Avionics
Cargo Carrier Invests in CNS/ATM Upgrade A300s
Esterline CMC Electronics is providing its CMA-9000 flight management system to make a cargo airline’s A300 fleet CNS/ATM-compliant.


An undisclosed European cargo airline has contracted Esterline CMC Electronics to upgrade its Airbus A300 fleet to ICAO’s standards for CNS/ATM (communications, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management). The avionics company will replace the existing flight management systems on the 21 A300s with its latest CMA-9000 FMS, including vertical navigation capability. Deliveries are due to begin in early 2016.