Avionics
New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.
Avionics
Securaplane developing near-wireless flight-control system
Securaplane, a small company nestled in the Catalina Mountain foothills north of Tucson, Ariz., is taking large steps toward the emergence of near-wireless
Avionics
Handheld navcoms offer low-cost backup solution
With the triple- and sometimes quadruple-redundant electrical systems in the most modern business jets, carrying a backup battery-powered handheld radio or
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Intros Cabin File Server
Honeywell last month introduced the CabinLAN II, a file server it claims is designed to improve the efficiency of onboard networks based around high-speed
Avionics
Chelton Gains Approval for FlightLogic Nav and Autopilot Interfaces
Chelton Flight Systems has gained certification for the AIU-1 analog interface unit, an important milestone that adds seven more TSOs to the company’s Flig
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airia Demonstrates Novel Idea for Global Satellite TV Aboard BBJ
During a short trip aloft from Newcastle International Airport in Northern England, passengers along for a demonstration flight aboard a Boeing Business Je
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Completes Testing of Satellite TV in Middle East
Honeywell has completed initial flight and ground testing of its AIS-2000 multi-regional airborne satellite television system in the Middle East.
Avionics
Attitude indicator has emergency battery backup
Mid-continent Instruments (www.mcico.com), based in Wichita, has been marketing its 4300
Avionics
Chelton expects software fix for FlightLogic EFIS this month
Chelton Flight Systems this month expects to issue a software revision to operators flying with the company’s FlightLogic synthetic-vision EFIS to fix a kn
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Swift64 ushers in several Internet-in-the-sky systems
Choosing the right data satcom system has never been easier thanks to an array of choices from manufacturers.
Avionics
Alphabets form CNS/ATM industry group
After calling on European Union (EU) member states last year to align their operating rules more closely with those of the FAA, the U.S.-based General Avia
Avionics
Gulfstream Orders More EVS Units from Kollsman
To meet upcoming production needs, Gulfstream has placed a $20 million order with Kollsman for an undisclosed number of enhanced vision systems (EVS).
Avionics
Cessna Issues RAAS Service Bulletins
Cessna last month announced the availability of special Service Bulletins for operators who want to upgrade their airplanes with Honeywell’s runway awarene
Aircraft
Dassault engineers reach fly-by-wire milestone
Dassault reports that its engineers in France have completed bench testing and software loads of the fly-by-wire flight control system in the Falcon 7X.
Regulations and Government
FAA might grant exemptions to ELT mandate
While it’s unlikely the FAA will push back this month’s deadline for the installation of ELTs in virtually all corporate jets, the agency might allow opera
Avionics
406-MHz ELT required to meet JAA/ICAO standards
As reported last month in AIN, under FAA requirements civil jets must be equipped with ELTs starting this month.
Avionics
Jury rules against Universal on TAWS
A jury ordered Universal Avionics to pay Honeywell $5.5 million in damages for violating a patent related to Honeywell’s original (pre-“enhanced”) GPWS.
Security
FAA Wants F900 EFIS Symbol Generators Replaced
Honeywell SPZ 8000 symbol generators in more than 90 Falcon 900s would have to be replaced if the FAA enacts a proposed AD.
Avionics
Thales out to prove it's a worthy competitor
In a shift from its traditional role serving the airlines, Thales is preparing to expand its presence in North America this year with a line of avionics pr
Avionics
Cessna Selects IS&S for Its Citation Cockpit Upgrade Program
Cessna has placed an order with avionics maker Innovative Solutions & Support for an undisclosed number of flat-panel cockpit displays that will be off
Avionics
Boeing and Collins Launch EVS Program for the BBJ
Boeing Business Jets and Rockwell Collins last month announced a program to bring enhanced-vision system (EVS) capability to the BBJ by early next year.
Avionics
GE Announces Deal To Buy Smiths Aerospace for $4.8 Billion
Smiths Aerospace, the supplier of flight management systems on the Boeing Business Jet, is poised to become a subsidiary of General Electric after the Smit
Avionics
Gulf Coast Named Alliant Installer
Gulf Coast Avionics last month became an authorized sales and installation center for the Alliant King Air flight deck offered jointly by Avidyne and S-Tec
Avionics
Universal, CMC testing M-Series EVS in King Air
The marketing alliance announced last year between Universal Avionics and CMC Electronics is beginning to bear fruit with the recent test installation of C
Avionics
ADS-B taking hold in Europe
The promise of ADS-B is well known by now: provide quality surveillance at a lower cost than conventional radar and improve situational awareness in the co
Avionics
FAA To Cease Monitoring Selected Navaids
Under an FAA cost-cutting proposal, certain ILS approaches, localizer-type directional aids, microwave landing systems and nondirectional beacons at some 2
Avionics
Do Noise-canceling Headsets Work Too Well?
The FAA is concerned that some noise-canceling headsets might prevent pilots from hearing audible alarms, abnormal engine noise or other mechanical sounds.
Avionics
Dassault Suing Honeywell over EASy Delays
Dassault Aviation has filed a lawsuit seeking $60 million from Honeywell International over delivery delays of the EASy flight deck, Dassault and Honeywell
Avionics
First Bizav Purpose-built SVS is STC’d
Universal Avionics announced today that it received supplemental type certification and TSO of its “egocentric” 3-D synthetic vision system, the first SVS
Avionics
Enhanced Vision System Coming to BBJs
Boeing Business Jets and avionics maker Rockwell Collins disclosed Tuesday that they are planning to introduce an enhanced vision system (EVS) option for t
Avionics
More Details Clarify Shadin ADC-2000 AD
An airworthiness directive published last month requiring replacement of Shadin ADC-2000 computers only affects aircraft owners with “Quick Start” models o
