Avidyne has announced that Safire Aircraft Company
of Miami, FL, has entered into a long term agreement with Avidyne
under which Avidyne will supply its FlightMax Entegra integrated
flight deck for the Safire Jet aircraft. Safire's evaluations were
based on the "best value concept" that concentrated on costs,
reliability, weight and customer support criteria.
The FlightMax Entegra system selected by Safire uses two
10.4-inch diagonal, high-resolution, sunlight-readable displays as
pilot and co-pilot primary flight displays (PFD) each with its own
integrated solid-state air data and attitude/heading reference
system (ADAHRS) and a 10.4-inch diagonal multi-function display
(MFD).
The Entegra PFD presents standard flight
instrumentation including an electronic attitude direction
indicator (EADI), electronic horizontal situation indicator (EHSI),
altitude, airspeed, and vertical speed on the PFD. The FlightMax
Entegra system selected by Safire provides an advanced flight
management system, a complete IFR capable communication, navigation
and surveillance suite integrated with a three-axis coupled
autopilot system and moving map, datalink weather, lightning,
terrain, and traffic information.
Avidyne's FlightMax Entegra Flight Deck clearly demonstrates
the exceptional performance and functionality that our customers
deserve," said Camilo Salomon, Safire's and Chief Executive
Officer. "Safire determined that FlightMax Entegra Flight Deck
provides the most flexible and cost-effective advanced display
system currently undergoing the FAA certification process and
in-flight testing."
Virtually all new air-transport and high-end business jet
aircraft are now delivered with integrated flight deck systems
because of the enhanced safety, capability, and reliability of
these systems. Until now, advanced integrated flight deck systems
weren't able to meet Safire's requirements for cost, size, and
weight.
"We're very happy to be selected to supply the complete
integrated flight deck for the Safire Jet. FlightMax Entegra is a
revolutionary advancement in flight deck systems, providing the
safety, capability, and reliability benefits of air transport and
business jet flight decks, at cost and weight targets required to
meet Safire's aggressive goals," said Mark Sandeen, Avidyne's vice
president of sales and marketing.
"Avidyne has built a world-class certification and
systems integration organization that clearly demonstrates superior
capability in an extremely competitive environment. We look forward
to a highly successful, long term relationship between Safire
Aircraft, Avidyne and our customers," announced Joe Furnish,
Safire's Vice President - Engineering and Program Management.
"Avidyne was founded to bring integrated flight deck capability
to GA aircraft, and FlightMax Entegra is making that goal a
reality," said Avidyne president Dan Schwinn. "Safire's selection
makes it clear that the FlightMax Entegra product line is
applicable across all GA markets from the low-end to the heaviest
progressive aircraft manufacturer."
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