Avionics

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

Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot Gets FAA Nod for King Air 200s

The Garmin GFC 600 digital autopilot that can now be installed in King Air 200s adds features such as level mode and under/overspeed protection.

January 31, 2023

Garmin GFC 600 autopilot and G600 Txi display

FAA Researching Advanced RAIM for GPS Approaches

The FAA is exploring the potential of aircraft-based augmentation of global navigation satellite system signals.

January 26, 2023

earth via satelite

Garmin Resolves GFC 500 Runaway Trim Issue

Pending the latest fix, owners of aircraft affected by the potential Garmin GFC 500 runaway trim issue had to disable elevator pitch trim systems.

January 16, 2023

Trim wheel on Garmin GFC 500 being adjusted by pilot

Southeast Aero STCs Garmin GI 275 for Part 25 Aircraft

Southeast Aerospace designed an adapter plate for the Garmin GI 275 that it said simplifies installation.

January 11, 2023

Garmin GI 275 electronic flight instrument

FAA Approves Garmin GI 275 Instrument for AStars

Garmin has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval to install its GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Airbus AStar helicopters.

January 5, 2023

Helicopter equipped with Garmin GI 275 avionics in flight

West Star Adds Satcom STC for Bombardier Global Express

The STC that West Star Aviation is offering is a replacement to the original Inmarsat satcom system in the Bombardier Global Express.

December 21, 2022

Bombardier Global Express on the ramp at West Star Aviation

Safety Notice Issued on Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot

A problem with Garmin's GFC 500 autopilot when equipped with auto trim may cause an uncommanded trim runaway when the autopilot is first engaged.

December 19, 2022

Garmin's GFC 500 autopilot

Congresswoman Flies Helicopter with Pilot Assist System

Skyryse's FlightOS system enables almost anyone to fly a helicopter with almost no training.

December 14, 2022

U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) flying Skyryse FlightOS-equipped automated Robinson R44 helicopter

Rotor Tech's 'Cloud Pilot' Flies Uncrewed R22 Helo

Rotor Technologies hopes to apply its remotely-operated aircraft technology to aerial firefighting.

December 14, 2022

Robinson R22 helicopter takes off uncrewed at the FAA’s unmanned aircraft systems test site using Rotor Technologies "Cloud Pilot" operating system.

EASA Approves Garmin's G5000 for Citation Excels/XLSs

The EASA certification for the Garmin G5000 comes three years after FAA certification.

December 14, 2022

Pilots in Garmin G5000 equipped flight deck

Universal Establishes ClearVision Repair in Tucson

The addition of ClearVision EVS-5000 repair capabilities at Universal Avionics in Tucson, Arizona, will open the door to additional high-tech work.

December 14, 2022

Universal Avionics tech working on EVS-5000

Avionics Sales Notch Q3 Record

Sales of avionics installed in newly manufactured aircraft topped more than $407 million, a record for the AEA's Avionics Market Report.

December 8, 2022

Elliott Aviation tech installing Garmin G5000

Auric Jets Markets 2003 Challenger 604 at MEBAA Show

The Bombardier Challenger 604 that Auric Jets is displaying for sale at MEBAA Show has completed a 16-year inspection and landing gear overhaul.

December 7, 2022

CBAA, NBAA Join Opposition to Ligado Canada Application

CBAA and NBAA are concerned that Ligado Canada's application to operate in L-band at 82 percent more power than the U.S. poses a safety threat.

November 25, 2022

Aviation Coalition Asks FAA for More Time on 5G Retrofits

Aviation coalition seeks more time to retrofit aircraft with radar altimeters resistant to 5G C-band interference.

November 15, 2022

BAE Adds Cedar Rapids To Locations with New Facilities

BAE Systems opened a new plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa a month after opening facilities in Austin, Texas, Huntsville, Alabama, and Manchester, New Hampshire.

November 1, 2022

Honeywell Improves Forge Flight Efficiency Platform

Honeywell Aerospace has released a new and improved version of its Forge Flight Efficiency platform aimed at reducing user operating costs.

October 28, 2022

Helicopter Specialist Arrow Named Skytrac Service Center

Skytrac—a provider of satcom and connectivity equipment for aviation—has named Louisiana-based Arrow Aviation as an authorized service center.

October 26, 2022

Major OEM Selects Universal’s Aperture Visual System

Universal Avionics' Aperture will enable pilots to use augmented reality to enhance flight deck visual imagery.

October 20, 2022

Textron Aviation Picks Skytrac for FANS Upgrade

The Citation Sovereign and Hawker 4000 will be able to take advantage of FANS safety services with an STC under development by Textron Aviation.

October 20, 2022