In short, it is the market size. General aviation still uses 1950s technology because it’s reliable, safe, and cheaper to keep using— sticking with older systems keeps costs lower in a small market. Minuscule when compared to the automobile trade.
In short, it is the market size. General aviation still uses 1950s technology because it’s reliable, safe, and cheaper to keep using— sticking with older systems keeps costs lower in a small market. Minuscule when compared to the automobile trade.