The Honeywell Primus Elite® upgrade for Global Express, Global 5000 and Global XRS aircraft
A new Honeywell Primus Elite® avionics upgrade is now available for Bombardier Global Express, Global 5000 and Global XRS aircraft operators.
The avionics upgrade designed to enhance situational awareness and safety consists of “Enhanced Features*” and “Advanced Features” options, which can be incorporated simultaneously. Operators can alternatively select advanced features if their aircraft already includes the Enhanced Features option.
The cutting-edge LCD displays provided by the Honeywell DU-875 Primus Elite® Enhanced Features option replace the CRT cockpit displays with six state-of-the-art LCD displays. The upgrade takes advantage of future technologies currently available on newer aircraft for improved situational awareness.
Benefits include:
Jeppesen charts[1]
Moving Maps display capability[1]
Split screen and own ship position functionality
Enhanced graphical features
Up to 42 pounds of total weight savings
The Honeywell Synthetic Vision System (SVS) of the Honeywell DU-875 Primus Elite® Advanced features option includes the installation of a Synthetic Vision System (SVS). SVS is an advanced terrain mapping and visualization tool which assists flight crews in making necessary short-term decisions to enhance safety in all phases of flight. The installation of SVS can be performed in addition to the Enhanced Features upgrade or as a standalone upgrade. Key benefits include: advanced terrain mapping; reduced pilot workload; better and more accurate approaches; improved geographical situational awareness in low visibility conditions.
For more information please download the factsheet here.
* The Enhanced Features option must be installed prior to the Advanced Features option
[1] Does not include monthly subscription / service fee.