Avionics

SmartSky partners can develop new STCs more rapidly using the PMA’d components.

The acquisition has been approved by the applicable government agencies and is expected to close within weeks.

Cockpit automation integrates with avionics, which eliminates thermal circuit breakers and lots of wiring, Kellsey Justus said.

DAC International's new STC covers installation of the Northrop Grumman Litef LCR-100 AHRS in Citation 560 models.

The installation of the TSO'd Latitude Technologies DL150 Satellite Data Unit expands options for installations of FANS upgrades.

The displays are available in three sizes.

Flight testing is planned for next year.

Demand for in-flight connectivity was up across all business aircraft segments, but was especially robust for light jets and turboprops.

U.S. operators of 13,425 business jets—one-third of the in-service fleet—currently have no ADS-B upgrade plan in place.

“Connectivity is vital for business travelers to be truly productive,” noted Jesse Beard, Pentastar Aviation’s director of engineering and inside sales.

Honeywell's GoDirect Flight Bag Pro allows business aviation pilots to create flight plans, view weather, and access flight briefing information.

JetWave operates on Inmarsat Aviation’s GX Ka-band network to provide high-speed onboard broadband connectivity.

Enhancements include avionics upgrades that elevate situational awareness or meet regulatory compliance, as well as cabin improvements.

Compliance with new performance-based communication and surveillance requirements will be required to fly on three North Atlantic Track routes.

According to Garmin, the G5000 retrofit for the Excel/XLS will provide a weight savings of about 150 pounds.

Now allows pilots to wirelessly transmit a flight plan from FltPlan Go to compatible Garmin avionics.

Outerlink is working on certifications for its Iris communications system for a variety of aircraft.

The BXT6500 mode-S transponder features enhanced privacy settings that can disable both ADS-B and mode-S transmissions.

The system will also utilize an advanced integrated audio/radio management capability.

The new G500H TXi displays bring touchscreens into helicopter cockpits.

Rockwell Collins introduced new next-generation cockpit displays at Heli-Expo 2018.

The upgrade covers the IFD540 and 440 installation in the full Robinson line, from the R22 to the R66.

Astronautics is at Heli-Expo 2018 with its new air-ground communications system, RoadRunner EFI, and multifunction display system.

The retrofit ELT 4000 has an alkaline battery rather than a lithium-ion model.

The system is a crash-survivable data acquisition platform that can host a wide range of capabilities into one single line replaceable unit.

The new Garmin GFC 600H flight control system brings modern capabilities to the retrofit market.

The FAA authorirized TSO includes localizer performance approaches and automated transition to hover modes.

The helicopter version of Garmin's G1000 avionics suite is now available in the NXi version, with new dual-core processors and other advanced features.

Under phase one, $18.5 million has been awarded for prototyping and low-rate initial production.

Garmin's new GFC 600H helicopter flight control system brings new safety features to the light helicopter market.