Avionics

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

Latest

Hundreds of bizjets without ELTs grounded

Business jet operators knew three years ago that they would have to be equipped with approved ELTs by January 1 this year or be grounded until the installa

Avionics

January 31, 2007

Amended RVSM STC Will Include More Learjet 35/36s

West Star Aviation in Grand Junction, Colo., is working with the FAA to amend its Learjet 35/36 RVSM STC to include models with the FC-530 autopilot, FC-20

Aircraft

January 31, 2007

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

January 30, 2007

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

Avionics

January 30, 2007

Videos

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

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 30, 2007

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

Avionics

January 30, 2007

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

January 30, 2007

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.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 30, 2007

Attitude indicator has emergency battery backup

Mid-continent Instruments (www.mcico.com), based in Wichita, has been marketing its 4300

Avionics

January 30, 2007

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

Avionics

January 30, 2007

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.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 30, 2007

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

January 29, 2007

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).<br /

Avionics

January 29, 2007

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

Avionics

January 29, 2007

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.

Aircraft

January 29, 2007

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

Regulations and Government

January 29, 2007

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

January 29, 2007

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.

Avionics

January 29, 2007

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.

Security

January 29, 2007

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

January 24, 2007

Avionics

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

Latest

Hundreds of bizjets without ELTs grounded

Business jet operators knew three years ago that they would have to be equipped with approved ELTs by January 1 this year or be grounded until the installa

Amended RVSM STC Will Include More Learjet 35/36s

West Star Aviation in Grand Junction, Colo., is working with the FAA to amend its Learjet 35/36 RVSM STC to include models with the FC-530 autopilot, FC-20

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

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

Videos

More Articles

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

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

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

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.

Attitude indicator has emergency battery backup

Mid-continent Instruments (www.mcico.com), based in Wichita, has been marketing its 4300

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

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.

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

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).<br /

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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