Rockwell Collins today announced that its Pro Line FusionTM
avionics will be a key feature of the new Gulfstream G250 super
mid-size business jet, with first deliveries expected to begin in 2011.
“The Gulfstream PlaneView 250 cockpit,
featuring Pro Line Fusion avionics, represents the culmination of a
joint development effort with Gulfstream to offer the most advanced
flight deck technology available,” said Greg
Irmen, vice president and general manager, Business and Regional Systems
for Rockwell Collins. “We look forward to
delivering the key principles of the Pro Line Fusion flight deck -
enhanced situational awareness, an intuitive user interface, advanced
information management capabilities, and a scaleable architecture that
will accommodate the newest advancements – to
Gulfstream customers around the world.”
Standard Pro Line Fusion features in the PlaneView 250 flight deck
include:
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Three high-resolution 15-inch diagonal liquid crystal displays (LCD)
capable of showing multiple formats
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Two new Standby Multi-function Controllers (SMCs) installed in the
glare shield that incorporate features such as Standby Instruments,
Display Control, and Remote Information Display on a 5.3-inch LCD
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Dual Advanced Flight Management Systems (FMS) with Wide Area
Augmentation System and Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance
approach capability (WAAS LPV) as well as graphical flight planning
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MultiScanTM Weather Radar, a fully automatic
radar that detects, analyzes and displays weather hazards from the
nose of the aircraft to 300 nm ahead
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Dual Integrated Flight Information Systems (IFIS) providing electronic
charts and enhanced maps on the main displays
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Data link system for Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC)
and graphical weather
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Traffic Surveillance System with Automatic Dependent Surveillance
Broadcast (ADS-B) capabilities
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Information management system enabling wireless updating of databases
Optional features include:
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Rockwell Collins HGS-6250 digital LCD Head-Up Guidance System (HUD II)
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Surface Management System
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Second set of electronic charts
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Intercontinental Package consisting of a third advanced FMS, second HF
communications system, third navigation radio, second radio altimeter
and second data link system
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Lightning Detection System
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Second Traffic Surveillance System
Pro Line Fusion’s architecture is designed for
growth to accommodate next generation airspace requirements as well as
new flight deck technologies. More information on Rockwell Collins Pro
Line Fusion is available at www.rockwellcollins.com/prolinefusion.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL) is a pioneer in the development and
deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions
for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight
deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information
management, and simulation and training is delivered by 20,000
employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27
countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
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