Avionics
ATR Gains EASA Nod for -600 Cockpit Upgrade
Thales Standard 3 avionics suite features RMP-AR 0.3/0.3 capability and a synthetic vision system

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the Thales/ATR Standard 3 cockpit upgrade for the ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600, the Franco-Italian airframer announced Tuesday. According to ATR, the new version of the -600 Series’ avionics will improve situational awareness and approach capabilities while offering pilots a more user-friendly interface, along with tools to optimize airlines’ operations. Standard 3 carries an RNP-AR 0.3/0.3 capability and consists of a synthetic vision system, additional high and low speed protections, and customizable checklists and databases. ATR will install Standard 3 in all new -600s starting at the end of this year.