Mon, Mar 05, 2012
Esterline CMC Electronics Integrated Cockpit To Be OEM For The
Multipurpose Aircraft
Evektor of the Czech Republic has selected the Esterline CMC
SmartDeck integrated avionics suite for the multipurpose EV-55
Outback aircraft, Esterline said in a news release Monday.
Evektor EV-55
The FAA certified SmartDeck system offers an innovative and
intuitive user interface that increases the ease and accuracy of
flight management, and significantly streamlines flight operations.
SmartDeck’s advanced architecture supports scalability
to various types of aircraft. It also provides the growth
capability to meet continuously evolving air traffic management
requirements and support maintainability - all of key importance to
owners and operators. From the SmartDeck’s pilot oriented
integration of navigation, communication, surveillance, electronic
charts and moving map functions, to its best-in-class Synthetic
Vision, this Esterline avionics suite delivers an unprecedented
level of functionality and situational awareness to make flying
easier and safer.
“Flexibility is at the core of our design philosophy and
we look forward to working with Evektor and supporting their
evolving needs,” said reg Yeldon, President of Esterline CMC
Electronics
The EV-55 is a new-generation, twin-engine turboprop aircraft
designed to replace older utility piston aircraft and offer a more
reliable and powerful alternative to single-engine turboprop
aircraft. Its key features include a spacious and flexible cabin,
offering a variety of configurations that range from 9- to
14-passenger versions, to an all-cargo layout. Its excellent
take-off and landing characteristics allow the aircraft to operate
from short, unpaved strips in hot and high-altitude airport
conditions.
A prototype of the new Evektor EV-55 turboprop made its first
take-off from Kunovice airport in the Czech Republic on June 24,
2011. Evektor will offer the aircraft in several versions:
passenger transport, cargo transport, a combined version with space
for cargo in the cabin forward section and passenger seating in the
rear, as well as search and rescue and surveillance versions for
military applications. (Photos provided by Evektor)
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