's tailBeaconX ADS-B transponder covers more than 250 single-engine airplane models.

Avionics

August 12, 2022

Airlines Clamor for Clarity on Altimeter Upgrades for 5G

The airline industry calls on the FAA to issue more definitive guidance for upgrading their radio altimeters to accommodate full-strength 5G signals.

Airlines

August 12, 2022

Avionics Sales Increase for Eighth Consecutive Quarter

The Aircraft Electronics Association's Avionics Market Report noted higher sales to OEMs.

Avionics

August 12, 2022

FAA Provides MOC for UAS Remote ID Mandate

The FAA has published a means of compliance for UAS manufacturers to meet the requirements for providing remote identification capability.

Avionics

August 12, 2022

HAI Requests Expanded Radar Altimeter Exemption

Continuing 5G concerns prompt requested for expanded radar altimeter exemption for air ambulances

Avionics

August 10, 2022

Satcom Direct Keeps Bandeirante Connected

The first-ever Plane Simple Ku-band satcom installation for a turboprop will be in an Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante

Avionics

August 8, 2022

Elliott Aviation Retrofits Autoland into TBM 940s

Under the HomeSafe retrofit program, Elliott Aviation completed autoland installations into 29 TBM 940s.

Avionics

August 4, 2022

Astronautics Completes Headquarters Relocation

All of Astronautics divisions are now co-located at the same facility for the first time in the company's more than 60 year history.

Avionics

August 4, 2022

AML Expanded for AV-30-C EFIS Installations

The latest approval expands the applicability of uAvionix's STC for the AV-30-C electronic flight instrument to many more single- and twin-engine airplanes

Avionics

August 2, 2022

More Operators Gain Access to RNP AR Approaches

Honeywell is helping business jet operators take advantage of the lower minimums and greater precision offered by RNP AR instrument approaches.

Avionics

August 1, 2022

Metro's PAC installs Garmin G1000 NXi in Bell 407

PAC International recently upgraded a Michigan police Bell 407 with an Aeronautical Accessories/Garmin G1000 NXi retrofit kit.

Avionics

July 29, 2022