Avionics

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

Avionics

OpsGroup Releases GPS Spoofing Workgroup Report

A team of more than 950 people spent six weeks developing the report
Daily number of GPS spoofed aircraft incidents
Avionics

NASA Camera Pods Gather Data To Support Autonomous Flight Technology

Equipment has been used for flight trials fitted on a helicopter
NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) sensor pod
Avionics

AIN Product Support Survey 2024: Avionics

Garmin rises to the top of product support rankings
Garmin
Avionics

Butler National Scores STC for G700 TXi in Lear 35/36

Installation provides improved situational awareness as well as touchscreen interface
Butler National Garmin TXi flight deck upgrade for Learjet 35/36 business jet
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Air Force Trials Autonomous Flights with Joby, Reliable Robotics

Joby and Reliable Robotics participate in “Agile Flag 24-3” logistics exercise
Joby's autonomous Cessna 208b Grand Caravan is pictured with a C-130 Hercules at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California during the Agile Flag 24-3 exercise.
Aircraft

AIN Celebrates 200k YouTube Subscribers!

Thank you for helping us achieve this milestone
Airbus A350-1000 flying
Avionics

Metroliner Approved for Genesys Digital Autopilot

Upgrade adds envelope protection and modern digital autopilot features
S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot certified in Metroliner aircraft
Avionics

Honeywell Demos Details of Anthem Avionics Suite

An opportunity to fly the new avionics revealed some interesting developments
Honeywell's Anthem avionics-equipped Pilatus PC-12 airplane
Avionics

FAA Certifies Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness System

Following first certification in the Cessna Caravan, other Garmin-equipped aircraft to be approved
Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness
Avionics

New KPWK RNP Approach Serves Windy City Arrivals

Approach offers a safer way to fly to Chicago Executive Airport when winds favor Runway 34
Final approach to Chicago Executive Airport's Runway 34
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Completes First CJ2 Garmin Upgrade

Replacing the original avionics reduced empty weight of the jet by 160 pounds
Duncan Aviation Citation CJ2 Garmin avionics upgrade
Maintenance and Modifications

Gogo, Duncan Collaborate on Learjet 5G Connectivity

Gogo 5G to deliver more speed, capacity, live experiences, and the ability to connect more devices in North American operations
Gogo's Avance 5G
Avionics

AML-STC Approved for Sentry Cockpit Voice Recorder

The approvals cover a variety of Part 25 airliners and business aircraft.
Flight Data Systems cockpit voice recorder with recorder independent power supply
Avionics

Bose Demos Aviation Headsets and Offers Onsite Repairs

Buyers of new headsets through August 17 get a free SoundLink Bluetooth speaker
Bose pilot ambassador Stevie Triesenberg
Safety

AINsight: Is VNAV a Pilot’s Friend or Foe?

Automation can both help and hurt flight crewmembers
Safety

Spate of Runway Safety Incidents Sparks Avionics Innovation

Surf-A warns of runway incursions by aircraft, as well as excursions, and wrong-surface events
Honeywell Surf-A test aircraft
Aircraft

Electra's eSTOL Aircraft Will Use Honeywell Flight Controls and Actuators

Honeywell Ventures has made an undisclosed investment in the U.S. start-up
Electra's eSTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Satena Orders Eight DHC-6 Twin Otter Aircraft

Satena operates in remote areas of Colombia
De Havilland Canada CEO Brian Chafe (left) and Satena president  Óscar Zuluaga Castaño (right)
Avionics

L3Harris Secures JCAB Simulator Certification

Air India Takes Next-Gen Voice and Data Recorders
L3Harris Technologies
Avionics

Aspen Avionics Adds Engine Instruments to Displays

Certification of the Electronics International engine instruments is expected in mid-2025
Aspen Avionics engine instruments
Aircraft

Business Jets Find Favor in Multiple Special Missions Roles

Gulfstream and other manufacturers work with customers and defense contractors to adapt their aircraft
Gulfstream G550 aircraft in U.S. Air Force service
Avionics

ForeFlight Discover Tab Opens Paths to Aviation Events

A variety of new features are available for users of the mobile app
ForeFlight Discover events feature
Avionics

Garmin Pavilion Hosts Training and Product Promotions

A number of customer aircraft equipped with Garmin avionics will be on display
Garmin GTR 205x communications radio
Avionics

AeroMech Adding Starlink STCs for Citation 560XL Series

Certification programs are also underway for other Cessna Citation models as well as the Cessna SkyCourier
Starlink antenna mounted on Cessna Citation Excel
Avionics

Butler National Updates Learjet Standby Instruments

The upgrade will be available to avionics shops for installation in customer Learjets
Mid-Continent Instruments MD-23 aircraft standby attitude indicator
Safety

EASA Updates Guidance on Navigation System Interference

A safety information bulletin has been revised since the November 2023 edition
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Rotorcraft

Columbia and Piasecki To Upgrade Model 107 Helicopters

The upgrades to the rotorcraft will be done in a former Sikorsky factory now run by Piasecki
Columbia Helicopters Model 107-II heavy-lift rotorcraft
Avionics

FAA SAFO Targets Incorrect uAvionix ADS-B Installations

Pairing with a Mode S transponder is causing ADS-B problems
The uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B transceiver replaces the tail position light
Avionics

Garmin GI 275 Approved for MD Helicopters MD500/530

The approval expands installation options for Garmin's electronic flight instrument
Garmin GI 275 electronic flight instrument
Avionics

Aussie ADS-B Rebate Scheme To Enter New Phase

Next round of funding will help cover cost of ADS-B In/Out equipment in Australia-registered aircraft