Thales and StandardAero announced at the National Business Aviation Association’s 2019 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas this week that the Bombardier Challenger 350 will be the first airframe to be certified for TopMax, Thales’ new Wearable head-up display.
Thales Announces TopMax For the Challenger 350
Key Takeaways:
- Thales and StandardAero introduced TopMax, a wearable head-up display (HUD), with the Bombardier Challenger 350 being the first airframe certified for its use, combining military-grade technology with civilian pilot needs.
- TopMax is an industry-first for civil aviation, providing advanced features like multi-color information display, 360-degree vision through the cabin to spot traffic/terrain, and synthetic runway views regardless of aircraft alignment, significantly enhancing safety and situational awareness.
- Positioned as a cost-effective, easy-to-retrofit alternative to traditional HUDs, TopMax offers superior functionality with minimal cockpit footprint and is projected to become mainstream in business aviation within 5-10 years.
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