May 1, 2013

Product Focus: Lighting Technology

By Ed McKenna

The transition to light emitting diode (LED) lighting technology on aircraft is nearly complete, at least for new platforms. While some cost and technology issues remain, the advanced lighting systems can now be used almost everywhere from cockpit displays to landing lights to mood lighting in the cabins. The technology is providing an efficiency boost and aesthetic improvement, especially in the cabins of new and increasingly existing aircraft. From a big picture perspective, “we see an almost...

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  • System Design: Value of Inductive Parts in Avionics Design

    May 1, 2013 | Few electronics design areas benefit as much from the use of inductive components as the avionics industry, yet many people feel uncomfortable using these parts, or fail to see their true value. Everyone is familiar with the inductors used in a radio’s...

  • New Products

    May 1, 2013 | Connectors Positronic Industries, based in Springfield, Mo., added an 8.20mm low-profile version to the Scorpion power/signal connector series. In the low-profile version, the module options include size 12 contacts, size 20 contacts, size 22 contacts and...

  • People

    May 1, 2013 | Mark Ordung Pro Star Aviation, based in Londonderry, N.H., promoted Mark Ordung to avionics technical sales. In his new role, Ordung’s responsibilities will include technical support and quoting all aspects of avionics installations. Ordung started his...

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  • Industry Scan

    May 1, 2013 | The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) released its first ever avionics market report at its annual conference in March, revealing total avionics sales of nearly $6.3 billion in 2012 for the general aviation industry. AEA said the $6.3 billion figure...

  • EASA Approves Aspen's H-Series PFDs for R44s

    May 1, 2013 | EASA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Aspen Avionics for the installation of Evolution H-Series Primary Flight Displays (PFD) in Robinson R44 I and II helicopters.    The STC will allow R44 operators in...

  • Sikorksy Selects L-3 Avionics for H-60, S-70i

    March 5, 2013 | Sikorsky is awarding a five-year follow-on contract to L-3 Aviation Products to equip its H-60 and S-70i helicopter platforms with the GH-3001 Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS), Stormscope...