Aircraft
Viking Air chooses Apex for Twin Otter 400
After a nine-month selection process, the company that plans to bring the Twin Otter back into production has chosen Honeywell’s Primus Apex integrated fli

After a nine-month selection process, the company that plans to bring the Twin Otter back into production has chosen Honeywell’s Primus Apex integrated flight deck for new-build airplanes expected to enter service next year. Honeywell describes the equipment as an “intuitive alternative for turboprops and light and midsize business jets.” The avionics have also been chosen for the Pilatus PC-12 and Grob SPn.

Apex comprises a base system with optional functions that include integrated autothrottle and graphical flight displays. Basic installations typically include two primary flight displays and two multifunction units, with integrated systems, sensor and navigation information said to decrease pilot workload and improve safety.