Avionics
5000/6000-series Globals Get Vision Avionics Upgrade
Software upgrade matches new Global avionics status
Bombardier Advanced Avionics Upgrade for the Vision flight deck
Bombardier's Advanced Avionics Upgrade for the Vision flight deck is now available for in-service Global 5000/5500 and 6000/65000 jets. (Photo: Bombardier)

Bombardier is now offering an advanced avionics upgrade (AAU) for the Vision flight deck installed on in-service Global 5000/5500s and 6000/6500s, bringing those jets to the same configuration as factory-new Global 5500s and 6500s. The software upgrade, which is available from Bombardier service centers, was first applied to a Global 6000. 

The AAU software “allows for installation” of Bombardier’s combined vision system (CVS) in Collins Aerospace-based Vision flight decks of in-service Globals. CVS integrates synthetic and enhanced vision system imagery in a single view. Other features with the AAU include improved message logic for the engine indicating and crew alert system; integrated flight information system; SiriusXM Weather enhancements; and electronic flight instrument system improvements for the head-up display, primary flight display, and synthetic vision system.