Thales and StandardAero announced at the National Business Aviation Association’s 2019 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas this week that the Bombardier Challenger 350 will be the first airframe to be certified for TopMax, Thales’ new Wearable head-up display.
Thales Announces TopMax For the Challenger 350
Key Takeaways:
- Thales and StandardAero announced TopMax, an industry-first wearable head-up display (HUD) for business jets, will first be certified for the Bombardier Challenger 350.
- Adapted from military technology for civil pilots, TopMax offers intuitive access to critical flight information with features like multi-color displays and 360-degree views of traffic and terrain.
- Key safety enhancements include synthetic runways visible regardless of head orientation, aiming to prevent alignment errors.
- TopMax is a cost-effective, easy-to-retrofit alternative to traditional HUDs, expected to become mainstream due to its superior functionality and operational benefits.
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