avionics

Joby Aviation has selected the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck—which first debuted in 2009—for its eVTOL aircraft, bringing proven avionics into the program to develop commercial operations—which it expects to launch by 2024. The G3000 avionics suite was selected in part for its lightweight, adaptable architecture and high-resolution displays. Garmin anticipates future development in the urban air mobility space, […]

The FAA this week approved the uAvionix AV-20-S multi-function display as an advanced time-keeping device equivalent and hence a replacement for the sweep-second-hand clocks of old. The unit is considered a replacement for clocks in Part 23, Class I and II IFR aircraft per advisory circular AC 20-94A. The new AV-20-S meets the requirements of Part 91.205 (d)(6). The Non-Required Safety […]

On January 4, Columbia Avionics & Aircraft Services announced that it has been awarded a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Cessna Citation 525 series, for installation of the Garmin Avionics Modernization Package, which includes the G600 TXi EFIS and GFC 600 autopilot, among a host of flight deck components. The package is aimed at […]

The FAA last week approved Garmin’s GFC 600 autopilot for retrofit installation in a select group of Beechcraft King Air C90 and E90 aircraft. Garmin said in a news release the GFC 600 digital autopilot is optimized for this class of aircraft and features new operational capabilities such as vertical navigation (VNAV), automatic course deviation indicator (CDI) […]

FreeFlight Systems has been granted approved model list-supplemental type certificate (AML-STC) approval on its dual-band Datalink ADS-B In receiver and transceiver, with the approval covering a wide range of single- and multiengine aircraft. More than 400 models from manufacturers—including Beechcraft, Cessna, Cirrus, and Piper—will be eligible for the installation. The Datalink ADS-B options include both […]

Two major recent announcements from Garmin International add features to existing products. The latest upgrade to the company’s GFC 600 digital autopilot will bring a major safety enhancement to select twin-engine airplanes during a one-engine inoperative (OEI) event, while the addition of integrated runway analysis service from AeroData to the functionality of Garmin’s Fltplan.com product […]

Icon Aircraft’s Jason Huang said, “Our owners have put more than 20,000 total hours on their A5s, and one theme we’ve heard from them, in addition to the incredible fun they’re having, is the desire for an upgraded avionics and navigation package.” As Icon’s president, Huang listened to customers’ pleas. By early 2021 customers will […]

Mike Madsen, Honeywell Aerospace’s CEO, said the company believes strongly in a return to business aviation growth over the next 12 to 18 months, despite the number of people who might think online platforms like Zoom will draw away significant amounts of business. “I think online platforms will have a small effect, maybe five or […]

Innovative Solutions & Support offers aftermarket and standard ThrustSense autothrottles for several commercial and military platforms, including the Pilatus PC-12, and the Beechcraft King Air series, as well as the UMS (utilities management system) on Pilatus PC-24. The company offered a deeper look at these solutions during a presentation at VBACE 2020, presented by NBAA […]

A technical standard order (TSO) application was recently filed by uAvionix Corporation with the FAA aircraft certification office (ACO) for its flagship Mode S ADS-B Out transponder for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The model, known as the ping200X, includes an altitude encoder that will enable airspace access, regulatory, and Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) acceptance […]