Aspen Avionics

The basic architecture of Aspen Avionics Connected Panel networked cockpit is depicted at left, courtesy the company. Wireless equipment in the cockpit is nothing new, but it rarely was connected to anything other than audio.

Editorial Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Aspen Avionics' Connected Panel introduces a networked cockpit architecture that differs from previous wireless equipment.
This new system wirelessly links consumer-grade devices (like tablets running EFB apps) to the aircraft's certified avionics and systems.
This integration opens up many new possibilities and upgrade paths for aircraft.

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The basic architecture of Aspen Avionics Connected Panel networked cockpit is depicted below, courtesy the company. Wireless equipment in the cockpit is nothing new, but it rarely was connected to anything other than audio.

Now, some of the latest avionics solutions wirelessly link consumer-grade devices and their apps to an aircrafts various systems. Connecting a tablets EFB software to installed and certified avionics opens up many new possibilities and upgrade paths.