Elliott Expands ADS-B Solutions for Hawkers

Elliott Aviation reported it is close to securing a supplemental type certificate (STC) covering a Garmin-based ADS-B in and out solution for the Hawker 750, 800XP, 850 and 900XP. The new upgrade features Garmin’s GTX 3000 Mode S extended-squitter transponder, GDL 88 ADS-B data link and a Flight Stream wireless gateway to provide ADS-B capability in conjunction with existing avionics suites.

One advantage of the solution is that it easily integrates with other cockpit systems, such as TCAS. Another benefit of Flight Stream is that it also allows pilots to receive subscription-free Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather, including Nexrad, Metars, TAFs and Notams. These can be displayed on a mobile in-cockpit device, without the need for a cockpit display upgrade.

In 2016, Elliott also expects to get STC approval for Garmin ADS-B solutions for the Beechjet/Hawker 400A/400XP, Premier 1/1A and legacy-equipped Hawker 800As/800XPs and Hawker 1000s. The Moline, Ill.-based company is also considering solutions for older Cessna Citations.

Meanwhile, Elliott this week announced that it has just sold its 200th Garmin G1000 upgrade. In March 2016, the system will be installed on a Textron King Air B200 owned by Teton Aviation.

Separately, Elliott has won a multi-year contract to overhaul C12, RC12 and UC35 fixed-wing landing gear systems for Vector-Hawk Aerospace.