South Korea pushes forward on unmanned surface vessel development for future fleet
South Korean industry continues to evolve unmanned surface vessels as the ROK Navy targets future force needs and addresses manpower challenges.
Field Aviation to upgrade Swedish Dash 8s
Field Aviation has received a contract to upgrade the flight deck on the Swedish Coast Guard’s three Dash 8 aircraft, the company announced on 29 May.
Under the contract, the company will upgrade flight management systems, install its EFI-890R Flight Deck and carry out other changes to make the aircraft ADS-B Out compliant.
The company will provide a turnkey kit solution to add ADS-B Out capability, including upgrades of the dual Universal Avionics’ FMS to UNS-1Fw units. The upgrade will also include Rockwell Collins TDR-94D ADS-B transponders.
The EFI-890R flight deck modernisation programme calls for replacement of legacy Dash 8 OEM electromechanical and electronic flight and engine instrumentation systems with five EFI-890R flat panel integrated smart displays. The displays support pilots with navigation, situational awareness and engine information. The system provides full redundancy by allowing information to be switched between the displays.
Rob Baseggio, VP of business development at Field Aviation, said: ‘The Swedish Coast Guard Dash 8 aircraft are an integral part of the coast guard’s daily maritime operations, providing very effective surveillance and emergency support from the air, prior to the arrival of surface vessels.’
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