Avionics

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

MyGoFlight HUD Aims for Initial Part 23 Approval

MyGoFlight's head-up display offers a lower-cost HUD option for light singles through light jets.

FlightAware Tracking ADS-B Out Compliance

FlightAware's ADS-B network shows that ADS-B Out compliance rates are climbing in the U.S.

HAI Head Notes Clock Ticking on ADS-B

Matt Zuccaro says the rotorcraft industry's level of equipage ahead of the FAA's Jan. 1, 2020 mandate, is not where it should be.

AeroEx Webinars Outline New EU EFB Regulations

Aircraft operators flying in the EU will need to comply with new EFB regulations by July 9, 2019, if they want to continue using EFBs.

Boeing Buys EFB App-maker ForeFlight

Boeing has been working with ForeFlight for the past two years and today announced the purchase of the popular app-maker.

Eagle Cap Unveils Free Charting App

The new Aero Charting app offers pilots a simple, free route-planning solution.

Astronautics Nearing Finish Line for RoadRunner STC

The company also is planning its next-generation Badger EFIS and an Ibex special-mission display line.

EASA Plans New Rules on CVRs, ETOPS, Runway Performance

Rules to require cockpit voice recorders on light commercial aircraft certified in Europe is one of several proposed amendments planned by EASA.

February 28, 2019

Dassault Expands Certifications for FalconEye

More Dassault Falcon models are now approved for lower approach minimums when equipped with the FalconEye HUD.

February 22, 2019

EASA: Operators Need To Prep for GPS Rollover Event

On April 6, nav data from some GPS receivers will become inaccurate unless they are reset to account for the next so-called “week number” rollover event.

February 21, 2019

2018 Avionics Sales Reached a Record $2.7B

The Aircraft Electronics Association said the industry has seen eight consecutive quarters of sales growth.

February 20, 2019

Astronics' Max-Viz Approved for Leonardo's AW109, AW119

Astronics' Max-Viz installs top more than 3,250.

February 19, 2019

Web Satellite Deliveries Begin

Manufacture of the low-earth-orbit satellites is moving to Florida.

February 11, 2019

Honeywell Consolidating Two Avionics Repair Sites

Honeywell's repair and overhaul site consolidation is expected to be complete later this year.

February 8, 2019

BendixKing AeroVue Enters Service in King Air B200

The new AeroVue flight deck brings sophisticated Part 25 features to the King Air B200.

February 7, 2019

ForeFlight App Shows Airport 3D Previews

The Airport 3D View in ForeFlight Mobile gives pilots an aerial preview of the airport and runway environment.

February 7, 2019

G1000NXi Now Available for Citation Mustang

Garmin's latest upgrade—G1000NXi—brings many new features to Mustang flight decks.

February 7, 2019

Skyservice STCs Learjet 45 Iridium Datalink

Satcom's Direct's Data Link Unit is now approved for installation in the Learjet 45.

February 6, 2019

Astronautics To Consolidate Milwaukee Facilities

Astronautics is relocating its Milwaukee-area facilities to allow for further expansion and to be in closer proximity to General Mitchell Intl. Airport.

February 5, 2019

As ADS-B Mandate Looms, ACSS Ships 10,000th NXT Unit

With U.S. and European ADS-B Out mandates nearing, ACSS announced yesterday that it has delivered the 10,000th production unit of its NXT Mode S transponde

February 1, 2019