Glass Cockpit Upgrade for UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters

Modernize Your Fleet with Cutting-Edge Avionics Technology

Enhance Your Blackhawk with Howell's Customizable Glass Cockpit Upgrade

At Howell, we understand the challenges of maintaining and upgrading sophisticated aircraft like the Blackhawk Helicopter. As technology evolves, older avionics systems can quickly become obsolete, risking operational efficiency, safety, and mission success. That’s why we offer customized Glass Cockpit Upgrades—designed to meet specific mission requirements for every customer.

Whether you’re working in VFR or IFR conditions, we provide a solution that enhances performance, reliability, and safety—without compromising the unique needs of your operation.

Our mission at Howell is to ensure your Blackhawk stays mission-ready for years to come, providing a tailored cockpit solution that integrates the latest avionics technology while accommodating the specific needs of your crew and operational environment.

Through our ongoing STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) approval process with the FAA, we are advancing multiple configurations to maximize performance, safety, and mission success. These configurations are designed to accommodate the specific needs of UH-60 operators, with an upgrade path that ensures compatibility and flexibility.

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Why Choose Howell’s Glass Cockpit Upgrade?

As Blackhawk operators know, obsolescence is a constant challenge. The need for a mid-life upgrade is not only about keeping pace with advancing technology, but also about enhancing reliability, improving mission effectiveness, and addressing user-specific mission requirements. Howell’s Glass Cockpit Upgrade is designed with this in mind.

Customization

At Howell, we know that one-size-fits-all solutions don’t work in aviation. Every mission is different, and so are the needs of the operators. Our Glass Cockpit upgrades are fully customizable to meet the unique requirements of your fleet—whether you need advanced navigation for firefighting, utility operations, and search-and-rescue operations; enhanced communication systems for military use; or an integrated, user-friendly interface for commercial flight crews.

Obsolescence

As avionics systems age, they can become prone to failures and inefficiencies, hindering mission success. Our Glass Cockpit upgrade ensures that your Blackhawk remains equipped with the latest technology, providing enhanced reliability and performance, reducing downtime, and extending the operational life of your aircraft.

Improved Safety & Situational Awareness

With integrated systems like synthetic vision, terrain awareness, and real-time mapping, our Glass Cockpit dramatically improves situational awareness, reducing the likelihood of human error and enhancing safety, particularly in critical flight environments.

Optimized Flight Operations

Whether you’re flying in combat zones, performing critical search-and-rescue operations, or handling high-pressure commercial missions, Howell’s Glass Cockpit Upgrade streamlines flight operations with features that optimize efficiency, fuel consumption, and overall flight performance.

Features

Key Features of the Glass Cockpit Upgrade

We are dedicated to making products designed to meet your needs, manufactured as promised, delivered on time, and supported long-term. But what does that look like daily? Here’s how we deliver on quality, every single project, every single time:

High-Resolution Multi-Function Displays (MFDs)

Advanced LCD panels provide clear, color-coded data to enhance situational awareness, including navigation, flight parameters, and real-time weather.

Integrated Digital Moving Map

Navigate with ease and precision using a fully integrated, real-time digital map system that provides detailed terrain data and mission-critical information.

Synthetic Vision System (SVS)

Improve flight safety and performance with a synthetic vision system that displays a 3D view of the terrain ahead, giving pilots a better understanding of obstacles and terrain, especially in low-visibility conditions.

Automatic Engine Monitoring & Alerts

Monitor engine performance and receive immediate alerts for any anomalies, ensuring timely maintenance and minimizing operational disruptions.

Integrated Communication and Navigation Systems

Effortlessly communicate with air traffic control and other aircraft while navigating, with systems that offer enhanced clarity and reliability.

Touchscreen Interface and Dual Redundant Systems

Our touchscreen interface allows for intuitive control while redundant systems ensure reliability even in the most critical situations.

System Compatibility

Seamless integration with existing Blackhawk avionics systems.

Advanced Safety Features

Integrated Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS), Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), and Synthetic Vision.

Modular Component Design

Choose from radar, weather overlays, and communications upgrades based on mission profile.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose Howell for Upgrading Your Blackhawk Glass Cockpit?

FAA-Certified and Mission-Ready

The Howell upgrade is in the final stages of FAA STC certification for the Part 29 Restricted Category UH-60 Blackhawk, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for firefighting and utility missions.

Designed for Firefighting & Utility Operations

The upgrade package is specifically designed for VFR operations, with components and systems optimized for firefighting, utility, and search-and-rescue missions.

Modular and Customizable

Howell’s system offers the flexibility to adapt to evolving mission needs, with options to add or customize displays, communications, and mission-specific tools.

Maximized Safety and Situational Awareness

The dual PFDs, EICAS displays, and redundant systems ensure that pilots have access to critical flight and engine data at all times, enhancing flight safety and operational success.

Options

VFR (Visual Flight Rules) Configuration

Optimized for Ease of Use and Mission Efficiency

For operators who primarily fly in VFR conditions, our VFR configuration integrates the Howell Engine Indication System (EIS) with Garmin TXi 500 Flight Instrument Systems. This solution provides essential flight data in an easy-to-read format, simplifying operations for pilots during visual navigation.

Features:

Howell EIS for real-time engine monitoring and diagnostics
Garmin TXi 500 Flight Instrument Systems for clear, high-resolution displays
Garmin ADAHRS (Air Data/Attitude/Heading Reference System) for enhanced flight stability and control
Dual Garmin GTN 750 GPS/NAV/Comm for navigation, communication, and situational awareness

Ideal for:

Operators who need to streamline their cockpit for efficient, non-instrumented operations.

IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) Configuration

Advanced Navigation and Safety for IFR Operations

For missions requiring Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), the Howell Glass Cockpit IFR Configuration is the most advanced option. This configuration combines the Howell EIS with the Flight Display System, a rugged and reliable flight management system, and ADAHRS for highly accurate attitude and heading reference.