Avidyne Press Release
For Immediate Release
AOPA Summit 2009: 1706
Cirrus Aircraft Offers Avidyne's Entegra Release 9 Integrated Flight Deck as a Factory Option
Tampa, FL – Thursday, November 05, 2009 –
Cirrus Aircraft today announced that Avidyne’s Entegra Release 9 integrated flight deck system is now available as a factory option on selected new SR20 and SR22 aircraft.
“Cirrus and Avidyne launched the glass flight deck revolution back in 2003. Today, we are making Entegra Release 9 available as an option on new aircraft to meet the needs of those customers desiring the next-generation Avidyne avionics platform,” said Cirrus CEO, Brent Wouters.
“Cirrus has consistently been the industry leader in bringing safety-enhancing innovations to general aviation—from the parachute to the first all-glass flight deck for GA—and we are excited to have our Entegra Release 9 system added as a factory option at Cirrus,” said Avidyne President Dan Schwinn. “There are over 4,000 owners of Entegra-equipped Cirrus aircraft and many new prospects that now have the option of moving up to the Entegra Release 9 suite on a brand new SR20 or SR22.”
About Entegra Release 9
With its fully-modular architecture, Entegra Release 9 represents the next generation of integrated flight deck systems for general aviation aircraft. The Entegra Release9 includes high-resolution IFD5000 displays, dual Air Data and Attitude Heading Reference Systems (ADAHRS), dual-redundant FMS900w systems with a QWERTY keypad, next-generation fully-digital 16-watt VHF NAV/COM radios, and dual WAAS/RNP-capable GPS receivers. Release 9’s innovative Page & Tab user interface makes it a breeze to quickly access data without delving into hierarchical menus, pop-up windows or hidden modes. Designed with a fully-redundant architecture, each IFD5000 is fully capable of performing the functions of the other with no unfamiliar or limited reversionary modes. With Entegra Release 9, Avidyne has developed a truly integrated system that is specifically designed to eliminate complexity, reduce head-down time, provide a whole new level of redundancy, and dramatically enhance safety.
Pricing and Availability
Cirrus is accepting orders now for new Cirrus aircraft with Entegra Release 9 as a build-to-order aircraft, with a nominal lead time of around 12 weeks.
For pricing and ordering information, including installation details, contact Cirrus Aircraft at www.cirrusaircraft.com
For more information on Avidyne Entegra Release 9, go to www.release9.com.
There are several ways to “Experience Entegra R9” at AOPA including:
- Cirrus and Avidyne are offering Release 9 ground and flight demo’s flights.
- Immediate demonstrations can be scheduled directly with Cirrus or Avidyne at their respective booths
- Or contact Cirrus Sales at 888.750.9927
- Or Avidyne Sales at 800-284-3963 (800-AVIDYNE)
- Avidyne is at booth #1706
- Cirrus is at booth #1301
- An R9-equipped SR22 will be on display at the Avidyne static display at
Peter O. Knight airport throughout the show.
About Cirrus Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft a member of the global portfolio of Arcapita companies, is a recognized leader in personal aviation aircraft. Its popular SR20, SR22 and TURBO composite airplanes incorporate innovative and advanced performance and safety technologies, including the unique Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS™). As of April 2009, total time on the worldwide Cirrus Aircraft SR-series fleet surpassed 3 million hours with 18 CAPS deployments resulting in 35 lives saved. The Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet, with nearly 500 positions reserved to date, will provide a new personal and regional business transportation solution - the 'personal jet'. Cirrus has a direct sales force in North America and sales centers in more than 40 countries around the world. For additional information on Cirrus Aircraft and its products please visit: www.cirrusaircraft.com.
About Avidyne Corporation
Avidyne’s continuing leadership in innovation and its Flying Made Simple™ system design make flying safer, more accessible and more enjoyable for pilots and their passengers. The company’s expanding line of products include the industry-leading Entegra Release 9 integrated flight deck linefor new and existing aircraft, the datalink-capable EX600 multi-function display and the dual-antenna TAS600 series of active traffic advisory systems, the MLB700 broadcast datalink receiver, the MLX770 world-wide datalink transceiver, and the TWX670 Tactical Weather Detection system. Headquartered in Lincoln, MA, the company has facilities in Columbus, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Boulder, CO. For additional information, visit www.avidyne.com.
