from the time we introduced the Evolution 1000 PFD 12 years ago was to off er new functions and safety features our customers could adopt aff ordably and provide future owners the peace of mind that their investment is protected as technology evolves.” Aspen also off ers an upgrade path from the EFD1000 E5 electronic fl ight instrument (EFI). Starting at the list price of $4,995, the E5 is upgradable to a full TSO’d MAX display, demonstrating the company’s commitment to developing an avionics platform that can grow with a pilot’s needs. Aspen’s unique approach to designing and engineering new products for the general aviation community gives the current customer base a path to cost-eff ectively upgrade to the latest Aspen displays without investing in a new cockpit installation.
All MAX displays can be confi gured for one, two,
or three units — providing more glass display area and information than leading competitors. As always, customers can choose to upgrade all at once, or start with a single unit display. Key features of the MAX series: • GPS-aided AHRS in the event of pitot-static failure
• New, vibrant colors with the latest aviation glass • Higher reliability and faster refresh rates with the latest generation processors • Audio-panel interface • Chart and countdown timers available on MFD500 and MFD1000 MAX MFDs
• 350 nm zoom levels on MFD500 and MFD1000 MAX MFDs
• Height above ground level (AGL) on navigation and terrain maps on MFD500 and MFD1000 MAX MFDs
• METAR fl ags on navigation map on MFD500 and MFD1000 MAX MFDs
• Altitude intercept based on climb rate • Font- and window-enlargement capability • Large, 6.0” diagonal, 400 x 760 pixel TFT Active Matrix LCD screen with bolder and brighter resolution
• Sixteen million display colors • Works with existing avionics • Patented, unique form-fi t design slides easily into existing panel cutouts
• Approved for over 600 aircraft types (Aircraft Model List)
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BELL AND CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT AS PART OF FAA UASIPP The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) and Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announce an agreement to add Bell to the CNO UASIPP team and begin testing some of the Bell innovations and systems on CNO-owned property in rural southeastern Oklahoma. The fl ights and tests will be conducted as part of
the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program (UASIPP) in preparation for future planned beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) and other more advanced UAS operations. CNO is one of nine UASIPP sites selected by U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao in May 2018. CNO, Bell and its partners plan to work with the FAA and other federal agencies to enhance emerging aviation technologies and operations to help keep the United States a leader in aviation. “The Choctaw Nation continues to be excited to
work with our key strategic teammates like Bell as we begin to foster innovation and utilize new technologies in today’s world,” states James Grimsley, executive
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