Worldwide general aviation avionics sales topped $2.8 billion in 2022, a 21.5% increase compared to 2021 — the largest percentage increase in the 11-year history of the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Avionics Market Report.
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Duncan Aviation opens avionics shop at KFRG
The Lincoln, Nebraska-based company used to have a satellite location at Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (KISP) on Long Island.
FAA approves Aspen’s new software release
The FAA has approved new software enabling integration of Garmin’s GFC600 digital autopilot with Aspen Avionic’s EFD1000 Pro MAX Primary Flight Display (PFD), selected altitude support for Trio and the Bendix/King AeroCruze 100 autopilots, and extended runway centerlines on the MFD500/1000 MAX multi-function displays.
Beyond line of sight drone flights approved in North Dakota
uAvionix, with support from the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, demonstrated to the FAA that it has established adequate risk mitigations to satisfy required safety standards for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations in the National Airspace System, company officials said.
Autopilot mod in the works for Islanders
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman and US flight control systems developer Genesys Aerosystems are working together to certify the latest S-TEC 3100 autopilot system on Britten-Norman’s range of Islander aircraft.
Aircraft Electronics Association scholarship applications now online
The AEA Educational Foundation will award multiple scholarships for the 2023-24 school year to students pursuing a career in avionics or aircraft maintenance, as well as students from AEA member companies.
Avionics sales continue to climb
The third-quarter Avionics Market Report shows that third-quarter sales increased 4.6% from the second quarter of 2022, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of increasing sales.
Questions from the Cockpit: Where’s the other end of the tape measure?
Where is AGL measured from? As with most things in life — and aviation — it depends.
Replacement panel for older Cessna 172s approved
Six Pack Aero has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Legacy XL Panel System, a new replacement stationary panel for Cessna 172 models E through M that allows for the installation of a 10-inch Primary Flight Display (PFD) without compromising the structure of the airframe, according to company officials.