LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — The Aircraft Electronics Association released its third-quarter 2016 Avionics Market Report, which shows that for the first nine months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales amounted to $1.66 billion. That’s a 6.2% decrease in year-over-year sales compared to the first nine months of 2015, when sales topped $1.77 billion. Sales during […]
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Aircraft Spruce adds Sandia Aerospace to catalog
Sandia Aerospace‘s transponders, altitude encoders, airdata computers, avionics cooling fans, and MARC70 interface modules are now available via Aircraft Spruce. Aircraft Spruce offers wire harnessing and custom coax assemblies to make shopping for a Sandia Aerospace transponder all one convenient shopping experience for your aircraft needs. For more information, contact Aircraft Spruce at 877-477-7823 or 951-372-9555, and reference Sandia Aerospace.
SkyDisplay showcased at NBAA
MYGOFLIGHT demonstrated its SKYDISPLAY HUD-LCD180, its first in a series of Head-Up Display (HUD) units equipped with ZeroTouch SmartHUD technology, during last week’s NBAA 2016. The HUD is expected to be available for release some time in 2017. “Two years ago we built and demonstrated that a small form factor HUD could be developed and operate […]
Avidyne partners with SmartSky Networks
Avidyne Corporation has partnered with SmartSky Networks, with Avidyne providing and supporting SmartSky’s airborne products into the U.S. general aviation industry. “SmartSky Networks is developing innovative data and voice communications solutions and we are delighted to be partnered with them to bring this advanced technology to market,” said Dan Schwinn, Avidyne’s President & CEO. “Along with our […]
Becker Avionics debuts BXT6513 Remote Transponder
Becker Avionics International has introduced the BXT6513 remote transponder with ADS-B out. This transponder, with dual antenna, is designed for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft applications and meets the FAA TSO, according to company officials. The unit can be controlled through dedicated control units, integrated Radio Tuning (RT) units, FMS, and EFIS glass cockpit displays. […]
Gulf Coast Avionics opens new shop at KTPA
Gulf Coast Avionics has opened its 19th satellite avionics shop and pilots store in the new Sheltair FBO at Tampa International Airport (KTPA). “We’re very proud and excited about our new facility at Tampa International. Having the opportunity to be located right in the Sheltair FBO has already proven to be a fantastic benefit for […]
Aspen Avionics’ latest ADS-B software upgrade certified
Aspen Avionics reports that FAA certification has been received for its latest software upgrade, which includes several additional ADS-B display features on its Evolution 500/1000 multi-function display (MFD). The latest software upgrade includes textual METARS information displayed on the MFD, which provides an intuitive display of subscription-free weather data in an easy-to-read format, company officials noted. […]
Aspen receives FAA nod for S-TEC integration with Evolution 1000
Aspen Avionics has received FAA certification to interface its Evolution 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) with the System 55X autopilot (S-TEC) by Genesys Aerosystems. The STC covers hundreds of light single and twin piston aircraft platforms. According to company officials, benefits include: Reduces workload: No multiple altimeter setting adjustment required; engagement of autopilot […]
Guardian Avionics awarded NORSEE approval
TUCSON, Arizona — Guardian Avionics has received the first FAA approval to install manufactured products into certified aircraft as “Non-Required Safety Enhancing Equipment” (NORSEE) under the requirements outlined in PS-AIR-21.8-1602. This new authorization allows all models of the Guardian Avionics iFDR Panel Mount line for iPad and iPhone and all iFDR Power 150 and 250 […]