Avionics
New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.
An FAA STC permits Nextant Aerospace to offer the software upgrade to Challenger 604 operators using Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics.
Garmin has received EASA approval for G1000 NXi updates on the Citation Mustang.
Textron Aviation and Honeywell Aerospace are partnering on datacomm upgrades for Citation Sovereigns and Hawker 4000s with Primus Epic flight decks.
Honeywell has become a value-added manufacturer of aviation terminals that operate on the Iridium Next network as it nears certification of Aspire 150/350.
Avionics specialist Spirit Aeronautics will operate from Baker Aviation's new hangar at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales fell 7.1 percent year-over-year, to roughly $1.07 billion, in the first six months.
Buyers of Piper's M-series single-engine aircraft can now add the optional Garmin GWX 8000 digital radar.
The PilotEye vision system is based on artificial intelligence technology and promises to reduce pilot workload, while also supporting autonomous flight.
Avidyne's new 12-inch Vantage displays feature touchscreen technology, higher resolution, and faster processors.
Garmin's new Smart Glide system automatically guides an airplane suffering engine failure to an airport within gliding distance.