Czech Republic-based Evektor has selected Esterline CMC Electronics’ SmartDeck integrated avionics suite for its multipurpose EV-55 Outback aircraft.
Esterline’s FAA certified SmartDeck system will offer a user interface that enhances the ease and precision of flight management and simplifies flight operations.
The system will also offer the growth capability to meet evolving air traffic management needs and support maintainability.
The avionics suite, through SmartDeck’s pilot oriented incorporation of navigation, communication, surveillance, electronic charts and moving map functions and its synthetic vision, will deliver enhanced functionality and situational awareness making flying easier and safer.
Esterline CMC Electronics president, Greg Yeldon, said: "Flexibility is at the core of our design philosophy and we look forward to working with Evektor and supporting their evolving needs."
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By GlobalDataThe new-generation, twin-engine turboprop EV-55 aircraft is developed to replace older utility piston aircraft and provide reliable and powerful alternative to single-engine turboprop aircraft.
Evektor’s EV-55 aircraft offers a variety of configurations that range from 9 to 14-passenger versions to an all-cargo layout, while its take-off and landing characteristics will facilitate to operate from short, unpaved strips in hot and high-altitude airport conditions.
Evektor board chairman, Jaroslav Ruzicka, said: "This user friendly and well organised flight deck will give pilots exceptional situational awareness to make flying safer and easier."
Ruzicka continued: "The advanced design and scalability of the SmartDeck cockpit will support the additional features required for our special mission versions of the EV-55."
A prototype of the new Evektor EV-55 turboprop had made its debut flight from Kunovice airport in the Czech Republic in June last year.
Image: The prototype of Evektor EV-55 turboprop had made its first flight in June 2011. Photo: Evektor
