Bombardier has unveiled its AAU for the Bombardier Vision flight deck software and hardware enhancement to boost situational awareness and provide advanced visualization features.
Bombardier has unveiled its Advanced Avionics Upgrade (AAU) for the Bombardier Vision flight deck, an avionics software and hardware enhancement designed to boost situational awareness and provide advanced visualization features. This upgrade, powered by Collins Aerospace, is available for in-service Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 5500, and Global 6500 aircraft equipped with the Bombardier Vision flight deck.
Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket Services & Strategy, Bombardier said, “The new software upgrade for the Bombardier Vision flight deck is a game-changer, and we are delighted to bring our operators’ aircraft to new levels of operational excellence. The Bombardier Vision flight deck has been an important staple on Bombardier Global aircraft for years, and the addition of the Advanced Avionics Upgrade (AAU) ensures our business aircraft continue to be renowned for their impeccable safety, reliability and performance.”
Key features of the AAU include:
1. Combined Vision System (CVS): The AAU software allows for the installation of Bombardier’s CVS, which integrates the best features of the Synthetic Vision System (SVS) and the Enhanced Vision System (EVS) into a single view. This reduces crew workload and enhances situational awareness, especially in challenging weather conditions.
2. Optional Enhancements: Operators can add other optional enhancements to their avionics package, including ADS-B in/Cockpit Display of Traffic Information (CDTI) and Airport Moving map/SVS Taxi mode. A new weather radar option is also available, enabling Vertical Weather and Predictive Windshear features.
3. Safety and Performance Improvements: The AAU brings important safety and performance enhancements, such as the Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) with improved message logic, an Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS) with extensive information integration, updated weather enhancements, and improvements to the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) with updates to the head-up display (HUD), primary flight display (PFD) logic, and Synthetic Vision System (SVS).
The first Global 6000 business jet to receive this upgrade is currently undergoing installation at Bombardier’s Wichita Service Centre.
“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 & Regional Avionics, Collins Aerospace.
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The AAU installation for in-service Global aircraft is available through Bombardier’s extensive service centre network, which spans multiple regions globally. This network includes recently expanded and state-of-the-art facilities in locations like Singapore, Miami Opa Locka, Melbourne, and London Biggin Hill, staffed by factory-trained technicians. Additionally, Bombardier has a fleet of 34 Mobile Response Team (MRT) vehicles equipped to support Learjet, Challenger, and Global business aircraft, offering 24/7 support to customers.
