Avionics

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

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FAA Notam Prohibits Bizav from CPDLC En Route Trial

A September 24 notam prohibits most general and business aviation aircraft from taking part in the CPDLC en route trial due to avionics performance issues.

ATC

October 13, 2022

Helicopter Institute Selects FreeFlight's Altimeters

FreeFlight Systems is equipping Helicopter Institute's fleet with its 5G-tolerant Terrain-series radar altimeters.

Avionics

October 12, 2022

Garmin Awaits 'Imminent' EASA G5000 Nod for Excel/XLS

Garmin is expecting EASA approval for the G5000 avionics suite in Cessna Citation Excel/XLS, which was certified by the FAA three years ago.

Avionics

October 11, 2022

Honda Aircraft Announces Upgrades for HondaJet Elite

The upgrades for the HondaJet Elite include increasing maximum takeoff weight.

Aircraft

October 10, 2022

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Lufthansa Technik Taps into the Electronic Logbook Market

Following a rollout of its application with Hungary's Wizz Air, the German company seeks to become a “main player” in the growing e-logbook market.

Airlines

October 4, 2022

Daedalean Aims for Autonomous Flights by 2028

Startup Daedalean has outlined its path to developing self-flying aircraft by 2028.

Avionics

October 3, 2022

Bizjets Fly Better with Modern Integrated Avionics

Today's integrated flight decks offer significant safety advantages but there are some interesting differences between the various avionics manufacturers.

Avionics

September 23, 2022

FAA, EASA OK G500/600 Flight Control Software Fix

Gulfstream received FAA approval yesterday and EASA today for a flight control software update that eliminates crosswind landing limits on the G500/600.

Aircraft

September 13, 2022

Study Finds Ligado Won’t Harm Most GPS Receivers

A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine questions the effects of Ligado Networks on GPS receivers.

Avionics

September 12, 2022

Stevens Aerospace Celebrates C-12U G1000 Install

Stevens Aerospace has completed its first G1000 NXi avionics installation under a U.S. Army C-12U/B200C King Air contract.

Avionics

September 8, 2022

Garmin Adds More Twins to Smart Rudder Bias Approvals

Beechcraft Baron B55s with the required autopilot and display can now be equipped with Garmin's Smart Rudder Bias.

Avionics

September 8, 2022

Universal's InSight Avionics Available for Falcon 900B

Dassault received the supplemental type certificate for Universal Avionics's InSight flight deck upgrade for the Falcon 900B.

Avionics

September 7, 2022

Lightspeed Unveils ‘Safety Wearables’ Headset Series

Lightspeed's new Delta Zulu changes the parameters of aviation headset design with new safety and audio features.

Avionics

September 7, 2022

Safran Bidding for Thales' Power Business

Safran is negotiating with Thales to acquire its aeronautical electrical systems business.

Avionics

September 6, 2022

EASA ELT(DT) Mandate Delayed Two Years

EASA has postponed by two years a rule requiring large airplanes to be equipped with emergency locator transmitters with distress tracking capability.

Avionics

September 6, 2022

Avidyne Releases Major FMS Software Update

The latest version of Avidyne's FMS operating system software will come with new units and can be installed in the field by Avidyne dealers.

Avionics

September 2, 2022

Product Support Survey 2022, Part 2: Flight Deck Avionics, Cabin Management Systems, and Airborne Connectivity

Results of AIN's Avionics Product Support Survey show Garmin ranked number one, followed by Collins Aerospace, and Universal Avionics.

Avionics

September 1, 2022

SmartSky Achieves 100% Continental U.S. Coverage

SmartSky Networks’ high-speed, air-to-ground (ATG) broadband network is now available for business aircraft users across the entire continental U.S.

Avionics

August 31, 2022

SkyLink 7100 Qualified for Crewed Aircraft

Blue Sky Network has qualified its SkyLink 7100 Iridium satcom to DO-160G, and the antenna has received FAA TSO C159d approval.

Avionics

August 31, 2022

High Number of TCAS Alerts at KDEN Still a Safety Issue

The FAA has issued a safety notice to advise pilots of the continued high number of TCAS alerts on approaches to Runway 16L/16R at Denver Intl. Airport.

Avionics

August 30, 2022