L3 Communications

HISTORY
L-3 Avionics Systems originated in 1962 as Learjet Avionics, the Industrial division of the Learjet Corporation in Wichita, Kansas. In 1967, the company changed its name to Jet Electronics & Technology (J.E.T.) and quickly became a leading supplier of standby attitude indicators to the U.S. military. The company was purchased by BFGoodrich in 1986 and through growth, consolidation, acquisition, and product diversification, it quickly doubled in revenue by the mid-1990’s, and has continued to grow each year.

In March of 2003, the company was purchased by L-3 Communications. This purchase included the Avionics Systems division of Goodrich, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan as well as the former Goodrich third party repair facility in Ft. Lauderdale. While the MRO facility in Ft. Lauderdale is well recognized for its extensive support to the airline industry, its repair capabilities also encompass general aviation, regional, military, and helicopter products. Formerly Goodrich / Aerospace Component Overhaul and Repair (AerCOR) / Castleberry Instruments / Simmonds Precision, their vast industry experience over the last 45 years makes them a logical and experienced choice for third party repairs.

FUTURE
True to Avionics Systems innovative reputation, we are focused on the technology that will enable todays pilots to fly with more sophistication, more safety and awareness, and more integration in the cockpit. SmartDeck was designed to be all this and more. By combining solid state technologies, situational awareness, flight controls, radio communication and navigation, and years of certification experience, SmartDeck once again proves that Avionics Systems is a performer in developing cost effective advanced technologies.
 
With a firm position in the marketplace today, L-3 Avionics Systems looks forward to delivering the next generation of advanced avionics to the pilot of tomorrow.

PRODUCTS

WX-1000 Series
Designed for the demands of high-performance aircraft. Flexible and upgradeable to interface with many GPS/Lorans and EFIS. The WX-1000 Stormscope can also be integrated with the SkyWatch Traffic Advisory System allowing both traffic and lightning to share the same display.

WX-950
A stand-alone Stormscope display that features a crisp CRT display and input for heading stabilization. The WX-950 also incorporates the popular feature for pilot selection of cell or strike mode for displaying lighting information.

WX-900
Economic stand-alone Stormscope system featuring a liquid crystal display and 100 nmi range. (Unit no longer in production)

WX-500
Weather mapping sensor that's as flexible as it is popular. The WX-500 integrates with most MFD's on the market today, including the L-3 i-linc MFD. It features heading stabilized lightning data, 200 nmi range, and pilot selections for cell or strike mode.

i-linc
The i-linc™ multi-function display from L-3 Avionics is an integrated solution that utilizes advanced flat-panel display technology and the power of high-speed computer processing. i-linc provides pilots with cues about what's surrounding their aircraft and comes standard with pilot configurable chart features and basic terrain charting

Collision Avoidance
SkyWatch® is the leading general aviation traffic system. Its active technology doses not rely on ground based radar systems, thereby assuring the most accurate and up-to-date traffic information is available all the time, at any altitude, anywhere in the world you fly. Multiple interfaces to MFD, Radar, and the new L-3 i-linc MFD make it easy to integrate. Fly with confidence. Fly with SkyWatch.
Expanding further on the popular SkyWatch technology, SkyWatch HP adds features specifically designed for higher performance aircraft. By adding a 1200 knot closure rate, EFIS interfaces, and the option to install a TCAS I, SkyWatch HP provides turbo-prop and jet operators increased performance and flexibility.
The leading TCAS I system for regional airline and business aircraft operators that is STC’d for most popular models of turboprops and business jets.

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