Avionics

Stewart Connector, a manufacturer of RJ45 connectors used in Ethernet communications, announced the expansion of their 60300 Jack Series. This product line delivers the only RJ45 connector solution capable of delivering a 10GBase-T Ethernet signal while also providing an economic solution and upgrade path for 2.5G and 5G applications. The 60300 Series form factor is…

Astronics Corporation, a provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, announced recently that it has received the 2019 GOOD DESIGN Award in the transportation category for the design excellence of its portable inflight entertainment (IFE) product, Sierra. The GOOD DESIGN Awards are presented by the Chicago Athanaeum Museum of…

Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems Company, was selected by Heli-One (Norway) AS to equip the new H215 helicopters of the Bundespolizei – German Federal Police (BPOL) with its SkyVis Helmet Mounted Display (HMD). Universal Avionics will partner with Heli-One to develop a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the SkyVis on…

Genesys Aerosystems announced a new product line, the Genesys Digital Radio (GDR). The Genesys Digital Radio is a family of remote-mounted, software-definable radios. They feature combined VOR/localizer/glideslope navigation, marker beacon, and VHF communication with a frequency range of 118-136 MHz or 118-156 MHz, and 25 or 8.33 kHz channelization with transmit power of 16 or…

Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems Company, is debuting its latest developments in the ‘Fly by Sight’ flight deck concept to the helicopter market during the HAI HELI-EXPO 2020. The company’s ‘Fly by Sight’ concept brings various flight deck technologies together in an integrated way for more intuitive head-up operation during critical phases of flight,…

Lockheed Martin has approved full rate production for Delta Digital Video to deliver multiple Model VSC/900 Universal Video Format Converters for use in the electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) program. Delta Digital says eCASS is the workhorse for avionics repair across the Naval Aviation Enterprise. The system can support more than 750 avionics components…

Genesys Aerosystems announced that the Leonardo TH-119, equipped with the Genesys avionics suite, has been selected by the U. S. Navy for the next generation TH-73A training helicopter. The Genesys configuration certified on the TH-119 includes four IDU-680 displays in a dual-sided PFD/MFD format with dual redundant ADAHRS, dual GPS/FMS, dual Data Acquisition Unit (DAU),…

BAE Systems plc announced that it has entered into a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Collins Aerospace’s Military Global Positioning System business for $1.925bn in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. The Company has also entered into a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire Raytheon’s Airborne Tactical Radios business for $275m in cash, subject…

THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT announced the first deliveries of its digital Multi-Function Display (MFD) replacement solution for legacy CRT displays installed on AW129 helicopters. The company says that thanks to a proven track record in critical flight instruments and to inhouse LCD design, cutting and laminating capabilities, THOMMEN was awarded the task of developing and supplying…

AFuzion’s new “Intermediate DO-254 Training Course” is now available to private companies worldwide. AFuzion’s DO-254 Basic Training has been provided to 4,350 avionics hardware engineers from 300+ aerospace companies worldwide on five continents. Now, AFuzion’s best-in-class avionics development and certification training is available to more advanced hardware developers or prior AFuzion Basic DO-254 Training courses….

Moment has been selected by Surinam Airways (SLM) to integrate the Flymingo Box solution aboard the airline’s fleet to give passengers access to an in-flight entertainment platform. Surinam Airways says it was looking to offer its passengers “a unique service in terms of entertainment and to optimize the traveling experience, and chose the French company…

Ampex Data Systems is meeting customer demand for low-cost data acquisition, recording, and network attached storage (NAS) with the new Common Architecture Recorder (CAR). The CAR shifts ruggedized data acquisition and storage from a capital expense to an operating cost and is ideal for ‘attritable’ systems like unmanned aerial or ground vehicle applications. The low…