Avionics

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

Merlin Introduces Condor Autonomy Platform for Large Freighters

Boston start-up targets freighter conversion market with new offering

Boeing 747 freighter

Iridium To Acquire Aireon in $367M Deal

Transaction combines space-based ADS-B surveillance system with its host satellite network

Iridium Aireon

Starr Safety Network Adds Honeywell FGV Approaches

Tool provides guidance for 100 airport runway ends

Honeywell FGV approaches join Starr Safety partnership

Vaeridion Partners With Garmin for Microliner Test Aircraft

All-electric regional concept to feature G600 TXi avionics

Vaeridion Microliner

Bombardier’s New Challenger 3500 Refreshes Its Super-midsize Business Jet Family

Bombardier’s New Challenger 3500 Refreshes Its Super-midsize Business Jet Family

September 21, 2021

No Pilot On Board, But Autonomous Aircraft Can Still Fly Safely - FutureFlight Explainer

No Pilot On Board, But Autonomous Aircraft Can Still Fly Safely - FutureFlight Explainer

Avidyne Atlas FMS Upgrades Flight Decks in Older Business Aircraft

Avidyne Atlas FMS Upgrades Flight Decks in Older Business Aircraft

Pro Line Fusion® on Challenger 604 - Collins Aerospace

Pro Line Fusion® on Challenger 604 - Collins Aerospace

EASA Approves Multiple Garmin Avionics Retrofits

Products offer improved functionality and capabilities

Garmin Perspective+ in Europe

Group Seeks To Standardize Business Aviation Technology

Technology Aviation Business group includes 30 founding members

Technology Aviation Business group

Reliable Robotics Raises $160 Million For Autonomous Flight

U.S. start-up is pressing for FAA certification in 2028

Reliable Robotics

ForeFlight App Introduces Emergency Glide Mode

Feature identifies reachable runways and off-airport landing sites in event of emergency

ForeFlight emergency glide mode

FAA OKs Klatt Works Oxygen Mask/Emergency HUD in G550

Augmented reality glasses let pilots see vital flight information during smoke events

Klatt Works Saved viewing system

Garmin Marries Satellite Messaging with D2 Mach 2 Pro

New features added from company’s inReach satcom technology

Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro watch

Sporty’s PJ2 GPS Adds Nav Features to Handheld Radio

Device features standard headset plugs with no adapter required

Sporty's PJ2 GPS

Garmin Guides SNF Flyers with SmartCharts Arrival

Provides navigation assistance for a busy airshow traffic environment

Lakeland Parker VFR arrival Garmin SmartChart

Jeppesen ForeFlight Adds FliteDeck Pro Graphical Notams

Airline-focused app’s latest version gains a number of new features

Jeppesen ForeFlight graphical notam

Citation Ascend Starts European Demonstration Tour

The Ascend demonstrator is the first of the new type to cross the Atlantic

Cessna Citation Ascend at Farnborough Airport

Blackhawk Expands XP67A Eligibility for King Airs

Validation testing enables compatibility with Pro Line Fusion avionics

blackhawk performance center installing on king air 350

Gogo Seeks Indian Approval for LEO Satcom Installations

Manufacturer says operators in Asia-Pacific region want multi-orbit capability

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Avance satcom system

FlightPath3D Unveils BizAvStudio for Operators

BizAvStudio OnWing enables map configuration updates post-delivery

Cabin Interior and Electronics

FlightPath3D

FAA Recognizes AEA Training for Repairman Certificate

CAET program is an acceptable alternative method of compliance

Training and Workforce

Mike Adamson AEA

Microair Integrates Pitot Probe with Air Data Computer

T4000 bundles multiple sensors into a single heated unit

Microair Avionics T4000 pitot probe

AI Deployment Aims To Maximize Flight Training Debriefs

Navi AI is now working with leading U.S. flight training organizations

Training and Workforce

Navi AI