The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization for Universal Avionics AHS-525 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS). The AHS-525 is positioned as a low-cost option for replacing legacy mechanical VGs and DGs in Part 23 and Part 25 fixed wing aircraft, and Part 27 and Part 29 rotorcraft, according to company officials. The AHS-525 […]
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NextGen Straight Talk Book released
Duncan Aviation has released its most recent version of the NextGen Straight Talk book. The book, updated in May 2016 by a team of avionics experts at Duncan Aviation, clarifies the FAA’s avionics upgrades known as the Next Generation (NextGen) initiatives. To find out what you need to know to make sure your aircraft is in […]
Guardian Avionics adds to iFDR Panel Mount line
Guardian Avionics has added new flush panel mount models for the Apple iPad Air/iPad Pro model (9.7 inches) and the Apple iPhone 6+ to the new iFDR Panel Mount line unveiled in April. The iFDR line already includes mounts for the Apple iPad Pro (12.9 inches), the Apple iPad Mini, and the Apple iPhone 6. With the addition […]
Gulf Coast, Pacific Coast Avionics appointed Appareo dealers
Gulf Coast Avionics and Pacific Coast Avionics have been approved as authorized dealers for the Appareo family of Stratus portable and panel-mounted ADS-B products. Rick Garcia, president and CEO of the two companies, said he is excited to be able to offer the new Stratus 2S portable and Stratus ESG, a panel-mounted 1090ES/ADS-B transponder. “While all […]
Stratus ESG now shipping
FARGO, North Dakota — Appareo reports that the experimental version of Stratus ESG, an all-in-one, panel-mounted ADS-B Out transponder, is now shipping. Appareo expects shipments of the certified version of Stratus ESG to begin in the coming weeks. Appareo, which designs, develops, manufactures and supports all Stratus products in the USA, has a network of […]
Latest version of DroidEFB compatible with Stratux ADS-B
The latest version of DroidEFB, a GPS navigation app for Android mobile devices, now supports Stratux ADS-B receivers. DroidEFB provides pilots with real-time situational awareness via a GPS moving map integrated with both VFR and IFR aviation charts, according to company officials. The latest integration with Stratux provides a low-cost ADS–B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast) […]
Avionics sales top $566 million in first quarter
In the first three months of the year, total worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales topped $566 million, according to the first quarter 2016 Avionics Market Report released by the Aircraft Electronics Association during the 59th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show in Kissimmee, Florida. That’s a 3.6% decrease in sales compared to the first-quarter of 2015, […]
AEA names 2016 award winners at convention
Three industry awards were presented during the opening session of the 59th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show in Kissimmee, Florida, April 27. Jeanne Rau-Flattery of Millennium International in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was named the 2016 AEA Member of the Year, while Gogo Business Aviation was honored as the AEA Associate Member […]
Aspen Avionics’ Evolution Backup Display certified
Aspen Avionics reports has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of its Evolution Backup Display. The Evolution Backup Display is a digital, independent primary flight display (PFD) designed to replace mechanical backup instruments and the associated vacuum system supporting those instruments in Part 23 electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) installations.The Evolution Backup Display comes […]