Next Generation Avionics on 747-8F

Rockwell Collins next-generation avionics is on the Boeing’s 747-8 Freighter, which has just made its maiden flight. The new airplane features an entire suite of Rockwell Collins displays, autopilot, communication, navigation, surveillance, maintenance, emergency and data management systems.
 
Key Rockwell Collins avionics onboard the 747-8 includes: the GLU-925 Multi-mode receiver with GPS Landing System (GLS) and ILS capability and the MultiScan Hazard Detection System that analyzes and determines actual weather hazards. Other standard Rockwell Collins equipment includes: Communication Management Unit, Data Management Unit, Satellite Communications System, VHF and HF transceivers, VHF Omnidirectional Radio, Distance Measuring Equipment, Automatic Direction Finder, Mode S Transponder, TCAS II, Autopilot with Mode Control Panel, Cockpit Voice Recorder, Flight Data Recorder, Emergency Locator Transmitter, and the Flight Deck Printer.