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Viking Launches Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP) for Canadair CL-215T / CL-
415 Aerial Firefighter Fleet

Pictured above: Proposed layout of the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics suite featuring 3-screen LCD displays.

Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has flight deck with three large LCD displays and low
launched an Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP) for the instrument footprint for enhanced Flight Data
Canadair CL-215T and CL-415 fleet of aerial Visualization that will help reduce pilot workload and
firefighting aircraft. The program will incorporate provide focused information in a streamlined,
modernized technologies in communications, simplified cockpit design.
navigation, surveillance, and air-traffic management A key component of the AUP is the introduction of
functionality in an integrated platform featuring the
the Collins Pro Line Fusion digital avionics suite, a
Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics suite.
FAR/Part 25 certified scalable software-based system.
To face challenges with supportability and end-of-life The avionics suite’s core configuration features Flight
components inherent with aging technology, the AUP Director, Flight Management System (FMS) coupled
will utilize modern and reliable COTS systems that will with SBAS-GPS and LPV capability, Terrain Awareness
easily interface with specialized mission equipment. Warning System (TAWS), ADS-B Out, Synthetic Vision,
The system is designed as a complete integrated crew alerting system display indicators, and a multi-
solution for a harmonized cockpit that will not only functional keyboard panel with dual cursor controls
meet current regulatory requirements, it will also providing an alternative to touch screen commands.
address future operational and technical
A SATCOM system, Latitude Technologies Ionode
requirements over a 25+ year horizon.
System, Weather Radar, and Auto-Pilot are few of the
The standardized cockpit will feature an ergonomic available options to further enhance and customize
the avionics system based on operator requirements.

Dan Seroussi, Viking’s Customer Service & Product