Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Chad Trautvetter

Dassault Aviation received FAA STC approval for its “Select II” avionics upgrade for the Falcon 900A/B that brings next-generation air traffic management functions to these legacy trijets. The upgrade, which is expected to earn EASA approval early next year, includes ADS-B OUT, Fans 1/A and LPV.

 


It also replaces existing CRT flight displays with more powerful and reliable LCD displays designed to support electronic moving maps, electronic charts, XM weather maps and other new cockpit features. “With Falcon Select II, a large portion of our older fleet can now take advantage of next-gen technologies, which enhance situational awareness and operational capabilities,” said Dassault senior vice president of worldwide customer service Jacques Chauvet. “And it contributes to increasing the aircraft's value on the pre-owned market.”

 


Falcon Select II can be installed as a package or à la carte at any Dassault Aircraft Services facilities or authorized service centers. The package is similar to the Falcon Elite II offered since 2013 for the Falcon 900C and 900EX, Dassault said.

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

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