Formal testing for FAA TSO certification and cybersecurity requirements have successfully been completed for FLIGHT PARTNER™ and FLIGHT REVIEW™
Tucson, Arizona – April 24, 2023 – Universal Avionics (UA), a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics, announced that it has successfully completed Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification for its Connected FMS. This effort also validates the cloud-based Connectivity Ecosystem's maturity, robustness, and compliance with applicable cybersecurity requirements.
UA’s Connectivity Ecosystem offers comprehensive, connected flight management system (FMS) capabilities with FlightPartner, which supports weather-driven smart flight planning, two-way flight plan exchanges in-flight and on the ground, and seamless interaction with third-party applications. It also delivers safety and performance insights with FlightReview, a cloud-based, automated FMS and aircraft data collection system. Pilots save time with reduced entry times and seamless database updates. Optimizations to flight time, fuel planning, and flight data reporting improve efficiency and may be used as part of a flight department’s Safety Management System.
Universal Avionics is now positioned to offer the Connectivity Ecosystem to aircraft manufacturers and operators in the aviation industry. This will enable them to leverage the latest technological advancements to optimize day-to-day operations and maintenance. The solution is powered by the Solid-State Data Transfer Unit Plus (SSDTU+), which secures wireless interactions between tablets and FMS using unique low-power Wi-Fi access controls (patent pending). The new solution provides an easy, direct upgrade to UA SSDTUs currently in service.
"This achievement reflects the expertise of our team, who have worked tirelessly to develop a cutting-edge connectivity platform that meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance," said Dror Yahav, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Avionics. “We are excited to bring the UA Connectivity Ecosystem to the market. We are confident that it will deliver significant value to our customers by enhancing mission preparedness on the ground and during flight."
The next phase of the connected avionics solution includes additions to FlightPartner such as ADS-B in and data-linked weather integration for weather awareness in all phases of flight. Weight and balance, take-off and landing, and engine-out performance entries will further streamline the pilot entry workload, with flight data monitoring aircraft data analytics and real-time event reporting available through FlightReview. As a follow-on development, the Connectivity Ecosystem will also enable extensive aircraft data collection when connected to UA’s InSight™ flight deck.
Universal Avionics will present technical training sessions on its Connectivity Ecosystem at the 66th Annual AEA International Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida on April 25-26. See FlightPartner and FlightReview in action at the Universal Avionics booth (#819) or visit universalavionics.com to learn more.
About Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics safely guides pilots and their passengers worldwide with forward fit and retrofit solutions flying on more than 35,000 airplanes and helicopters today. As a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics, Universal improves safety and efficiency for business aviation, airline/cargo operations, and special missions.
Universal Avionics is a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., a major defense manufacturer and world leader in military aerospace. Solutions include navigation, electronic display, terrain awareness, recorders, and enhanced flight vision systems. Connect what’s Next because Next is Now. Follow us on social media or visit universalavionics.com/about to learn more.
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