Garmin has updated its Garmin Pilot app, which integrates with the new GTX 345 all-in-one ADS-B transponder. The latest iOS version incorporates a new flight profile view, airspace altitude labels, trip planning enhancements, United Kingdom VFR charts for international pilots, support for X-Plane 10, and more, according to Garmin officials. GTX 345 Integration Regardless of existing avionics […]
Avionics
Avionics sales top $2.4 billion in 2015
A strong fourth quarter pushed worldwide avionics sales above $2.4 billion, according to the Year-End Avionics Market Report released by the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA). But sales were still down 4.4% when compared to the previous year, according to AEA officials. The dollar amount reported (using net sales price, not manufacturer’s suggested retail price) includes: All business and […]
Avidyne partners with Globalstar to develop airborne internet access products
Avidyne has partnered with Globalstar to develop and certify satellite-based internet and voice communications products for the aviation market. The new solutions will leverage Globalstar’s second-generation satellite network, boasting the fastest data speeds in the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) industry. “We are thrilled to join forces with Globalstar to bring innovative new communications solutions to the […]
ADS-B now standard on new Diamonds
Diamond Aircraft Industries reports it will be equipping all newly ordered US registered DA20, DA40, DA42 and DA62 aircraft with standard ADS-B In/Out Garmin 345 series transponders. “We are very pleased to offer Garmin’s new GTX-345 series NextGen Transponders with ADS-B In/Out as standard equipment on all our new aircraft for sale in the U.S.”, said Peter Maurer, president […]
School accredited for avionics, drone programs
CINCINNATI — Flamingo Air’s Airline Ground Schools has been awarded accreditation for its Avionics and Drone Maintenance and Operations programs. The accreditation is given by ASTM International and the National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT). Airline Ground Schools has applied its program of distance learning combined with traditional classroom training to its avionics courses, […]
Wanted: Pilot Tips on … Avionics and ADS-B
Have you equipped for ADS-B? What did you add to your plane and do you plan to add more? What did you learn from the experience that other pilots could benefit from? If you haven’t equipped yet, do you plan to by the 2020 mandate? What other avionics have you added recently? Was it a worthwhile investment? […]
Sandel taps Stevens Aviation for Avilon
Sandel Avionics has selected Stevens Aviation as one of its exclusive Avilon dealerships. The Sandel Avilon Avionics Suite is an all-glass integrated flight deck for the King Air family, starting with the KA-200, designed and assembled at Sandel for easy installation, according to company officials. “This changes everything as it gives the customer a fully […]
Duncan Aviation to hold its first free NextGen seminar of 2016
LINCOLN, NEB — Duncan Aviation’s first free NextGen seminar of 2016 will be held Feb. 18 at the Courtyard Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. From 8 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. central time, Regional Avionics Sales Manager Mark Francetic and partners Honeywell, Garmin Avionics, Satcom Direct, Rockwell Collins, Universal Avionics, Avionica and Gogo Biz will present […]
Banyan slates ADS-B event
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Banyan Air Service based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is hosting an event that will prepare and educate aircraft owners on ADS-B, FANS-1A, EFIS and/or IFE upgrades. Representatives from Rockwell Collins, Universal Avionics, Garmin and CMD Flight Solutions will be available to help with solutions and package incentives, Banyan officials noted. Also participating with […]