Avionics Upgrades Go a Long Way

A number of fascinating technology updates have emerged in business aviation recently, particularly related to avionics.

Michael Wildes

Wednesday, May 03, 2023 at 02:04 PM ET

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Garmin announced in October that it acquired a supplemental type certification (STC) from the FAA for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in the Dassault Falcon 7X business jet. [Courtesy: Dassault Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Aircraft owners and operators are making substantial investments in advanced avionics retrofits, like Garmin's GI 275, G5000, and G3000 suites, to extend the operational lifespan of their aircraft and modernize their flight decks.
These avionics upgrades significantly enhance safety and operational capabilities through features such as synthetic vision, reduced pilot workload, and expanded navigation options like fully-coupled GPS approach capabilities (LPV).
Companies like Garmin and Avidyne are actively introducing and certifying these versatile avionics solutions for a wide range of aircraft, from general aviation models to business jets like the Dassault Falcon 7X and Learjet 55C, breathing new life into older fleets.

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Garmin’s announcement in October that it acquired a supplemental type certification (STC) from the FAA for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in the Dassault Falcon 7X business jet should give operators and pilots a reason to celebrate. The announcement came as part of Garmin’s press run at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) held in Orlando in October 2022, and it was one of many fascinating updates in business aviation, particularly related to avionics.

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