Raytheon has teamed with AirDat and Metron Aviation to provide a new approach for the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) weather programs. Please share: Continue Reading →
Dynon releases Skyview Version 3.2
Posted on September 28th, 2011 by Janice Wood
Dynon Avionics has introduced Version 3.2 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system, a free software upgrade for all existing SkyView owners that ships standard in all new systems. Continue Reading →
Appareo Systems releases updates to ALERTS software
Posted on September 20th, 2011 by Janice Wood
Appareo Systems has released several updates to its ALERTS software products. Continue Reading →
Avidyne unveils ‘multi-touch’ capability
Posted on September 19th, 2011 by Janice Wood
Avidyne revealed that multi-touch capability will be included with its recently-announced IFD540 GPS/Navigation/Communication system. Multi-touch allows pilots to gesture using two or more fingers on the touch screen to scroll and zoom the map range setting in and out. Continue Reading →
Arlington odds ‘n ends
Posted on July 13th, 2011 by Ben Sclair
The Arlington Fly-In (July 7-10) was fun. While the vendor area shrunk from prior years, the show line appeared about 95+% full of show planes on Saturday. A nice number of beautiful aircraft (see some uploaded to Twitter and Facebook).... Continue Reading →
Bye, Garmin sign partner agreement
Posted on March 29th, 2011 by Ben Sclair
March 29, 2011 – Bye Energy has signed a preliminary strategic partner agreement with Garmin to collaborate on system optimization and display for the new electric Cessna 172 program. Energy systems displays, including battery unit “state-of-charge” and range displays similar... Continue Reading →
DoD, DoT want on the field to protect GPS
Posted on March 29th, 2011 by Ben Sclair
In a strongly worded letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski [download PDF], Deputy Secretary of Transportation John D. Parcari and Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III call into question nearly all aspects of the FCCs dealing... Continue Reading →
Dynon Avionics radio auction
Posted on March 29th, 2011 by Ben Sclair
Woodinville, WA – As part of their entry into aviation communications, Dynon Avionics is offering a limited edition hand-held radio. 100 compact aviation band transceivers were created as part of their plans to eventually supplement the versatile SkyView Glass Panel... Continue Reading →
Columbian Army to have Touchscreen Avionics from Garmin
Posted on March 28th, 2011 by Ben Sclair
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Eagle Creek Aviation Services, will install the new Garmin GTN 750 and GTN 650 touchscreen avionics in two Turbine Commanders operated by the Colombian Government as part of full Grand Renaissance Commander Refurbishments now underway by Eagle Creek. Continue Reading →
PS Engineering adds specialization with two new audio panels
Posted on March 28th, 2011 by Ben Sclair
PS Engineering introduced two new audio panels at the March 22-25 Aircraft Electronics Association Tradeshow and Convention. The PMA8000C adds a third transceiver while retaining Bluetooth connectivity for cell phones, while the PMA8000D allows for dual audio installations where the... Continue Reading →
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