Avionics
New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.
The FAA has granted an STC to IS&S covering the engine-out mode/Vmca mitigation features of its ThrustSense autothrottle.
Aireon to expand its space-based ADS-B surveillance in collaboration with the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar.
The G1000 NXi upgrade is now available for the Phenom 100 and will be offered for the Phenom 300 next year.
StandardAero and Thales signed an agreement to jointly develop and certify an advanced autopilot system for several light helicopters, including the AS350.
New procedure will comply with changes to ICAO and FAA call sign requirements, Air Care Alliance says.
The FlightAware November 2019 report shows 2,099 turbine aircraft remain unequipped to meet the FAA's January 2020 ADS-B mandate.
Observers of the urban air mobility sector will be looking for eVTOL aircraft developers to achieve overdue first flights and other landmarks in 2020.
Elliott says STC is popular because it doesn't require other upgrades.
Two temporary exemptions allowing more time for some aircraft operators in Australia to equip with ADS-B avionics expire next year.
The Illinois-based MRO has completed three Garmin G5000 avionics installs and has another 15 scheduled for the mid-size business jet.
