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Garmin introduces comm radio for experimentals

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Garmin has introduced the GTR 200B, a comm radio and Bluetooth-enabled intercom designed specifically for experimental and amateur-built aircraft.

In addition to advanced auto-squelch, stereo intercom, alert inputs, standby frequency monitoring and more, Bluetooth connectivity allows pilots to connect a smartphone or tablet to the comm radio, according to Garmin officials.

Additionally, integration with G3X Touch provides more features and benefits that further reduce pilot workload, company officials add. [Read more…]

Supply and demand join forces at avionics companies

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The Aircraft Electronics Association‘s annual Rate & Labor Survey reveals that the economic realities of supply and demand joined forces in 2018.

With the ADS-B mandate’s Jan. 1, 2020, deadline fast approaching, avionics shops have increased their rates in the face of the overwhelming demand for this equipment — and other upgrades installed during the same downtime — and their finite supplies to technicians and time. [Read more…]

Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX turboprops enhanced with new flight deck features

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WICHITA – Textron Aviation is bringing enhanced flight deck capabilities to new production Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX turboprops.

Features include new standard and optional equipment as part of Garmin’s G1000 NXi next-generation integrated flight deck, which provides pilots with greater control and connectivity in the cockpit, according to Cessna officials. [Read more…]

Aspen’s Evolution E5 STC’d

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Aspen Avionics has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Evolution E5 Dual Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI).

Introduced in April 2018, the STC’d, non-TSO Evolution E5 consolidates attitude indicator plus DG/CDI into a single display with a rechargeable backup battery.

It also includes Global Positioning System Steering (GPSS), air data computer, and attitude heading reference system (ADAHRS) starting at $4,995. [Read more…]

Avionics sales surpass $2 billion so far in 2018

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Worldwide avionics sales are up 15.5% over last year, according to the Aircraft Electronics Association‘s third-quarter 2018 Avionics Market Report.

Total sales exceed $2 billion in the first nine months of 2018, according to the report.

That’s a 15.5% increase in year-over-year sales compared to the first nine months of 2017 amount of $1.73 billion, AEA officials noted. [Read more…]

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