Avionics

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

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FAA, EASA OK G500/600 Flight Control Software Fix

Gulfstream received FAA approval yesterday and EASA today for a flight control software update that eliminates crosswind landing limits on the G500/600.

Aircraft

September 13, 2022

Study Finds Ligado Won’t Harm Most GPS Receivers

A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine questions the effects of Ligado Networks on GPS receivers.

Avionics

September 12, 2022

Garmin Adds More Twins to Smart Rudder Bias Approvals

Beechcraft Baron B55s with the required autopilot and display can now be equipped with Garmin's Smart Rudder Bias.

Avionics

September 8, 2022

Stevens Aerospace Celebrates C-12U G1000 Install

Stevens Aerospace has completed its first G1000 NXi avionics installation under a U.S. Army C-12U/B200C King Air contract.

Avionics

September 8, 2022

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Lightspeed Unveils ‘Safety Wearables’ Headset Series

Lightspeed's new Delta Zulu changes the parameters of aviation headset design with new safety and audio features.

Avionics

September 7, 2022

Universal's InSight Avionics Available for Falcon 900B

Dassault received the supplemental type certificate for Universal Avionics's InSight flight deck upgrade for the Falcon 900B.

Avionics

September 7, 2022

EASA ELT(DT) Mandate Delayed Two Years

EASA has postponed by two years a rule requiring large airplanes to be equipped with emergency locator transmitters with distress tracking capability.

Avionics

September 6, 2022

Safran Bidding for Thales' Power Business

Safran is negotiating with Thales to acquire its aeronautical electrical systems business.

Avionics

September 6, 2022

Avidyne Releases Major FMS Software Update

The latest version of Avidyne's FMS operating system software will come with new units and can be installed in the field by Avidyne dealers.

Avionics

September 2, 2022

Product Support Survey 2022, Part 2: Flight Deck Avionics, Cabin Management Systems, and Airborne Connectivity

Results of AIN's Avionics Product Support Survey show Garmin ranked number one, followed by Collins Aerospace, and Universal Avionics.

Avionics

September 1, 2022

SkyLink 7100 Qualified for Crewed Aircraft

Blue Sky Network has qualified its SkyLink 7100 Iridium satcom to DO-160G, and the antenna has received FAA TSO C159d approval.

Avionics

August 31, 2022

SmartSky Achieves 100% Continental U.S. Coverage

SmartSky Networks’ high-speed, air-to-ground (ATG) broadband network is now available for business aircraft users across the entire continental U.S.

Avionics

August 31, 2022

High Number of TCAS Alerts at KDEN Still a Safety Issue

The FAA has issued a safety notice to advise pilots of the continued high number of TCAS alerts on approaches to Runway 16L/16R at Denver Intl. Airport.

Avionics

August 30, 2022

FAA OKs STC Path for Caravan Autonomous Flight System

Autonomous aircraft systems developer Reliable Robotics said the FAA has accepted the certification basis for its autoflight system on the Cessna Caravan.

Avionics

August 29, 2022

Pro Star Aviation Plans Facility, Capabilities Expansion

Pro Star Aviation in New Hampshire has a number of efforts underway to expand its maintenance and STC capabilities.

Avionics

August 29, 2022

Australia Offers VFR Pilots ADS-B Avionics Subsidy

The Australian government is offering up to AUS$5,000 to help offset costs of installing ADS-B equipment in crewed VFR aircraft.

Avionics

August 24, 2022

FreeFlight Shipping Newly TSO’d Radar Altimeters

FreeFlight Systems' 5G-tolerant radar altimeters meet the performance standards for airborne low-range radar altimeters.

Avionics

August 16, 2022

Avionics Sales Increase for Eighth Consecutive Quarter

The Aircraft Electronics Association's Avionics Market Report noted higher sales to OEMs.

Avionics

August 12, 2022

FAA Provides MOC for UAS Remote ID Mandate

The FAA has published a means of compliance for UAS manufacturers to meet the requirements for providing remote identification capability.

Avionics

August 12, 2022

Airlines Clamor for Clarity on Altimeter Upgrades for 5G

The airline industry calls on the FAA to issue more definitive guidance for upgrading their radio altimeters to accommodate full-strength 5G signals.

Airlines

August 12, 2022