Aircraft Upgrades

Testing and evaluating the effect of altering the aviation experience can become a hobby of its own.

A successful avionics retrofit project starts by picking the right equipment, the right shop, and staying involved in the project.

This episode of Aviation Consumer’s Avionics Boot Camp Panel Planner 101 Live looks at the installation process and benefits of replacing old fuel sensors with modern digital options.

Limitations are inherent in modifying old panels.

Much like with bicycles, aircraft ownership can lead to an enjoyable journey toward a perfect spec sheet.

According to its second quarter 2021 Avionics Market Report, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) says sales during the first half of 2021 exceeded $1 billion. While the exact figure of $1,069,737,831 represents a 7.1 percent decrease in total sales compared to the first six months of 2020, during the second quarter months of April, May, […]

When you’re facing a major update to your legacy airplane’s instrument panel, it’s easy to get distracted by the big-ticket, high-visibility items such as integrated flight decks, navigators, and large-format multifunction displays. While the utility of such cool new avionics appeals, the unsung heroes in a new panel don’t get as much attention—and they should. […]