News archive: Air Data & Flight Instruments | Airframer

11 July

ReleaseSkyryse grows footprint with new El Segundo facility

3 April

The standby flight instrument supplied by Garmin is already in use on thousands of certified aircraft.

Garmin standby flight instruments grace the Lilium Jet

Lilium began assembly of the first Lilium Jet at its manufacturing and testing facilities near Munich at the end of 2023. The first piloted flight test of the Lilium Jet is targeted to occur in late 2024.

9 February

ReleaseGenesys Aerosystems announces ultra-compact air data computer

7 February

Jim Currier. President and CEO, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies.

Honeywell invests $84 million in expansion of Kansas facility

The 560,000-square-foot facility manufactures components for avionics, safety and flight control systems and complex radio frequency systems for traffic collision avoidance, radar altimeters and weather radar.

1 February

Thales, Honeywell, RECARO Aircraft Seating and FACC hace signed long-term supply agreements with Eve Air Mobility.

Recaro brings lightweight seating to Eve's eVTOL

Meanwhile, Thales will provide air data sensors and a computer, Honeywell will supply guidance, navigation and external lighting for the aircraft, and FACC will supply the horizontal and vertical tail.

24 October

ReleaseA new era for aviation safety and efficiency: uAvionix acquires Iris Automation

6 October

ReleaseExpanding Advanced Air Mobility together: Elbit America and Luftcar partner

27 September

ReleaseRadiant Technology introduces the new GEN2 G-Meter

18 July

ReleaseG&H enhances coatings expertise with acquisition of Artemis Optical

18 July

ReleaseGarmin introduces GHA 15 height advisor for experimental and light sport aircraft

6 July

Thales' lighter and leaner IESI finds favour

The first IESI will enter service in 2027 on the Guépard joint light helicopter, the military version of the H160; following on from the Airbus H135, H145, H160 civil and H175 helicopters, scheduled for early 2026.

28 June

ReleaseSkyryse now in daily active flight test campaign of full flight envelope with matured flight control laws

27 June

ReleaseSkyryse achieves AS9100D certification reinforcing commitment to "safety for all" at its facility and in the sky

21 March

ReleaseSkyryse expands to new headquarters amid significant growth targeting massive revolution in general aviation

8 March

ReleaseGenesys teams with Airbus to introduce IFR capabilities for the H125

7 March

ReleaseEnstrom Helicopter glass panel

23 February

ReleaseSkyryse announces 100% means of compliance with the FAA

29 November

ReleaseSafran's Euroflir 610 optronic observation system chosen for Eurodrone

3 November

L3Harris has integrated its mission management system along with a wide range of military sensors, communications equipment, and weapons systems into the G3000 touch screen human machine interface (HMI).

Armed Overwatch candidate features Garmin G3000

L3Harris' Sky Warden platform, which is based on the Air Tractor AT-802, includes the first forward-fit deployable combat aircraft featuring Garmin's G3000 tandem integrated flight deck.

5 October

China issues type certification for the COMAC C919

The C919 features an integrated propulsion system, bringing the Nexcelle joint venture-supplied nacelle, thrust reverser and exhaust system together with CFM International's LEAP-1C powerplant.

29 September

Officially opening the doors at Créteil.

French centre brings Safran electrical engineers together

Bringing together teams that were previously spread across several sites, the new facility will promote cooperation and should ensure the best working conditions for the 430 employees involved.

23 August

ReleaseRadiant Technology introduces GEN 2 instruments

16 August

ReleaseFreeFlight Systems' 5G tolerant TERRAIN series radar altimeters receive FAA TSO certification

21 June

ReleaseOrolia introduces new mRO-50 Ruggedized, a robust low SWaP-C mini-Rubidium Oscillator

4 April

ReleaseTextron Aviation brings new upgrades to iconic piston product lineup

30 March

FreeFlight Systems’ RA-6500 radar altimeter has been selected for LTA Research’s airships.

LTA Research signs up for robust Terrain radio altimeter

FreeFlight Systems has seen its 5G-tolerant radar altimetry solution extend beyond traditional rotorcraft and fixed-wing applications following its specification by LTA Research for its airships.

24 March

ReleaseVSR700 autonomous take-off and landing capabilities tested at sea

12 January

ReleaseGarmin Smart Glide now available for the G3X Touch flight display and G5 electronic flight instrument for certified aircraft

15 December

The first ES-19 is scheduled to enter into service by 2026.

Heart selects Garmin's G3000 for the ES-19

Specifically tailored for electric aircraft, the G3000 system that will be featured in Heart Aerospace's ES-19 delivers enhanced capabilities to optimize the aircraft's electric drive train and battery management systems.

3 December

ReleaseHENSOLDT launches new generation of avionics computers under the "CAVION" brand name

14 November

ReleaseElbit Systems establishes a company in the United Arab Emirates

27 October

ReleaseSkyryse raises $200 million Series B to usher in a new era of mobility

17 August

ReleaseSpectra Aerospace and Defense acquires Galleon Embedded Computing

26 July

ReleaseBendixKing announces new customer wins

23 June

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseSkyryse grows footprint with new El Segundo facility

ReleaseGenesys Aerosystems announces ultra-compact air data computer

ReleaseA new era for aviation safety and efficiency: uAvionix acquires Iris Automation

ReleaseExpanding Advanced Air Mobility together: Elbit America and Luftcar partner

ReleaseRadiant Technology introduces the new GEN2 G-Meter

ReleaseG&H enhances coatings expertise with acquisition of Artemis Optical

ReleaseGarmin introduces GHA 15 height advisor for experimental and light sport aircraft

ReleaseSkyryse now in daily active flight test campaign of full flight envelope with matured flight control laws

ReleaseSkyryse achieves AS9100D certification reinforcing commitment to "safety for all" at its facility and in the sky

ReleaseSkyryse expands to new headquarters amid significant growth targeting massive revolution in general aviation

ReleaseGenesys teams with Airbus to introduce IFR capabilities for the H125

ReleaseEnstrom Helicopter glass panel

ReleaseSkyryse announces 100% means of compliance with the FAA

ReleaseSafran's Euroflir 610 optronic observation system chosen for Eurodrone

ReleaseRadiant Technology introduces GEN 2 instruments

ReleaseFreeFlight Systems' 5G tolerant TERRAIN series radar altimeters receive FAA TSO certification

ReleaseOrolia introduces new mRO-50 Ruggedized, a robust low SWaP-C mini-Rubidium Oscillator

ReleaseTextron Aviation brings new upgrades to iconic piston product lineup

ReleaseVSR700 autonomous take-off and landing capabilities tested at sea

ReleaseGarmin Smart Glide now available for the G3X Touch flight display and G5 electronic flight instrument for certified aircraft

ReleaseHENSOLDT launches new generation of avionics computers under the "CAVION" brand name

ReleaseElbit Systems establishes a company in the United Arab Emirates

ReleaseSkyryse raises $200 million Series B to usher in a new era of mobility

ReleaseSpectra Aerospace and Defense acquires Galleon Embedded Computing

ReleaseBendixKing announces new customer wins

ReleaseIS&S raises delivery rates in support of demand for Pilatus PC-24 increased production

ReleaseAMETEK completes acquisition of Abaco Systems

ReleaseThe Racer programme reaches cruise speed

ReleaseHoneywell to provide critical navigation and sensor technology for Pipistrel's unmanned cargo aircraft

ReleaseAspen Avionics' Evolution 1000 primary flight display included in the PAL-V Liberty

ReleaseAIRO engages Stephens to represent the UAM and drone ecosystem group for an optimally aligned SPAC merger

ReleaseGenesys Aerosystems acquired by Moog Inc.

ReleaseRIEGL announces expansion of their network of dedicated RIEGL offices: new RIEGL office in UK opened

ReleaseUniversal Avionics achieves first flight of G-III featuring latest head-up and head-down interactive technologies

ReleaseOntic acquires aircraft instruments product line from Flightline Electronics Inc.

ReleaseGarmin Pilot adds graphical airspace and obstacle NOTAMs for pre-flight planning and enhanced inflight awareness

ReleaseRadiant Technology introduces a Universal Airspeed indicator that pilots can configure to their own airplane

ReleaseDAC International announces new operating name and change of location

ReleaseAero Precision/Kellstrom Defense announce new identity