Avionics

The new versions of the ForeFlight Mobile app add SiriusXM weather and new data-driven aeronautical maps.

IBM’s new unit, The Weather Company, is leveraging the Internet of Things to improve weather forecasting.

The LEMO version of the wireless Lightspeed Tango headset can now charge a spare battery from ship’s power.

HUD-LCD180 includes a projection unit, clear glass display combiner and a display processer unit that generates HUD graphics.

Garmin touchscreen-controlled G5000 flight deck will be available for Citation Excel/XLS in 2018.

Company eyes market of more than 20,000 business jets, estimating $200,000 to more than $1 million of “opportunity” per aircraft.

Company received parts manufacturer approval from the U.S. FAA for its SD WiFi Hub, as well as EASA Part 145 repair station designation.

These Columbia Avionics STCs bring ADS-B OUT solutions to a variety of Citation models.

Data router integrates connectivity throughout the aircraft, allowing passengers to use their own devices for email, web browsing and video streaming.

The three-axis full digital system offers envelope protection, straight-and-level button and is software upgradeable.

The network marks a first for Astronautics, which typically has worked directly with other manufacturers and governments.

Operators equipped with the HGS/EVS system can fly specially approved approaches at airports around the world and use lower approach minimums.

The upgrade addresses pending regulatory and obsolescence issues, in addition to offering a “cost effective” platform.

The system will marry Rockwell Collins flight operations information with Stellar’s commercial operating system and bring it to the cloud.

The first customer aircraft retrofitted with the Wave system installed within Bombardier’s network was recently performed at the Singapore service center.

China was forced to delay compliance because it became clear that there would be an insufficient number of aircraft not appropriately equipped by year-end.

Pilots who fly with the ForeFlight Mobile iPhone/iPad app have been asking for SiriusXM compatibility.

The interiors feature light upper fuselages with darker lower sidewalls and carpeting, the complementary tones “expanding the feel of the cabin,” it said.

Contract marks first application of the technology on an airliner's forward flight displays

Product advertised to exceed GADSS requirements

Apple's iPad 1 has long been out of production, and now ForeFlight has announced plans to discontinue support for its apps on the device.

With proper scheduling the process should take one day, says Duncan.

The vast capabilities of modern technology are having a profound effect on cockpit avionics design.

The new TrueNorth Simphone Pro is available with or without dual Iridium voice and data channels.

The SPECTRO XR is a long-range, multispectral sensor ball for ISR and targeting, with a launch customer

The company is currently testing routers that interface with its systems.

Operators need to equip by January 1, 2020.

The research program covers three phases and will last nearly a year and will be done at Astronautics's Milwaukee headquarters.

A Mitre team is developing software that predicts pilots’ information needs.

Associated satellite launch planned for 2020