Avionics
Extant Agrees To Support Avidyne Displays
Obsolescence support specialist Extant will support the FlightMax EX5000-series multifunction displays.

Extant Aerospace announced a new licensing agreement with Avidyne through which it will provide continuing support of the avionics manufacturer’s FlightMax EX5000-series multifunction displays (MFDs). The Melbourne, Fla.-based company will provide exclusive aftermarket repair and exchange support for the displays, as well as manufacturing their circuit cards and subassemblies.

According to Extant CEO Jim Gerwien, the new contract is evidence of its growing involvement in electronics obsolescence support. “It’s reached the point where we are part of the strategic planning process for OEMs considering how they can continue to support products,” he told AIN. “We’re now even supporting second, third or even fourth product families for them.”