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The Software-Defined Cockpit Takes Control

January 12, 2026

If one avionics trend is set to dominate 2026, it is the decisive shift from hardware-led cockpit upgrades to software-defined avionics. The idea has been circulating for years, but this year it’s on pace to become the organizing principle for how flight decks are designed, certified, valued, and kept competitive.

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