Thu, Oct 21, 2010
NextGen Software Makes More Airports Available for Efficient
Routing
The FAA has granted an STC to Honeywell for installation of
its FMZ-2000 flight management system on Challenger 601-3A and -3R
aircraft. The company says the upgrade provides better access
to more airports, improved safety, reduced crew workload and
significant operational efficiency for operators. Honeywell’s
FMS 6.1 software upgrade is available through Duncan Aviation.
“Honeywell is driving significant interest in our NextGen
upgrades for the FMZ-2000 FMS because we understand our
customers’ needs and are investing in solutions that address
issues they believe to be important,” said Brian Sill, vice
president, Business & General Aviation Aftermarket, Honeywell
Aerospace.
One of the most desired NextGen navigation capabilities now
available is the Wide Area Augmentation System-Localizer
Performance with Vertical Guidance, or WAAS-LPV. WAAS-LPV provides
access to more than 1,500 approaches in the United States and
enables the crew to use Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) for approach
and landing down to a minimum decision height of 200 feet above
touchdown, with visibility as low as one-half mile, without the
need of aircraft ground equipment. “What this means for
Challenger operators is better access to more airports, improved
safety, reduced crew workload and significant operational
efficiency,” said Sill.
Challenger 601
The latest generation of FMS upgrades can be further enhanced
with connectivity to Honeywell’s Global Data Center, which
assists operators in maximizing their investment to realize greater
cost efficiencies offered through enhanced flight planning and
cockpit weather information.
Upgrades to the Challenger 601-3A and -3R are available through
Duncan Aviation. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
certification of Honeywell’s FMS 6.1 software upgrade was
announced in August 2010. Approximately 600 aircraft will be
eligible for the upgrade. Honeywell expects follow-on
certifications for the Hawker 800XP, Falcon 900B, Gulfstream G-IV,
Embraer Legacy 600/650, Gulfstream G-V, Falcon 900EX/C, Citation X,
and Bombardier Global Express.
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