Avionics

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

Emergency Battery Power Supplies Are True Blue’s Newest

Units equipped with no-memory-effect nickel-metal hydride batteries

TS32 emergency battery power supply

Avionics Industry Optimistic as AEA Opens Convention

Dealers and manufacturers share information at the annual confab

Adamson, DeGroot, Berryhill at AEA 2026

Diamond Unveils DA62 Special Missions Upgrade Plans

Plans included improved aerodynamics and more sensors

Diamond Aircraft DA62 MPP

Merlin IPO Raises $200 Million for Autonomous Flight Goals

U.S. start-up aims to convert civil and military aircraft to uncrewed operations

Merlin Cessna Grand Caravan

Garmin Receives the 2020 Collier Trophy for its Autoland System

Garmin Receives the 2020 Collier Trophy for its Autoland System

Collins Aerospace - Digital Oceanic Plotting Chart for Pilots

Collins Aerospace - Digital Oceanic Plotting Chart for Pilots

An Experiment in Plotting Runway Analysis Engine Out Procedures on a Moving Map App

An Experiment in Plotting Runway Analysis Engine Out Procedures on a Moving Map App

Garmin’s New GI 275 and GTN Xi Avionics Offer Upgrade Path for Legacy Aircraft

Garmin’s New GI 275 and GTN Xi Avionics Offer Upgrade Path for Legacy Aircraft

Garmin Adds 15 More Guided Visual Approaches to Database

Procedures help pilots flying into challenging airports and at night

Garmin guided visual approaches

Innovative Aerosystems Buys S-TEC 3100 Autopilot Line

Adds to company’s capabilities in avionics and flight control design

S-TEC 3100 autopilot

Garmin Alert Cautions Pilots about Descent Below MDA

Advisory glide paths do not provide obstacle or terrain clearance assurance

Garmin Service Alert

NBAA Joins Industry Coalition on FAA Altimeter Mandate

Coalition says upgrades will be burdensome

Regulations and Government

Aircraft at altitude

StandardAero Launches Autopilot Installer Network

Network supports Thales and StandardAero four-axis autopilot system

Dassault Chases Bizjet Market Pinnacle with Falcon 10X

First of four 10X prototypes rolled out in Bordeaux on Tuesday

Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X rollout

FreeFlight Fields 5G-resilient Radar Altimeters

RA-4500 MK II will continue to evolve as performance criteria evolve

Freeflight RA-4500 MK II

GPMS HUMS along with Bell Programs

Company partners with Bell on health monitoring system for light-single helicopter

Bell 505 corporate helicopter

AEM Debuts Low-impedance Audio Router

Router supports low-impedance headsets for military operations

AEM’s G13000RL Low Impedance router

Easier Arrival Arranged for Landing on Aspen Runway 33

Honeywell FMS guided visual approach ensures a stabilized flightpath

Aspen FMS guided visual approach

Brazil Air Force Selects Garmin G5000H for UH-60 Fleet

Brazil air force becomes fifth military program to modernize with G5000H configuration

Garmin G5000H selected for Brazilian Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters

Honeywell Aerospace Spinoff Set for Third Quarter

Standalone company will cover air transport, business aviation, defense, and space markets

Stakeholders Express Support, Opposition to ALERT Act

Dispute centers on ADS-B In equipage and alerting requirements

February 23, 2026

NBAA, NATA Urge Assistance for Radio Altimeter Mandates

FAA is proposing new radio altimeter standards in tandem with spectrum allocations

Regulations and Government

February 19, 2026

5G tower

Aircraft Analysis Services Join FlyGarmin Platform

Providers add value to data captured from aircraft systems

February 18, 2026

FlyGarmin data sharing and analysis

FAA STCs Garmin Height Advisor for Certified Aircraft

Small unit installs on the bottom of the aircraft and provides audible advisories

February 17, 2026

Garmin GHA 15 height advisor