avionics

The AEA said avionics sales increased 4.6 percent from the second to the third quarter this year, marking nine consecutive quarters of increasing sales.

In a joint interview with FLYING, the CEOs of both companies discussed their partnership, the expectation of inflight connectivity, and flyExclusive’s planned IPO.

Avionics and other equipment can drive big variations in price.

More than 100 upgrades have been sold globally for the G5000 in the Excel/XLS fleet.

FAA approval of the avionics suite for the Pilatus PC-7 military trainer will also open the door for approval for the Beech Model 3000 and T6 Texan II, the company said.

When the G3000s are integrated into the F-5 Tigers, they will be configured with one large area display and two touchscreen controllers. Pilots will then use the aircraft in an aggressor training role.

As officials mandate universal charger rules, True Blue Power is adding 100-watt USB-C charging ports to its inflight USB chargers for general aviation aircraft.

The HeliSAS certification adds to existing FAA STC as well as approvals from CAA and ANAC.

The product adds new features for both fixed-wing and helicopter operators. including visual approaches, VNAV, and certified TAWS options.

The Aircraft Electronics Association says total sales of avionics so far this year topped $13 billion.