Sextant Avionique says that its Avionique Nouvelle (AN) series of helicopter avionics has been selected for the Eurocopter EC.120, EC.135 and future EC.165. The AN series, consists of liquid-crystal multi-function displays, dual-screen vehicle- and engine-management display, global-positioning navigation system and air-data computer. SFIM, will supply the automatic flight-control system.
Source: Flight International
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