Jetcraft HUD Vision Access on Challenger 604
The Jetcraft Corporation has introduced their HUD Vision Acees system and it is now available for sale an installation on to Bombardier Challenger 604s.
Jetcraft Corporation and its subsidiary Jetcraft Avionics have announced that their HUD Vision Access system is now available for sale and installation on the Bombardier Challenger 604.
Last month, Kollsman announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had awarded a “lower landing credit” approved supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Kollsman enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) for the CL604. As a major Kollsman EFVS distributor to the business aviation aftermarket, Jetcraft has commercialised this offering and branded it as HUD Vision Access.
West Star Aviation has been selected by Jetcraft for system installations. West Star will sell and install HUD Vision Access as an integrated system, provisions or as separate components.
“Jetcraft’s HUD Vision Access system makes the CL604 a more valuable aircraft,” says Chad Anderson, president, Jetcraft Corporation. “Based on our extensive experience in the remarketing of previously-owned business aircraft and independent analysis, we estimate the resale value of HUD Vision Access to be approximately 70% of new. Additionally, HUD Vision Access is a significant differentiator at resale, compared to a similar aircraft without this upgrade. Previously, EFVS was only available on new aircraft sold directly by OEMs.”
Anderson continued “With HUD Vision Access now STC approved on the CL604, we look forward to continuing to work with the Kollsman team to pursue EASA approval and comparable retrofits for aftermarket Bombardier Challenger 605 and CRJ conversion fleets. Working with West Star Aviation to access this game-changing technology enables clients to derive more value from their aircraft investments.”
“We are pleased to be the leading installation facilities of Jetcraft’s HUD Vision Access system for CL604s,” said Greg Byrnes, senior vice president, West Star Aviation.
“We have considerable expertise with Challengers, specifically including avionics installations. The HUD Vision Access represents a major value-add for aircraft owners and operators. With recent FAA STC approval now established, we are ready to serve the more than 150 CL604 operators registered in the US,” Byrnes concluded.
