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StandardAero STCs Falcon 50 ADS-B
By: David A. Lombardo
Caption: The project includes an ADS-B installation from CMD Flight Solutions.
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StandardAero has completed its first certified ADS-B solution for a Falcon 50 at the company's MRO facility in Augusta, Ga. The STC'd upgrade incorporates CMD Flight Solutions’ ADS-B DO260B, allowing the Falcon 50 to comply with the FAA’s 2020 mandate for ADS-B OUT capabilities. It also raises fuel efficiency through better routings, along with improved safety and situational awareness.

“This Falcon 50 is one of only several aircraft with this specific system. The CMD Flight Solutions ADS-B installation provides operators with an affordable upgrade path,” said Jerry Sanders, avionics product director for StandardAero Business Aviation. “We anticipate a growing interest from other Falcon 50 customers due to the overall success of this first installation."

StandardAero provides a variety of avionics, cabin management and connectivity capabilities via its network of service providers. The company is factory authorized by most avionics manufacturers and provides in-house engineering design, system integration and installation capabilities. In addition, it holds an organizational design authority authorization.