BOISE, Idaho, October 19, 2017 – Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, recently completed its first Garmin G5000 Integrated Flight Deck installation on a Beechjet 400A aircraft.
The retrofit to the avionics suite features dual touchscreen display/controllers with an intuitive interface, three 12-inch LCD displays including Synthetic Vision, Electronic Charts and XM weather. The retrofit also provides WAAS/LPV capability and ADS-B Out, which complies with the Federal Aviation Administration’s ADS-B mandate of December 31, 2019.
“This innovative technology really breathes new life into the airplane,” said Western Aircraft’s Avionics Sales and Business Development Manager Walt Marcy. “In addition to its standard features, it also offers customers a variety of customizable options to suit their needs.”
Mr. Marcy added that the Oregon-based aircraft was equipped with the non-supported AMS-850 flight management system (FMS) and that it made more sense to upgrade with new technology than seek out a replacement aircraft or FMS-only upgrade. The new installation also includes a new, integrated autopilot, a full radio package retrofit and turbulence detection radar.
According to Garmin, the G5000 flight deck for the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP is estimated to provide a typical weight savings of approximately 200 pounds or more compared to legacy avionics systems, allowing additional baggage, passenger and fuel load flexibility.
Western Aircraft is a Garmin Authorized dealer providing avionics solutions from panel mount products to fully integrated cockpit solutions.
About Western Aircraft
Western Aircraft, Inc. is a full-service FBO, FAA certified aircraft repair station, and a factory authorized maintenance/modification facility for Cessna Aircraft, Dassault Falcon, Beechcraft, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Universal Avionics, Pilatus and many other major suppliers to the Corporate and General Aviation industry. Additionally, they are a factory appointed dealer selling new Pilatus and Piper aircraft. Western Aircraft services include maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; aircraft sales, charter and management; parts distribution and fixed base operations. For more information, go to www.westair.com.
About Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc., owns and operates providers of general, commercial, government and military aviation services including: maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; fixed base operations; aircraft sales, charter and management; manufacturing; component repair and overhaul and parts distribution. Current locations include: Professional Aircraft Accessories, located in Titusville and Miami, Fla.; Professional Aviation Associates, located in Atlanta, Ga.; Summit Aviation, located in Middletown, Del.; TruAtlantic Mfg., located in Kernersville, N.C.; and Western Aircraft, located in Boise, Idaho. Additionally, Greenwich AeroGroup owns an interest in Helivia Aero Taxi located in Rio de Janeiro. News and information are available at www.greenwichaerogroup.com.
