Avionics

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

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Dassault's FalconEye Nominated for Collier Trophy

Combined vision system in competition with the Blue Origin New Shepard, Boeing 737 Max and the USAF 212th Rescue/249th Airlift Squadrons.

February 2, 2017

JetTech Earns STC for Citation 550B/560 Touchscreens

The approval covers the Garmin GTN 650/7560 installation for Primus 1000-equipped Citation Bravo, Ultra, Encore and Excel jets.s

February 1, 2017

Volcanic Ash Detector for Jets Passes Ground Tests

At typical cruise speeds the system provides pilots with a seven to 10-minute warning, allowing sufficient time to safely evade ash clouds.

January 31, 2017

Transponder on Standby Led To Near Midair over Black Sea

Embraer 170's transponder was in “standby mode,” causing subsequent “unintentional interruption of air traffic service” and near midair with Falcon 900.

January 31, 2017

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Archangel Dual-use Avionics Help Military Fly Longer

The useful lifetime of the CH-47 Chinook military helicopter could be extended with installation of dual-use Archangel sensors.

January 26, 2017

Lufthansa Technik STCs Dual Ka-band Radome for BBJ1/2

The solution provides onboard high-speed internet, TV connections and a tail-view video feed.

January 24, 2017

Honeywell Debunks Reports of Bogus CPDLC Messages

G550 crew received a “DESCEND AT MAXIMUM” message on CPDLC, and when they checked on voice with ATC it hadn’t come from them.

January 17, 2017

Astronics Advances EmPower Product Line

The EmPower system will be used on the Cessna Denali.

January 13, 2017

Cockpit Avionics Part I: The U.S. ADS-B Mandate

Pardon our persistence, but TIME IS RUNNING OUT.

January 6, 2017

Textron Offers G1000 NXi Upgrade for King Airs, Pistons

King Air 200/300/350 series as well as Textron’s piston line are all eligible for the upgrade.

January 4, 2017

Lighter Socket Port Adds USB Power to Aircraft

The Guardian Avionics cigarette lighter power port can be installed by an A&P mechanic as a minor alteration.

January 4, 2017

Garmin Unveils G1000 NXi Upgrade

The new G1000 NXi (next-generation) adds faster processors and unique features such as visual approaches and map overlays on the HSI.

January 3, 2017

Max-Viz 1200 EVS Gets DO-160G Approval

The EVS display enables pilots to see when flying day or night in smoke, haze and light fog.

December 27, 2016

Aspen Gets FAA OK for Evolution with Garmin Transponder

The integration will clear enable access to weather and traffic information on the Aspen displays.

December 22, 2016

Vector Earns EASA Nod for ADS-B Solution

The system is intended for the the Airbus Helicopters AS332, Leonardo Helicopters AW139, and the Sikorsky S-76 series.

December 21, 2016

AEA Survey: ADS-B Fueling Growth at Avionics Shops

89 percent of avionics shops expect their businesses to grow in the next 12 months, up from 81 percent in last year’s survey.

December 15, 2016

West Star Wins STC for Falcon 900B Datalink Install

CPDL-C improves communication capabilities in areas that usually require third-party HF communication relay, such as oceanic and en route airspace.

December 15, 2016

EFVS Final Rule Allows ‘No Natural Vision’ Landings

Under the new FAA rule pilots can continue the approach to landing using only the images displayed by the EVS on the HUD.

December 13, 2016

Honeywell Displays ‘Flying Technology Lab’ at MEBAA

The 757 test-bed has helped shape modern aviation, company says.

December 8, 2016

FalconEye Popular With 8X Buyers

Dassault’s FalconEye, a combined vision system that improves pilot situational awareness, has been selected by 4 out of 5 Falcon 8X customers.

December 7, 2016

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