Avionics

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

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

No Pilot On Board, But Autonomous Aircraft Can Still Fly Safely - FutureFlight Explainer

Avidyne Atlas FMS Upgrades Flight Decks in Older Business Aircraft

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Pro Line Fusion® on Challenger 604 - Collins Aerospace

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.

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

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.

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

Mid-Continent's new Chronos clocks combine features such as USB power, time, timer, volts, and temperature.

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

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

The aviation industry seems closer to normal after I attended my first in-person event since the coronavirus pandemic started in early 2020.

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.

Textron Aviation has introduced a numeric controls technician apprenticeship program.

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

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

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