Avionics

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

Wingtip ADS-B Solution Nearing Certification

SkyBeacon and SkySensor wingtip ADS-B solution makes installation of ADS-B Out and In simple.

Latitude’s ENode To Acquire Twin-turbine Data

ENode is designed to enable engine condition trend monitoring (ECTM), flight data monitoring (FDM), and fuel management.

Trig Avionics Speeds Up ADS-B Installs

Trig's Express Lane Service can lower ADS-B installation time to just five to eight hours.

SmartSky Lite Bringing 4G to Smaller Aircraft

SmartSky is preparing for the official launch of its air-to-ground network during 2018.

Chicago Jet Approved for Universal ATN B1 AML STC

Chicago Jet's FANS/CPDLC STC has been updated to meet Europe's ATN B1 mandate.

JetTech: STC Soon for G700 TXi in Citations

JetTech is expanding STCs for installation of modern displays and avionics in older Citations.

FreeFlight Adds Twin-turboprop ADS-B Solution

The Avail ADS-B Out/In solution is designed for owners of popular twin-engine turboprops.

Aspen Avionics Joins Low-cost PFD Market

Aspen's new E5 dual electronic flight instrument retails for $4,995.

Amstat: Less Than 40% of Bizav Fleet Ready for ADS-B

Specifically, they said 39 percent of U.S.-based business jets and 38 percent of U.S. based business turboprops are currently known to be compliant.

Honeywell Adds Iridium Next to Satcom Lineup

Honeywell's new Aspire 150 and 350 Iridium satcom hardware includes a built-in router.

SmartSky 4G System Wins FAA PMA Nods

SmartSky partners can develop new STCs more rapidly using the PMA’d components.

Las Vegas Welcomes AEA Convention and Trade Show

More than 1,600 are expected to attend the AEA 61st Annual International Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas.

Elbit Systems Buying Universal Avionics

The acquisition has been approved by the applicable government agencies and is expected to close within weeks.

Astronics Rolls Out Electronic Circuit Breaker for Aircraft

Cockpit automation integrates with avionics, which eliminates thermal circuit breakers and lots of wiring, Kellsey Justus said.

Chicago Jet STCs Latitude DL150 as FANS Datalink

The installation of the TSO'd Latitude Technologies DL150 Satellite Data Unit expands options for installations of FANS upgrades.

DAC International STCs Litef AHRS for Citation 560s

DAC International's new STC covers installation of the Northrop Grumman Litef LCR-100 AHRS in Citation 560 models.

Iridium Selects Certus Service Providers

Flight testing is planned for next year.

Garmin TXi Touchscreens FAA, EASA Certified

The displays are available in three sizes.

Gogo Sees Rising Demand for In-flight Connectivity

Demand for in-flight connectivity was up across all business aircraft segments, but was especially robust for light jets and turboprops.

ADS-B Will Bring Reckoning to Preowned Bizjet Market

U.S. operators of 13,425 business jets—one-third of the in-service fleet—currently have no ADS-B upgrade plan in place.