MARKETPLACE
Utilizing Aviation Week’s Marketplace, the BCA Staff has collated recent announcements of new upgrades and supplemental type certificates available for business and general aviation aircraft.
Pro Line Fusion Upgrade
Elliott Aviation is now authorized to install the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics system in Bombardier Challenger 604 business jet. The Pro Line Fusion upgrade replaces the CRT displays of the jet’s original Pro Line 4 system's three 14.1-in. touchscreen Pro Line Fusion displays. Standard features include synthetic vision, LPV/RNP approaches, and improved flight management system interaction and functionality. Some of the available
Elliott Aviation, based in Moline, Illinois, had installed more than 400 full avionics retrofits in turbine aircraft as of March 2021. The company is a leading installer of the Collins Pro Line 21 modernization program.
In addition to avionics retrofit experience, Elliott Aviation has delivered multiple paint and interior projects and completed major inspections on the Challenger 604 airframe.
https://marketplace.aviationweek.com/company/elliott-aviation-quad-cities-inc
WESTERN JET AVIATION
Ku-Band Satcom STC
Western Jet Aviation and Collins Aerospace have completed development of the supplemental type certificate (STC) installation of the KuSAT-2000 satellite communications terminal on Gulfstream GV and G550 business jets. The KuSAT-2000 terminal enables reception of the LuxStream inflight broadband service from Collins and satellite operator SES, announced in September 2019. LuxStream connects with SES’ managed Ku-band satellite network to provide data speeds of up to 25 Mbps in the U.S. and 15 Mbps globally—enough bandwidth to support the concurrent use of multiple applications with high-definition content. It is available as part of Collins’ ARINCDirect portfolio of services.
Western Jet Aviation, based at Van Nuys Airport (VNY), California, now holds STCs from the FAA to offer KuSAT-2000 systems with LuxStream service on the Gulfstream G350, G450, GV and G550.
https://marketplace.aviationweek.com/company/western-jet-aviation
Composite, Three-Blade Prop
HARTZELL PROPELLER
Hartzell Propeller of Piqua, Ohio, announced FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval of its Navigator three-blade structural composite scimitar propeller for Beechcraft Bonanza single-engine airplanes. Available as part of Hartzell Propeller’s Top Prop program, the Navigator’s Advanced Structural Composite (ASC-II) lightweight blade technology results in an increase in true airspeed of 3-to-7 ktas, depending on the power setting. The ASC-II blades also reduce airframe vibration, resulting in a smoother flight and less pilot and passenger fatigue upon arrival.
Weighing 65 lb., with a diameter of 82 in., the Navigator consists of a monocoque structure, with carbon fiber laminates integrated into a co-molded stainless steel shank. The outboard half of the leading edge is protected from foreign object damage with an electroformed nickel-cobalt erosion shield. The STC applies to Bonanza models including most 35-C33A, E33A, E33C, F33A, F33C, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, 36 and A36 airplanes.
https://marketplace.aviationweek.com/company/hartzell-propeller-inc
