Avionics

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

Avionics

EASA Recommends TAWS in Light Turbine Airplanes

The bulletin specifically recommends that both commercial and private operators install TAWS that meets the requirements for Class B equipment.
Avionics

Citing Safety, Collins Zaps 10K Approaches from Navdata

Manually edited or temperature compensated “Climb To” altitudes in the databases could "command the aircraft to turn in the wrong direction."
Avionics

Iridium Begins On-orbit Testing of New Certus Service

Based on Iridium Next satellites, Certus will usher in a new era of L-band broadband capability, the satellite communications company says.
Avionics

Desert Jet Eyes More Third-party MRO Work

The company seeks to leverage experience from own fleet.
Aircraft

Garmin Continues Upgrade Programs, Expands Campus

When new aircraft sales are relatively flat, growth comes from upgrades.
Avionics

Esterline To Supply SVS Display for Primus Elite Upgrade

SVS-Primus upgrade pairing has FAA, EASA and ANAC approvals.
Avionics

Astronics Ballard Unveils AID/Server/Router Box

Multiple functions make adding data capabilities easier.
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Avionics

Satcom Direct, ForeFlight Team Up On 'Own-ship' Notification

No additional hardware is necessary.
Avionics

Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System Passes 2,500 Installs

EVS system improves situational awareness and safety in adverse weather conditions.
Avionics

TrueNorth Becomes SD Avionics

Satcom Direct has redefined the connectivity capabilities of business aircraft over the past 20 years.
Avionics

BAE Systems Demos Active Control Sidesticks

The Gulfstream G500 will be the first fly-by-wire civil aircraft with active control inceptors when it enters service as expected next year.
Avionics

Jepp Teams with Universal, Honeywell and Foreflight

Three new collaborations expand availability of Jeppesen data to business and general aviation operators.
Avionics

UTAS Puts Newest Pitot Probe On Longitude

First business jet platform for newly advanced sensors.
Avionics

Elbit Showcases EFVS System in Light of New Regs

The ClearVision suite includes a HUD, EVS and Skylens visor device.
Aircraft

Safe Flight Tests AoA Indicator Aboard Viking Twin Otter

The new AoA system may enhance the Twin Otter's already-legendary STOL capabilities
Avionics

Skyvector Details New Weather Products

Skyvector's new MRMS and cloud top height layer products provide improved weather radar and high-altitude cloud data
Avionics

Incentives Offered for Universal Avionics Buyers

Universal Avionics offers programs to incentivize operators to upgrade to meet NextGen mandates.
Avionics

Universal Avionics Expanding InSight Cockpit Installations

The InSight cockpit upgrade enable owners of older business jets to meet upcoming NextGen mandates and improve the safety and efficiency of their aircraft.
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins Boosts TDR-94 Transponder Capabilities

Upgrade adds fixed-flight ID auto-generation.
Avionics

Third Launch of Satellites with ADS-B Payloads a Success

October 9 Iridium NEXT satellite launch gives Aireon 23 operational space-based ADS-B payloads
Avionics

Honeywell Marks 100th JetWave Installation

The Inmarsat Ka-band satellite-based system offers global bandwidth up to 15 Mbps.
Avionics

Fingers Do the Touching on New Honeywell Displays

Aircraft with Primus Epic flight decks will have a new option to install drop-in replacement touchscreens with Honeywell's new DU-1310 displays.
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Avionics

Cobham, Avionica Team on SwiftBroadband-Safety for Bizjets

System splits safety, non-critical comms over single channel,
Aircraft

Western Aircraft Reaches $1 Billion in Aircraft Sales

The company unveils new retrofit options
Avionics

Garmin Unveils New Weather Radar

Doppler-based GWX 80
Avionics

Honeywell Enhances, Simplifies MyAerospace Portal

Changes cut order time, improve tracking capability.
Avionics

Hensoldt Buys British Sensor Company Kelvin Hughes

The maritime specialist will help Hensoldt’s ambition to become a sensor solutions provider.
Avionics

Garmin Touchscreens Will Light Up More Cockpits

The new Garmin TXi displays retain the familiar Garmin user interface found in the GTN navigators.
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Avionics

Satcom Direct Datalink Gets Latest FANS TSO Approval

FANS-1/A datalink unit simplifies pilot-to-controller communication, reduces communications error and increases efficiency in congested airspace.
Avionics

Bizcraft Operators Advised To Wait on iOS 11 Upgrade

Devices on iOS 11 using Bluetooth/plug-in GPS receivers for position data can experience loss of GPS signal when carried on aircraft exceeding 300 knots.