Avionics

The NextGen ProLink system was developed by Chicago Jet Group using Universal Avionics as the base avionics.

STCs to upgrade the Falcon 50 flight deck offer life-extending options to owners of the classic Dassault trijet.

JetTech has added more capability with enhanced upgrades available for the Cessna CitationJet series.

Some of the new products announced at this year's Aircraft Electronics Association convention.

The STC for MyGoFlight's SkyDisplay head-up display brings added safety features to GA aircraft at a significantly lower price.

The ProLink STC for the G200 paves the way for a Universal Avionics InSight display system flight deck upgrade.

Appareo's new AIRS-400 image recorder enables operators to implement FDM and FOQA programs.

Blackhawk has acquired Columbia Avionics & Aircraft Services, a specialist in Cessna Citation avionics STCs.

Textron Aviation has introduced a numeric controls technician apprenticeship program.

AEA, member repair stations and manufacturers, and the Urban Institute collaborated on the design of the avionics technician apprenticeships.

Satcon Direct’s tail-mounted Plane Simple Ku-band satcom antenna will first be STC’d for Dassault Falcon 2000-series jets.

This year's Aircraft Electronics Association convention bodes well for other events this year, with high numbers of attendees and exhibitors.

Leonardo has been contracted to install its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system on a Bombardier Global 7500.

The GFC 600 digital autopilot STC for PC-12s adds many new capabilities, including electronic stability and protection.

West Star completed the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade at its Colorado facility.

ForeFlight Version 13.5 adds some useful new features, including a Hold Advisor and an easier way to see approach minimums.

Pilatus has announced a slew of new cabin and avionics features for its PC-24 twinjet based on customer feedback from 50,000+ hours of fleet operations.

EASA has approved the Garmin G1000 NXi upgrade for Embraer Phenom 100s and 300s equipped with the Prodigy Flight Deck.

A new Transport Canada Advisory Circular removes previous airworthiness and special authorization requirements for installation and approval of ADS-B.

The Bell 505 is the second helicopter model to be certified for installation of Garmin's GFC 600H helicopter flight control system.

Experts says more energy-efficient propulsion and autonomous flight technology could significant cut the cost of carrying a smaller numbers of passengers.

Garmin Pilot version 10.5 helps pilots view graphical depictions of closed airports and runways.

Gulfstream Aerospace has surpassed 500 installations of the Inmarsat Jet ConneX connectivity platform on large-cabin Gulfstreams.

Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision Jet Safe Return Emergency Autoland system, which is based on Garmin’s Autoland technology, has received approval from EASA.

Garmin's new Smart Glide system automatically guides an airplane suffering engine failure to an airport within gliding distance.

Avidyne's new 12-inch Vantage displays feature touchscreen technology, higher resolution, and faster processors.

The PilotEye vision system is based on artificial intelligence technology and promises to reduce pilot workload, while also supporting autonomous flight.

Buyers of Piper's M-series single-engine aircraft can now add the optional Garmin GWX 8000 digital radar.

Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales fell 7.1 percent year-over-year, to roughly $1.07 billion, in the first six months.

Avionics specialist Spirit Aeronautics will operate from Baker Aviation's new hangar at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.