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Airbus will upgrade 150 American Airlines A320ceo family aircraft with new avionic systems after a deal was signed between the two companies.  As part of the agreement announced on March 10, 2024, the 150 Airbus A320ceo family aircraft will go through multiple avionic systems retrofits which will add valuable modern features such as improved weather events prediction that rely on the latest generation of weather radar. A new Satellite Based Augmentation System Multi Mode Receiver (SBAS MMR) that enables the latest GPS-based satellite navigation systems for precision approach at airports will also form part of the upgrade. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dsn4pCGD #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

Every light on an aircraft serves a crucial purpose! 💡✈️ The navigation lights on the Airbus A320 are no exception. Did you know that the red, green, and white lights help other pilots and air traffic controllers determine an aircraft's position and direction of travel? 🛫 But here's a cool tidbit: that mysterious blue light isn't a sign of impending doom—it's actually a helpful indicator! It's called the "near end of life" light, and it signals that the navigation light has less than 1,000 hours of operation left. Talk about efficient maintenance planning! 🔧⏰ Have you ever noticed these lights while flying or watching planes? Share your aviation observations below! ⬇️ #AviationGeeks #PilotLife #AirbusA320 #FlightSafety #AircraftMaintenance For more such content follow Aviatryx

🏆love this FOMAX🎯 This is the Ground Flight Operations & Maintenance Exchanger. FOMAX expedites aircraft maintenance while improving the pilots experience. SATCOM / DSPG-FOMAX / Ground ACARS network Airline / G-FOMAX / Wi-Fi. #Delta #Airbus #ContinuousImprovement #CI #Lean #SkyTeam

AVIAGE SYSTEMS grandly launched the new brand "珑驭AvioNova" avionics and flight control solutions for emerging low-altitude aircraft at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Zhuhai Airshow). Building on more than 10 years’ experience on avionics product development and certification in commercial aviation, AVIAGE dedicates to provide compact, modular and certifiable avionics and flight control solution with open architecture to make AAM vehicles fly safer and easier. #evtol #aam #lowaltitude

avianca, Colombia’s largest airline, is taking its fleet performance to new heights with Honeywell’s advanced avionics and mechanical systems for its new Airbus A320neo aircraft. The collaboration focuses on enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and overall passenger experience. With cutting-edge technology like Honeywell’s 131-9A Auxiliary Power Units, Pegasus II Flight Management System, and IntuVue RDR-4000 3D Weather Radar, Avianca is ready to provide smoother, safer, and more reliable flights across its network. Gabriel Oliva Frederico Pedreira Katherine Stradaioli Felipe Diaz Adrian Neuhauser Kerry Philipovitch Liliana Bautista Triana Rafael Ernesto Menjivar Vides Eisen Sanabria Alejandra Salazar Salgado Kevin Dehoff James Currier Dustin Duncan Lee Jacobs Neil Campbell Eleonora Serra Jürgen Hesels Todd Owens Michael Hoffmann Josh Rademacher Maciej GAJDA #Avianca #Honeywell #a320neo #flightsafety #avionics #aircraftmaintenance #innovation #passengerexperience #aerospaceengineering #technology #APU #FMS #TCAS #IMMR #EGPWS #operationalefficiency #innovation #aerospaceengineering #MRO #avgeek #mrobt #mrobtnews Read the full story here 👉: https://lnkd.in/d2jsPJn4

Aircraft Codes: Decoding the Skies Ever wondered how pilots and airport teams identify different aircraft? That’s where aircraft codes come in! These alphanumeric identifiers—like the Boeing 737’s “B738” or the Airbus A380’s “A388”—simplify everything from flight planning to air traffic control. Why does it matter? • Safety: Ensures proper runway and gate compatibility. • Efficiency: Streamlines communication across global aviation. Next time you’re flying, check the code of your plane and see what makes it unique! ✈️ What’s your favorite aircraft? Let me know below #AviationInsights #AircraftCodes #AviationEducation #FlySmart #AviationEnthusiast #AircraftRecognition #AirportOperations #AviationIndustry

In this follow-up to my first article on handling technical malfunctions in aviation, I'll explore specific ATA systems, starting with the auto flight system of the Boeing 737. We’ll look at how these systems work and their operational impact when they fail, with insights into the key differences between Boeing and Airbus designs. #AviationSafety #AutoFlightSystems #AircraftTechnology #Boeing737 #AviationIndustry #AircraftOperations #AutopilotTechnology #FlightAutomation #AviationEngineering #PilotTraining

Tamarack Plans A320 Active Winglet Upgrades (Q400 version shown)... U.S. active winglet specialist Tamarack Aerospace Group, announced its commercial aviation debut on the De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400, is also planning to offer an active winglet upgrade for the Airbus A320. According to Tamarack; "using load sensors and a camber surface that can respond in fractions of a second, Tamarack Active Winglets automatically control wing bending during turbulence and high [wing-load] events. The Active Winglet is fully automatic, requires no pilot action, and functions autonomously from other aircraft systems." How it works... https://lnkd.in/gwjpfKkk

Merlin has officially begun flight testing its Cessna Aircraft Company Caravan equipped with the company’s certification-ready Merlin Pilot technology. According to CEO and founder Matt George, the configuration installed is no longer a prototype but the final version designed for certification. This aircraft marks the start of Merlin’s broader goal to extend its automation system to other aircraft types, including the C-130J and KC-135 in partnership with the US Air Force. The Cessna Caravan’s cockpit has been completely overhauled, featuring advanced avionics, sensors, and an automated communication system. As the flight test progresses through various phases, including the validation of Merlin’s automatic flight control system, the company moves closer to achieving its certification and commercialization goals. Sherif Ali, Chief Engineer at Merlin, highlighted the advanced technology that allows the Merlin Pilot to fully control the aircraft’s flight path, making it a transformative step for the aviation industry. For more details, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/gC5cxSXW #AvfoilNews #MerlinAviation #Automation #CessnaCaravan #FlightTesting #AdvancedAvionics #MattGeorge #SherifAli #AviationInnovation #PilotAutomation #USAirForce #CertificationGoals #AviationTechnology

The Airbus A330-200 appeared several years later than the Airbus A330-300. It seems strange but the chronological naming mismatches like this happen in aviation. This version is shorter than its basic predecessor but has the same maximum takeoff weight and fuel capacity. That means that A330-200 has a higher payload and longer flight range while carrying less passengers due to its almost 5 meters shorter fuselage. Modern long range airliners can carry a lot of fuel on board. This aircraft can accommodate slightly more than 100 tons of jet fuel in all its tanks. Most of this fuel is stored in the huge wing fuel tanks and only about 5 tons can be pumped into the trim tank in the horizontal stabilizer. This tank is used in flight to adjust the aircraft's center of gravity. So when the aircraft is in cruise the system automatically transfers the required amount of fuel into the tail trim tank to optimize the center of gravity position and increase fuel economy by reducing drag #aviation #airplane #commercialaviation #airbus #a330 #aviationindustry #aerospaceengineering