Avionics

Dynon Avionics announced a strategic investment in Trig Avionics, strengthening their partnership to provide better avionics solutions for general aviation.

The Senate Commerce Committee is considering a subpoena for the U.S. Army over its refusal to provide a report on ADS-B usage, following the deadly January midair collision.

Cirrus released a new version of its aircraft management app that it says will streamline its operation. The next generation of the Cirrus IQ and a new premium IQ PRO were announced Monday, on the eve of Sun ‘n Fun, and the company said the new version of the app will greatly enhance owner interaction […]

The Montana House of Representatives passed a bill limiting the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data to assess landing fees on certain aircraft. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Shane Klakken (R-Grass Range), would block the use of ADS-B data for charging landing fees on aircraft weighing under 9,000 pounds, according to a March 20 […]

At this week’s Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) International Convention & Trade Show, the trade group announced its new Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET) certification. As developed by AEA, the title becomes the primary certification for technicians. Earning the certificate requires an online knowledge-based written exam for entry-level technicians, administered by AEA’s new partner organization, the […]

On the opening day of the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) national convention in Phoenix, Garmin’s Jim Alpiser announced the GCO 14—the company’s first carbon monoxide detector. The miniature remote sensor is compatible for displaying on the Garmin GTN Xi-series GPS navigators and on the GI 275 electronic flight display in a dedicated data field or […]

A prominent proponent of angle of attack (AoA) indicators is applauding the FAA for recommending they be installed in all airplanes. The agency published a special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB) recommending AoA systems be installed as standard equipment in new airplanes and retrofitted in the existing fleet. The full document is reprinted below. “Outstanding step […]

Garmin unveiled its latest integrated flight deck, the G3000 PRIME, on Wednesday. One significant feature of the new system is its all-touchscreen displays, which eliminate the need for the touchscreen controllers found in the current G3000 and G5000 avionics. Garmin says the G3000 PRIME is FAA TSO certified and is designed to meet the needs […]

Garmin announced this morning (Aug. 14) it has received certification for its runway occupancy awareness (ROA) software dubbed Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA). The software leverages ADS-B traffic information to call out potential runway incursions involving airborne traffic, aircraft on the ground and ground vehicles. Textron Aviation received FAA certification for the product installed on […]

In an email to its members, Seattle Avionics, the company behind the FlyQ electronic flight bag app, announced it would be canceling all lifetime subscriptions to the software. The company explained that it would be investing more into its product development, which necessitated changes to the lifetime subscription program. Seattle Avionics highlighted the recent releases […]