Smart aircraft manufacturer AIR recently formed a partnership with Dynon Avionics to serve as the exclusive avionics provider across its aircraft portfolio, encompassing both the AIR ONE personal eVTOL and the company’s heavy-lift Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).
This collaboration integrates AIR’s next-generation electric aircraft design with Dynon’s flight display expertise and avionics technology, which is already trusted across the general aviation and Light Sport Aircraft categories. To meet the specific operational requirements of these advanced platforms, Dynon’s engineering team worked closely with AIR to customize its SkyView HDX avionics platform for AIR’s unique aircraft architecture. The adapted system supports electric propulsion, energy management, and streamlined pilot interaction for both aircraft types.
“From the start, AIR has focused on making advanced flight systems intuitive, safe, and accessible,” said Rani Plaut, CEO and Co-Founder of AIR. “Working with Dynon allows us to bring proven avionics capability into a fundamentally new aircraft environment that demands more than a standard integration, while keeping the simplicity and operational clarity that define how we think about flight.”
Because the unique configuration and operational profile of the AIR ONE required integration beyond traditional fixed-wing or rotorcraft applications, the tailored platform adapts directly to the specific demands of AIR’s systems and flight environment. The SkyView HDX system provides high-resolution touchscreen flight displays with customizable layouts, integrating primary flight display and multifunction display capabilities alongside synthetic vision technology for enhanced situational awareness.
“SkyView HDX is built to adapt to evolving aircraft architectures,” said Brad Thurow, President of Dynon. “Partnering with AIR allows us to take the proven reliability of SkyView HDX, which pilots rely on daily, and extend it directly into the advanced air mobility space. This project allowed our engineering teams to set a new standard for integration, ensuring that AIR’s next-generation aircraft delivers the reliability and streamlined pilot experience Dynon is known for.”
The SkyView HDX suite is recognized throughout the aviation industry for its modern interface and ease of use, particularly within light aircraft. Its comprehensive features include real-time moving map navigation, terrain awareness, engine and systems monitoring integration, advanced autopilot capabilities, and ADS-B traffic and weather integration. Furthermore, the modern glass cockpit experience features a redundant system architecture designed to reduce pilot workload and enhance overall safety and reliability. This partnership reflects a broader industry shift where advanced air mobility and proven general aviation technologies converge to form the foundation for a new era of flight.
