Avionics

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

Avionics

Lighter Socket Port Adds USB Power to Aircraft

The Guardian Avionics cigarette lighter power port can be installed by an A&P mechanic as a minor alteration.
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Avionics

Garmin Unveils G1000 NXi Upgrade

The new G1000 NXi (next-generation) adds faster processors and unique features such as visual approaches and map overlays on the HSI.
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Max-Viz 1200 EVS Gets DO-160G Approval

The EVS display enables pilots to see when flying day or night in smoke, haze and light fog.
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Aspen Gets FAA OK for Evolution with Garmin Transponder

The integration will clear enable access to weather and traffic information on the Aspen displays.
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Vector Earns EASA Nod for ADS-B Solution

The system is intended for the the Airbus Helicopters AS332, Leonardo Helicopters AW139, and the Sikorsky S-76 series.
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AEA Survey: ADS-B Fueling Growth at Avionics Shops

89 percent of avionics shops expect their businesses to grow in the next 12 months, up from 81 percent in last year’s survey.
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West Star Wins STC for Falcon 900B Datalink Install

CPDL-C improves communication capabilities in areas that usually require third-party HF communication relay, such as oceanic and en route airspace.
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EFVS Final Rule Allows ‘No Natural Vision’ Landings

Under the new FAA rule pilots can continue the approach to landing using only the images displayed by the EVS on the HUD.
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Honeywell Displays ‘Flying Technology Lab’ at MEBAA

The 757 test-bed has helped shape modern aviation, company says.
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FalconEye Popular With 8X Buyers

Dassault’s FalconEye, a combined vision system that improves pilot situational awareness, has been selected by 4 out of 5 Falcon 8X customers.
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First STC Issued for Astronics T-200 Series Satcom

The Ku-band satcom system received its first FAA STC in a Gulfstream G-IVSP
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Satcom Direct Buys TrueNorth Avionics

Connectivity provides completes purchase of avionics manufacturer, announces agreements with Inmarsat, Lufthansa Technik
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Airborne Network Taps Aircraft as Flying Network Nodes

Low-cost wireless broadband could someday come from thousands of airborne transceivers carried on the world's airliners.
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EASA OKs Helionix Panel in Airbus Helicopters H135 Twin

Features include three large electronic displays, a four-axis autopilot, two touchscreen GTN 750s GPS navcoms and the Avidyne traffic advisory system.
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Constant Aviation Earns Legacy 600/650 Fans STC

The MRO provider can now offer its integrated solution to the benefit of transatlantic Embraer Legacy 660/650 operators.
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Garmin Releases Major Upgrade of Pilot App

Version 8.5 of Garmin Pilot for the iPad brings new functionality such as weight and balance calculations integrated with flight planning.
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EASA Proposal Seeks EFB ‘Level Playing Field’

The specific objectives of this proposal are to ensure compliance with the ICAO standards and recommended practices.
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INAir Aviation Services Changes Name To Match Specialty

Now known as InAir Legacy Avionics Solutions, the company's name is more aligned with its focus on older cockpit instrumentation.
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Honeywell Prepares First Chinese Aural Cockpit Alerts

Next year, Chinese helicopter operators will start using the Mandarin Chinese version of its EGWPS system.
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Jet Aviation St. Louis Gets ANAC Maintenance Nod

The General Dynamics subsidiary adds to its list of maintenance approvals at St. Louis Downtown Airport.
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Avionics Sales Drop in Third Quarter, Says AEA

The Aircraft Electronics Association Market Report showed no uptick in avionics sales due to ADS-B equipage.
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Esterline Working on FAA STC for CMA-6800 Display

Esterline’s LCD CMA-6800 display can replace legacy CRTs in numerous business jets.
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Freeflight Systems Gets EASA STC for CMD Flight Solutions ADS-B

ADS-B out mandates are closing in and OEMs continue to raise the bar on simplicity for installations.
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SATCOM Direct can now carry SiriusXM

SATCOM Direct scores as the first business aviation satellite service provider authorized to offer SiriusXM services.
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Lord expands into flight control systems

Acquisition of Fly-by-Wire bolsters move into electrified aircraft and helps strategic rebalancing between rotor and fixed-wing business.
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Bob Hoover Honored at NBAA 2016

Just a week after his death at 94 from natural causes, NBAA pays tribute to the distinguished airman at its opening sessions.
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CAE Announces Training Advances

CAE received an endorsement from Dassault aviation, unveiled its customer web portal and announced training advances at the NBAA Convention.
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TechnicAir to Further Develop ADS-B STC

The BBA Aviation company has acquired the rights to a King Air ADS-B STC from FreeFlight, allowing the companies to develop it in partnership.
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Esterline Supplies Longitude Cockpit Controls

Luminated cockpit controls are being supplied to Cessna by Esterline Control & Communication Systems.
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Pentastar Unveils Wireless Charging Unit

Wireless charging allows for less cluttered business aircraft cabins, according to Pentastar and its partner Cobalt Aerospace.