Honeywell's new website for pilots is in the final stages of development and testing. Arriving next month, it is designed to work on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. An iPhone® and iPad® app will follow in September. Read More.

Gulfstream has released ASCs 901 and 018 - which together are reffered to as "Block Point" - for the G650 fleet for in-service evaluation aircraft. This update brings about full functionality and highly anticipated new capabilities for the G650 platform, and addresses various problem reports and nuisance messages. Read More.

Now that summer is less than a month away and indicated outside air temperatures (IOAT) approach the +35⁰ C (+95⁰ F) range, a number of operational factors should be considered when operating any Honeywell TPE331 engine. Read More.

Passengers aboard business aircraft can soon access internet, boasting the same speeds they're used to at home and in the office. Jet ConneX (JX), the business aviation service powered by Inmarsat's Global Xpress network, is set to debut in the first half of 2015. It will deliver passengers and operators fast, global in-flight Wi-Fi across land and sea. Read More.

RNAV approaches have spread rapidly through the United States and are expanding internationally as well. There are a few different types of RNAV approaches available, and some have special rules around the design of the approach and which aircraft can fly them. Identified as Required Navigation Performance - Authorization Required (RNP-AR) approaches, rules for these procedures are spelled out by the FAA and EASA, and also by an ICAO blueprint that defines when these approaches can be flown. Read More.

With commercial airspace becoming increasingly crowded, safety and efficiency upgrades mandated by international regulatory agencies are a fact of aviation life. Read More.

Honeywell's 2014 Business and General Aviation Operator Conferences have been a great success so far. Operators have been attending their local conferences in large numbers to learn about upcoming mandates, operational topics, and future avionics concepts directly from Honeywell. Program Pilots from Honeywell Flight Technical Services have also been discussing items working their way through the Global Customer Committee (GCC) and soliciting feedback and requested enhancements. Read More.

Honeywell's Flight Technical Services team travels extensively to bring pilots the latest information on regulations, new technology, and Honeywell product updates. Through Pilot Breakout Sessions at Honeywell Operators Conferences, one-on-one training, entry into service support, and live webinars, Honeywell pilots are on a mission to keep operators informed. Read More.

Beginning with this issue, Direct-TO - the Honeywell FMS Newsletter - is a monthly publication. Honeywell program pilots, engineers and customer support specialists will now bring you concise and accurate news three times as often as before. Pilots will enjoy timely updates on FMS news and issues, regulatory information, and the latest on Honeywell Aerospace products and services.

Direct-TO is now easier to browse as well. Upon delivery, jump to individual articles by clicking on their descriptions, or read the entire newsletter start-to-finish. As always, past issues will be archived on   www.MyGDC.com   and can be accessed without a username and password.

The Customer & Product Support team hopes you find these changes helpful, and welcomes your feedback on the new format.

-Honeywell Customer & Product Support

In the December 2012 edition of Direct-TO, the NavDB Update addressed the removal of procedures that contained a Flight Path Angel (FPA) that exceeded 6.0 degrees. After careful consideration, a change is being made to the database compiling tool will allow all procedures that exceed 6.0 degrees to be included in the navigation database by including intermediate ... Read More.

As part of the NEXTGEN Trajectory-Based Operations initiative, the FAA has begun developing Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) procedures that focus on a continuous descent concept. This modeling will allow for reduced fuel consumption and emissions as the aircraft will make the entire descent at, or near flight idle. These are referred to as Optimized Profile ... Read More.

Honeywell and Jetex Flight Support have joined forces to offer comprehensive flight support services worldwide. Unveiled at EBACE 2013, this agreement will allow both companies to expand their offerings and serve their customers in new ways. Global Data Center (GDC) subscribers will now be able to utilize Flight Sentinel℠ services combined with Jetex's expertise in international handling. ... Read More.

Honeywell Customer and Product Support pilots will be available at many events next year, including Honeywell Operators Conferences, online Webinars, and customer/industry events. All Honeywell events are free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend. Pilot breakout sessions and training webinars (eBroadcast sessions) are primarily for pilots, but maintenance ... Read More.

Online pilot and technical training on various Honeywell products and services can be accessed through the link below. https://www.mygdc.com/new/static/cpsfltops-training.php  

Honeywell's Customer & Product Support organization employs a group of experienced pilots dedicated to supporting fielded aircraft and providing training for the avionics installed during production or retrofit. Pilots are aircraft manufacturer-focused and can be contacted via email or phone for operational-type questions. For information and links to pilot training, operator ... Read More.