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 introduced TopMax, an industry-first wearable head-up display (HUD) set to be certified first on the Bombardier Challenger 350, blending military display technology with civilian pilot needs.
- TopMax significantly enhances situational awareness and safety through features like multi-color information display, 360-degree visibility of traffic and terrain, and synthetic runways viewable regardless of head orientation.
- Presented as a cost-effective, easily retrofittable alternative to traditional fixed HUDs, TopMax offers superior functionality and a minimal cockpit footprint, aiming to become a mainstream solution in business aviation within 5-10 years.
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