Avionics

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

Aircraft

Piper’s M-Class Gets Upgrades, New Options

Garmin G1000 NXi is now certified on both the Piper M500 turboprop single and M350 pressurized piston single.
Avionics

Elbit Completes Purchase of Universal Avionics

Elbit Systems said it paid approximately $120 million for Universal Avionics Systems.
Avionics

Avionica, L2 Secure AML-STC for MiniQAR Installs

The STC package is designed for Part 23 turboprops and light jets.
Avionics

Bose Unveils Noise-cancelling Headset for Jet Pilots

Bose designed the headset for long-term comfort—a feature that has already been tested on long flights in a Gulfstream G650.
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Avionics

BendixKing Makes an EFIS for Experimentals

With near-4K resolution, the xVue’s 10.1 inch display sits at a price point that makes sense for experimental aircraft.
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ForeFlight Scout ADS-B Receiver Unboxing and Review

ForeFlight Scout ADS-B Receiver Unboxing and Review
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Stevens Aviation Sees Strong Growth in G1000 Upgrades

Stevens Aviation has done more than 40 King Air G1000 upgrades and has more in the pipeline.
Avionics

Aspire 400 Satcom Serves Cabin and Cockpit

The Aspire 400 SwiftBroadband satcom is a "quick and easy" upgrade for replacement of older Honeywell MCS-7000 and -7200 satcoms.
Avionics

Embraer Phenom 100/300 Get Garmin G1000 NXi Upgrade

The Phenom 100 and 300 will be upgradeable to the G1000 NXi flight deck starting in the first quarter of 2019.
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Security Company Offers Aviation-tailored Cyber Service

The introduction of commercial-off-the-shelf products to the cabin increase the potential for cyber threats, says F-Secure.
Avionics

Epic Optix Unveils $2K Portable HUD for Genav Airplanes

HUD mirrors data from software such as Avidyne IFD100, ForeFlight, WingX, Garmin Pilot, and Appareo Horizons for Stratus.
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Guardian Panels Now Fit iPhone X, iPad Pro

Guardian's new 10.5-inch iPad Pro and iPhone X smartPanel Mounts include cooling fans.
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406Day Highlights Emergency Beacon Benefits

On April 6, the benefits of 406-MHz emergency beacon technology are highlighted during 406Day—Beacon Awareness Day.
Avionics

ForeFlight Releases Flight-planning Improvements

ForeFlight Version 9.6 adds new flight-planning capabilities to the popular electronic flight bag app.
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Avionics

Thommen ADCs Support Supersonic Flying

The new capabilities include support for supersonic flight and angle-of-attack (AOA) computations.
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Mid-Continent Intros MD32 Magnetometer

The new magnetometer delivers independent attitude, altitude, airspeed, vertical trend, slip, and heading information.
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Garmin Gains More GFC 500 Autopilot Approvals

The approvals allow installation of the GFC 500 autopilot in Beechcraft Bonanzas and Piper PA28s.
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Jeppesen, Bad Elf Simplify Database Updates

Bad Elf's Wombat wireless device works with Jeppesen's new iOS-based JDM to facilitate avionics database updates.
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Aircraft

Falklands Islanders Upgrading to Garmin Flight Decks

Figas awaits the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly’s decision on buying a sixth BN2B-26 Islander.
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Avionics

Latitude’s ENode To Acquire Twin-turbine Data

ENode is designed to enable engine condition trend monitoring (ECTM), flight data monitoring (FDM), and fuel management.
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Wingtip ADS-B Solution Nearing Certification

SkyBeacon and SkySensor wingtip ADS-B solution makes installation of ADS-B Out and In simple.
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Trig Avionics Speeds Up ADS-B Installs

Trig's Express Lane Service can lower ADS-B installation time to just five to eight hours.
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Chicago Jet Approved for Universal ATN B1 AML STC

Chicago Jet's FANS/CPDLC STC has been updated to meet Europe's ATN B1 mandate.
Avionics

FreeFlight Adds Twin-turboprop ADS-B Solution

The Avail ADS-B Out/In solution is designed for owners of popular twin-engine turboprops.
Avionics

JetTech: STC Soon for G700 TXi in Citations

JetTech is expanding STCs for installation of modern displays and avionics in older Citations.
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SmartSky Lite Bringing 4G to Smaller Aircraft

SmartSky is preparing for the official launch of its air-to-ground network during 2018.
Avionics

Honeywell Adds Iridium Next to Satcom Lineup

Honeywell's new Aspire 150 and 350 Iridium satcom hardware includes a built-in router.
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Aspen Avionics Joins Low-cost PFD Market

Aspen's new E5 dual electronic flight instrument retails for $4,995.
Avionics

Amstat: Less Than 40% of Bizav Fleet Ready for ADS-B

Specifically, they said 39 percent of U.S.-based business jets and 38 percent of U.S. based business turboprops are currently known to be compliant.
Avionics

Las Vegas Welcomes AEA Convention and Trade Show

More than 1,600 are expected to attend the AEA 61st Annual International Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas.