Recorders
Cockpit voice and data recorder technology
Acron Aviation's flight recorders - commonly known as black boxes - including the FA2100 and FA5000, are trusted by commercial airlines, military operators, and helicopter fleets worldwide. Designed for performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance, Acron Aviation delivers proven recording solutions that enhance safety, operational insight, and mission readiness across diverse aircraft platforms.
Recorder solutions
Flight recorders, commonly called black boxes, are crash-protected devices that capture cockpit audio and flight data for accident investigation and safety analysis. The category includes cockpit voice recorders (CVR), flight data recorders (FDR), and combined CVFDR units. Acron Aviation recorders such as the SRVIVR25™ are ED-112–compliant and deliver a 100% data-retrieval rate.
Why choose our flight recorders
Acron Aviation recorders are engineered for 100% data recoverability, with crash-survivable memory tested to EUROCAE ED-112A and TSO standards. Acron Aviation differentiates its flight recorders through deep avionics expertise, including ACSS capabilities, and a portfolio certified to FAA and EASA standards. With proven products like the FA2100 and FA5000, Acron Aviation delivers reliable, compliant recording solutions that reduce risk, simplify integration, and support safety, operational efficiency, and long-term fleet value.
Acron Aviation’s recorders are distinguished by full lifecycle support that extends beyond hardware. Customers benefit from integration across complementary avionics product categories, advanced flight data intelligence and analytics, and comprehensive support and aftermarket services, including global AOG response and Skyparts® availability.
This end-to-end approach supports commercial airlines, regional fleets, business jets, military aircraft, helicopters, general aviation, and UAV operators with long-term reliability and operational confidence.
Acron Aviation brings unmatched credibility to flight recording, built on 60+ years of proven reliability and innovation rooted in its heritage. With a long track record of trusted recorder deployments worldwide, Acron Aviation combines next-generation technology with seamless legacy compatibility, delivering advanced solutions that protect existing investments while enabling future-ready safety and performance.
Flight recorders for every aircraft type
Airline fleets, military programs, helicopters, and business aircraft face distinct recording requirements driven by regulation, mission, and operating environments. Acron Aviation’s flight recorders have become the global preference by delivering certified flexibility, proven reliability, and adaptable architectures that meet diverse standards while simplifying integration, support, and long-term fleet management.
Commercial and regional aircraft
Acron Aviation flight recorders for commercial and regional aircraft are optimized for both short- and long-haul operations. They integrate seamlessly with airline FOQA and safety programs, delivering consistent, high-quality data that supports regulatory compliance, operational insight, and continuous safety improvement across diverse fleet types.
Military aircraft
Acron Aviation flight recorders for military aircraft deliver mission-ready performance through ruggedized design and support for high-volume mission data capture. The portfolio includes ruggedized, deployable, and naval aircraft flight recorders engineered for demanding environments, supporting both fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs with reliable recording capability that enhances mission analysis, readiness, and long-term platform sustainment.
Helicopters
Acron Aviation is a leading manufacturer of flight recorders for helicopters, with systems proven across offshore, EMS, and search-and-rescue rotorcraft. Acron Aviation flight recorders for helicopters are engineered to withstand extreme vibration and harsh operating environments. Proven across offshore transport, emergency medical services, and search and rescue missions, they deliver reliable data capture that supports safety, mission effectiveness, and regulatory compliance in demanding rotary-wing operations.
Business and general aircraft
Acron Aviation flight recorders for business and general aviation offer flexible solutions tailored for retrofit programs and life-extension initiatives on business jets and turboprops. Designed for efficient integration, they deliver modern recording capability, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability while preserving aircraft value and minimizing downtime.
Flight recorder FAQs
What is the difference between a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder?
The difference is what each one records: a cockpit voice recorder (CVR) captures flight deck audio - crew conversation, radio calls, and ambient sounds - while a flight data recorder (FDR) logs the aircraft's technical flight parameters, such as altitude, airspeed, heading, and control inputs. Together they give investigators both the human and the technical picture of a flight. Many modern aircraft combine both functions in a single unit called a combined voice and data recorder (CVFDR), such as Acron Aviation's SRVIVR25™ series.
How should I choose the right flight recorder for my aircraft/program?
Choose a flight recorder based on required recording duration, compatibility with aircraft data interfaces, and certification needs. Consider program support factors such as integration effort, lifecycle sustainment, and long-term availability to ensure the recorder meets operational, regulatory, and fleet support requirements.
Do Acron Aviation flight recorders support helicopter and military aircraft?
Yes. Acron Aviation flight recorders support helicopters and military aircraft, offering specialized recorders designed for rotary-wing operations and ruggedized military platforms, meeting mission, safety, and compliance requirements across diverse defense and helicopter applications.
How does our flight recorder capture and protect critical flight data?
An Acron Aviation flight recorder captures data from aircraft sensors and avionics, recording parameters and audio in real time. Information is stored in crash-survivable memory built to withstand impact, fire, and pressure, ensuring secure, reliable data for investigations and safety analysis.
What is a flight recorder?
A flight recorder, commonly known as a black box, is a crash-survivable device that captures aircraft data and cockpit audio to support accident investigation and flight safety analysis. Despite the "black box" nickname, flight recorders are painted bright orange to aid recovery. Modern aircraft typically carry two types: a flight data recorder (FDR) that logs thousands of flight parameters, and a cockpit voice recorder (CVR) that records flight crew audio. Acron Aviation has manufactured certified flight recorders for over 60 years.
What does a cockpit voice recorder capture?
A cockpit voice recorder (CVR) captures the audio environment of the flight deck, including flight crew conversations, radio communications, automated alerts and warnings, and ambient cockpit sounds such as engine noise and switch activations. This audio helps investigators reconstruct the sequence of events and crew decision-making leading up to an incident. Current standards require CVRs to retain a continuous recording of the most recent 25 hours of operation.
Why are flight data recorders kept in water?
Flight data recorders are not stored in water - the association comes from their underwater locator beacon (ULB), a device that activates on contact with water and emits an acoustic signal for up to 90 days to help search teams locate the recorder after an accident at sea. This ensures a flight recorder can be found and recovered even from deep ocean wreckage. Acron Aviation supplies 90-day underwater locator beacons as part of its recorder portfolio.
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