Avionics

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

Avionics

CCX Adds New Tester Features

CCX's T-RX avionics tester has expanded capabilities for testing GPS receivers and VHF datalink transceivers.
Avionics

Appareo Unveils Stratus Insight EFB App

The new Insight app from Appareo gives pilots a clearly spelled out transcription of ATC communications.
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Avionics

ForeFlight 3D Preview Labels Now Live

The ForeFlight EFB app is now available in Version 12.2, which includes new features such as 3D Preview fix markers and labels.
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Rotorcraft

How Garmin’s GFC 600H Flight Control System Makes Flying a Helicopter a lot Easier - AIN

How Garmin’s GFC 600H Flight Control System Makes Flying a Helicopter a lot Easier - AIN
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Avionics

Spirit Aeronautics Looks Back on 20 Years of Service

Spirit Aeronautics is celebrating its 20th years in the avionics and maintenance business.
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Avionics

Head-wearable Display Obtains First Certification

The ClearVision EFVS and SkyLens head-wearable display will soon be flying operationally in regional airlines, then business jets and helicopters.
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Avionics

Bombardier Adds Gogo Avance L5 Retrofit for Learjets

Bombardier Aviation is making its Gogo Avance L5 connectivity solution for new Learjet 70/75s available for retrofit on in-service Learjet 40/45/70/75s.
Avionics

Pilots Ill-equipped for Cockpit Cyberattacks, Says Oxford Team

Many flight deck cyberattack scenarios involve the use of only basic radio equipment.
Avionics

EASA Certifies ClearVision with Head-wearable Display

The first civil certification for the Universal Avionics SkyLens head-wearable display will help operators maintain flight schedules.
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Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Orders AESA Radar for F-16s

Northrop Grumman’s AESA radar is in full production for export customers looking to upgrade their F-16s or buy new ones.
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Avionics

ForeFlight’s 3D and Profile Views Show Weather Layers

ForeFlight's latest release makes it easier for pilots to visualize cloud, icing, and turbulence forecasts along the flight-planned route.
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Accidents

AINsight: Data-entry Errors Impede Takeoff Safety

Inadvertant data-entry errors in aircraft flight management systems can have dire consequences.
Avionics

FreeFlight Systems Joins ACR Family

ACR Group added NextGen avionics manufacturer FreeFlight Systems to its portfolio.
Aircraft

Daher Adds More Safety, Interior Features in 2020 TBMs

Daher is rolling out new features for its 2020 TBM 910 and 940, with the focus once again on safety enhancements and cabin improvements.
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Avionics

GTN 650/750Xi Certified for Variety of Helicopters

Slide-in replacement with Garmin's new GTN 650Xi/750Xi units is now available for select helicopter models.
Aircraft

Textron Adds G5000 Upgrade for Citation Excel/XLS

Textron Aviation's Garmin G5000 STC covers more than 700 Cessna Citation Excel and XLS models.
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Aircraft

Elliott Aviation Installs 10th Excel/XLS G5000 Retrofit

Elliott Aviation has completed its 10th Garmin G5000 retrofit installation in a Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.
Avionics

Garmin Pilot Flight Planning Gains New Capabilities

The new features in the Garmin Pilot EFB app help make it more closely match the interface with installed Garmin avionics.
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Avionics

Avionics Sales Top $3 Billion in 2019

More than half of sales were for retrofits, the Aircraft Electronics Association reported in its 2019 year-end Avionics Market Report.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Launches Plane Simple Ka/Ku-band Antennas

Satcom Direct's Plane Simple antenna system provides a modular connectivity system compatible that can adapt to future technological developments.
Avionics

Astronautics To Supply Badger Pro+ for Subaru Bell 412EPX

The Subaru Bell 412EPX contract builds on Astronautics' contract to provide Badger Pro+ displays for new production Bell 412EPXs and 429s.
Avionics

New Garmin Flight Control System for Airbus AStars

Garmin has received FAA STC approval for the GFC 600H helicopter flight control system in the Airbus Helicopters AS350 B2/B3 single.
Avionics

Teledyne e2v and Partners Land BAE Systems Contract

Microprocessor technology expert Teledyne e2v has developed advanced products that are qualified for the aerospace industry.
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Avionics

Honeywell Offers Synthetic Vision for AW139s

Leonardo is upgrading the avionics on new AW139 medium twin helicopters to the Honeywell Primus Epic 2.0 Phase 8.
Avionics

Astronautics Badger Selected for U.S. CBP, FAP Aircraft

Now standard on certain Bell helicopters, Astronautics's Badger displays were installed on the U.S. CBP P-3s, as well as a Peruvian Air Force L-100.
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Avionics

Hensoldt Shows New SIGINT System

Germany-based sensor house Hensoldt is also displaying a variety of airborne electronic equipment at the Singapore Airshow.
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Avionics

Astronautics Adds Markets, Platforms for RoadRunner Display

Astronautics has added Indian approval and is working with Maxcraft to install the RoadRunner on Bell 212 and Sikorsky S-61 helicopters.
Avionics

Emergency Locator Transmitter Confirms Signal Received

Orolia's new Kannad Ultima-S ELT system is compatible with Galileo's satellite network and confirms receipt of distress signals.
Avionics

L3Harris Struts Post-merger Profile in Singapore

L3Harris Technologies, offspring of recent L3 Technologies-Harris Corporation merger, showcases expanded portfolio at the Singapore Airshow.
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ATC

Bizcraft Get Breather as Euro Datalink Mandate Begins

Europe’s datalink requirement has come into force with last-minute exemptions for older airliners and business types up to narrowbody bizliners.