Plain English Meaning

All the electronic gear in an aircraft that helps the pilot fly, navigate, talk on the radio, and keep track of how the aircraft is doing.

Full Definition

The collection of electronic systems installed in an aircraft to support navigation, communication, flight instrumentation, autoflight, and aircraft system monitoring. In modern aircraft this typically includes electronic flight displays, GPS navigators, transponders, audio panels, autopilots, and integrated flight management systems.

Context Anchor

Encountered when discussing modern equipment, panels, navigation units, radios, and other powered flight information systems.