Vision Flight Deck is industry’s first to feature synthetic vision imagery on head-up display

Bombardier Aerospace today announced the first customer delivery of its Vision Flight Deck on a Global 6000 aircraft. The aircraft, to be operated by Wideworld Services Ltd., was delivered during a special ceremony at Bombardier’s facilities in Dorval, Canada, on March 31, 2012.

“We are very proud to operate the first Vision Flight Deck on a Global 6000 jet,” said Captain Edward Murray, Chief Pilot, Wideworld Services Ltd. “The new flight deck was a deciding factor in us choosing the Global aircraft, and we are very excited to fly this state-of-the-art flight deck.”

Bombardier Aerospace and Rockwell Collins are the first to certify synthetic vision imagery on a head-up display (HUD) as part of the Pro Line Fusion® avionics system on the Vision Flight Deck. The Vision Flight Deck for Global jets received EASA certification on February 20, 2012, FAA certification on February 29, 2012, and Transport Canada (TC) certification on June 3, 2011.

“This is another exciting event for the Global aircraft program,” said Stéphane Leblanc, Vice President and General Manager, Global Aircraft, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “The Vision Flight Deck is a breakthrough advancement in technology, and we are very proud that the flight deck now enters into service on a Global 6000 jet with Wideworld Services Ltd.”

Bombardier press release