JavaScript Required

Jumpseat Aerospace News requires JavaScript to function. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

Avcon Receives FAA STC For Honeywell Aerospace Replacement EGPWS

October 14, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Avcon receives FAA STC for Honeywell Aerospace MKV-A EGPWS.
The MKV-A is a drop-in replacement for the existing MKV EGPWS.
The upgrade offers higher resolution databases and enhanced safety features.
The STC applies to various Bombardier and Learjet aircraft models.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Upgrade

Strategic Implications

This approval may indicate a significant upgrade path for operators of affected aircraft, suggesting a potential shift towards enhanced safety and situational awareness technology. The collaboration between Avcon and Honeywell Aerospace could strengthen their positions in the avionics modification market.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

Upgrade

What Happened

Upgrade Path For Mark V Computers On Bombardier And Learjet Aircraft

Avcon Industries, Inc. has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the installation of the Honeywell Aerospace MKV-A Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) on various Bombardier and Learjet aircraft models. The MKV-A offers higher resolution databases, enhanced safety and situational awareness, and resilience to GPS jamming and spoofing. The upgrade is designed to minimize installation effort and uses existing avionics racks. According to PR Newswire, Avcon is committed to supporting customers with FAA-approved solutions to obsolescence.

Source | Originally Published: October 13, 2026

Companies Mentioned