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Avionics

Blue Avionics BA-440 Provides Universal SBAS-FMS LPV Approach Alerting

The Blue Avionics BA-440 meets AC20-138C Mode 5 alerting requirements for LPV and ILS approaches.
Rotorcraft

HeliTrak Enters R22 Autopilot Market

HeliTrak is in the final stages of certifying its Collective Pull Down system and autopilot for the Robinson R22.
Avionics

Sandel Selects Western Aircraft as Avilon Installer

The new Avilon Flight Deck will be available for all King Air models and the Beech 1900.
Avionics

NavWorx Picks Dallas Avionics as Exclusive ADS600-B Distributor

The ADS600-B is a low-cost ADS-B OUT and IN transceiver that can integrate with an existing transponder.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alto Aviation Introduces New Cabin Audio Amp

The new Alto DZ-290 amplifier interfaces with new and legacy cabin entertainment systems.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

True Blue Power Offers New Charging Ports, Converters

The new USB charging ports provide 3 amps of power to each port, and the converters include a DC-to-DC unit and an AC-to-DC unit.
Avionics

Aircraft Avionics Convention Opens in Orlando

The annual avionics show is expected to attract more than 2,000 attendees and features more than 130 exhibitors.
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Avionics

Garmin Adds EASA Approval of GTN Features

The new approvals add Connext cockpit connectivity, customized holds, search patterns and more to the GTN navigators.
Avionics

Universal Launches FMS Upgrade Incentive for Learjet, Citation Operators

The incentives provide a credit toward upgrading to a Universal Avionics SBAS-FMS.
Avionics

Esterline Korry Speeds Up Switch Manufacturing

The company can now manufacture its LED-illuminated 5/8-inch switch in just three days.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Biz 4G Initial Test Phase Done

The flight test in Gogo's Challenger showed that multiple sessions of movie and audio streaming are possible on the upcoming Gogo Biz 4G service.
Avionics

Elliott Aviation Certifies Hawker ADS-B Solution

The STC adds both ADS-B OUT and IN for operators of the Hawker 750, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

FDS Developing 3D Worldwide Moving Map

The FDS do Capsule's 3D moving map will depict an exocentric view of the customer's airplane, including the model and paint scheme.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Send Solutions Unveils Low-cost Airborne Texting

AirText will offer texting via Iridium satcom for five cents per message.
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Avionics

AIN Blog: The End of Avionics Certification for Light GA Airplanes?

The recent STC for installation of Dynon's D10A primary attitude indicator in older Piper and Cessna airplanes could lead to major changes.
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Avionics

TrueNorth Selected To Make AeroWave Router for BendixKing

The AeroWave router is designed to work with BendixKing's low-cost, high-speed AeroWave satcom system.
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Avionics

Aspen Receives STC for Backup Display

Aspen Evolution backup display replaces mechanical instruments used for backup for EFIS instrumentation.
Avionics

CMD Gets Nod To Pair FreeFlight GNSS with TDR-94

The STC provides a reasonably priced ADS-B OUT upgrade for more than 100 Part 25 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Alpha Systems AOA Approved for Mitsubishi MU-2

Angle-of-attack system is calibrated for approach and landing at all MU-2 flap settings.
Avionics

Garmin Pilot Adds Profile View to iPhone

The latest version of the Garmin Pilot iOS app includes new charts for France, a profile view for the iPhone and personal weather settings.
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Avionics

Plates on Maps Added to FltPlan Go for Android

FltPlan.com has added a number of new features to its FltPlan Go for Android moving-map app.
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Sanford Amendment Supports Aircraft Ridesharing Sites

Flytenow is looking for help to clarify the legality of communications about flight-sharing.
Security

AIN Blog: Do They Really Need To Kick Passengers Off Airliners?

The number of incidents involving disruptive passengers getting deplaned seems to be growing.
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Charter & Fractional

Sino Jet and Hublot Pursue Strategic Cooperation

Charter provider Sino Jet brought a Hublot-branded Embraer Legacy 650 to the ABACE 2016 static display.
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-6 Proves Popular in China

Fuselages for Pilatus PC-6 Porters are now manufactured in Chongqing, China, by Pilatus Aircraft Industry (China).
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Training and Workforce

PEA Aims East for New Student Pilots

The Daytona Beach, Florida flight academy specializes in training student pilots from all over the world.
Aircraft

First China Guimbal G2 On ABACE Static Display

The Guimbal Cabri G2 on display at ABACE belongs to X-Square Aviation, which plans to open a helicopter flight school.
Training and Workforce

Frasca Finds Growing Simulator Market in China

Frasca simulators span the range from light single-engine airplanes to helicopters and sophisticated business jets.
Training and Workforce

Enterprising Intern Celebrates Intro to Business Aviation

Rachel Lo’s dedication to learning about business aviation led to an internship at ABACE 2016.
Aircraft

G500, G600 Coming Along Well

Building and testing of Gulfstream’s new fly-by-wire aircraft