Bombardier has introduced the Advanced Avionics Upgrade (AAU), available for in-service Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft equipped with the Bombardier Vision flight deck.
The new avionics software and hardware enhancement is designed to enhance situational awareness and offer advanced visualisation features. Powered by Collins Aerospace, the AAU is designed to take in-service Global aircraft to the next level by providing avionics features currently available on in-production Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft.
The new AAU software allows for the installation of Bombardier’s Combined Vision System (CVS), which integrates the best features of the Synthetic Vision System (SVS) and the Enhanced Vision System (EVS) in a single view. A Global 6000 business jet is the first aircraft to receive the upgrade, which is currently being installed at the Wichita service centre in Kansas.
“The new software upgrade for the Bombardier Vision flight deck is a game-changer and we are delighted, along with Collins Aerospace, to bring our operators’ aircraft to new levels of operational excellence,” said Paul Sislian, executive vice president, aftermarket services and strategy, Bombardier. “The Bombardier Vision flight deck has been an important staple on Bombardier Global aircraft for years, and the addition of the AAU ensures our business aircraft continue to be renowned for their impeccable safety, reliability and performance.”
“The primary objective of this upgrade, and our long-term collaboration with Bombardier, is to proactively provide information to the flight deck that improves safety and confidence in decision making,” said Marc Ayala, senior director of sales, business and regional avionics, Collins Aerospace.
On top of the CVS, operators can add other optional enhancements to their new avionics package, such as ADS-B in/Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) and Airport Moving Map/SVS Taxi mode. A new weather radar will also be offered, enabling the Vertical Weather and Predictive Windshear featured options.
Capabilities with the AAU include Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) with improved message logic; an Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS); updated weather enhancements with XM/SXM Graphical Weather/DataLink Graphical Weather; further improvements to the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) that provides updates to the head-up display (HUD), primary flight display (PFD) logic and SVS for enhanced operational performance and more.
Installation of the AAU on in-service Global aircraft is available across the complete Bombardier service centre network.
