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GARMIN announced Northrop Grumman Corp. has selected it to supply the avionics suite for the new Firebird, an optionallypiloted vehicle designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The Firebird is equipped with a tailored version of Garmin’s latest touchscreen-controlled integrated flight deck system, leveraging the expandable and scalable attributes of Garmin’s commercial avionics technology to yield a commercial off-the-shelf solution. The Firebird cockpit is equipped with three 14-inch, highdefinition, widescreen displays. Multi-pane display capability effectively doubles the number of different presentations that the crew can control and view at the same time. This allows for primary flight information to be displayed to both the pilot and co-pilot, along with additional displays capable of showing sensor data, moving maps, charts, engine indications and other important flight information. In addition, the cockpit is equipped with two touchscreen display/controllers that provide a centralized and intuitive interface to the system, giving pilots rapid access to the flight information they desire. The touch controllers also allow for the control of external missions systems. As a hybrid between a conventional aircraft and a UAV, the Firebird offers the flexibility to perform ISR missions based on the demands of the mission environment and whether manned or unmanned flight is optimal. The Firebird can support multiple types of ISR and communications sensor payloads simultaneously during flight, including high-definition, full-motion video, infrared, radar and different types of electronic communications. For more information, contact Garmin at 913-397-8200 or visit www.garmin.com. q

aircraft service center in Beijing, Gulfstream Beijing, is officially open for business after recently being approved as a Part 145 maintenance facility by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The certification gives facility technicians the authorization to work on aircraft registered in China. Gulfstream Beijing is a joint venture between Gulfstream and two subsidiaries of Hainan Airlines Group, Hainan Aviation Technik and Deer Jet. Deer Jet, China’s largest business jet charter provider, has the largest Gulfstream fleet in China. Gulfstream’s business relationship with the company began in 2004, when the charter operation leased a pre-owned GIV. HNAT offers aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services. Gulfstream Beijing, located at Beijing Capital International Airport, comprises an 82,000-square-foot hangar and 22,000 square feet of offices and back shops. It is overseen by KAY ARDALAN, general manager, a veteran Gulfstream product support executive. The facility is staffed by factory-trained Gulfstream and Deer Jet employees, and is equipped with extensive ground support equipment and tooling. The facility has quick access to more than $50 million in parts and materials strategically positioned at warehouses in Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore. “We are proud to be the first business jet original equipment manufacturer to offer MRO services for its customers in China,” said MARK BURNS, Gulfstream product support president. “Gulfstream Beijing is a result of the excellent cooperation between Gulfstream, our Chinese partners and CAAC.” The Gulfstream Beijing licensing process began in February 2012. In September, the joint venture was granted a Chinese business license. The CAAC completed an audit of the joint venture in October and certified the facility in November. For more information, contact Gulfstream at 912-9653000 or visit www.gulfstream.com. q

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