Bombardier Delivers First Global with Dual HUD

Bombardier Aviation has delivered one of its new flagship Global 7500s equipped with dual head-up displays.

According to the Montreal-based airframer, this is the first time it has made the dual HUD installation available as an option in its ultra-long-range Global family. The pilot-side Collins Aerospace-manufactured HUD is standard equipment on the Global 7500.

The HUDs, part of the Bombardier Vision flight deck, include enhanced and synthetic vision systems to provide pilots with optimal situational awareness. The addition of the second HUD allows for greater contribution from the copilot during low-visibility approaches, as well as easier switching between pilot flying and pilot monitoring.

“The delivery of the first Global 7500 with a dual HUD showcases our outstanding commitment to safety,” noted Michel Ouellette, the OEM’s senior vice president for program management and engineering. “This flight deck is designed to put technology and automation at the service of the crew, rather than creating technology that the crew has to manage.”