ADS-B Out is now available on Gulfstream G150 & G200 in partnership with 328 Design GmbH and ACC Columbia Jet Service.

Tuesday 22nd November 2016

Design GmbH (328DO), part of the 328 Group has partnered with Columbia Jet Service GmbH to offer an STC for ADS-B Out featured by Rockwell Collins on Gulfstream G150 & G200 aircraft, representing around 360 aircraft worldwide. This marks the first time that such an STC is available in Europe.

ADS-B technology is vital in maintaining future efficient airspace management particularly during busy periods. It uses satellite and transponder technology to provide key benefits in an ADS-B environment, including the capability for more aircraft to operate safely in the same airspace, so congestion is reduced. It allows more direct aircraft routing enabling significant time and fuel savings and enhanced flight safety and collision avoidance. Aircraft with ADS-B Out will provide air traffic controllers with crucial 'pin point' positional and flight information data.

Jörg Gorkenant, Chief Operating Officer and Head of 328DO commented: "We are very pleased to offer this important ADS-B Out STC for Gulfstream G150 & G200 aircraft. It not only enhances aircraft visibility and reduces the risk of air to air collision but it also offers added comfort and convenience for operators and their passengers, as well as reducing the overall cost of ownership. With the mandate dates fast approaching and thousands of aircraft remaining to equip, we encourage owners and operators to take advantage of it now."

ADS-B Out compliance is required by June 7th, 2020 in Europe, preceded by the US on January 1st, 2020. The ADS-B STC is already mandatory in Australia, Canada (Hudson Bay and Oceanic Airspace), China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam.

For aircraft owners wanting to go ahead with the STC, 328 and ACC Columbia offer a number of advantages including minimal aircraft downtime, no significant change to the original aircraft equipment, lower costs than other ADS-B Out installations and negligible impact to the AC configuration.

Contact Jörg Gorkenant, at joerg.gorkenant@328.eu and meanwhile, feel free to visit www.328.eu should you require any further information.

About 328:

328 Group is a subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation, USA.  It offers a broad spectrum of services to the aircraft industry.  Employing over 170 aviation experts it supports more than 200 aircraft globally. Services offered include aircraft maintenance, base and line, avionics installation, refurbishment, exterior painting, Part-M services, STC design activities through 328DO an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation (Category 1A), parts manufacture through its Part 21G Approved Production Organisation (C1, C2 and D1 rating) and bespoke VIP interiors including avionic and IFE upgrades. 328 Support Services GmbH is based at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport, near Munich.

www.328.eu