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April 1, 2025 | Universal AvionicsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, today announces that FAA certification has been achieved for the installation of its Wi-Fi-enabled Flight Management System (FMS) on Part 25 aircraft models. The Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML STC) serves as the foundation for the deployment of Universal’s Connected Avionics onto aircraft.
The Connected Avionics solution integrates the Universal FMS with UA FlightPartner™ iPad applications for Smart Flight Planning in all phases of flight. When installed, database updates and flight plans can be synced on the go, reducing the duration of database updates by almost 45 minutes while shortening pre-flight preparation time.
Two-way interactions between the iPad and the FMS provide an intuitive human-machine interface while enhancing situational awareness, permitting pilots to view and update the flight plan on their tablet on the ground and throughout the flight. Flight Route data, including winds/temperatures aloft, fuel, weight, takeoff and landing performance, can be entered from Tablet Apps to the FMS saving pilot entry time every flight. Aircraft flight data is collected automatically by the system, delivering performance reporting and insights using the UA FlightReview™ App, with trend monitoring capabilities through third-party software solutions.
“When time equals money, being able to save time and adjust flight plans on the go is pivotal for enhancing operational efficiency,” said Dror Yahav, CEO of Universal Avionics. “Seamless database updates and agile, real-time flight planning on an iPad interface are now a reality on these aircraft thanks to a combination of efforts to receive extensive cybersecurity approvals”
Universal’s Connected FMS meets the necessary standards for modern aircraft safety and security, built on robust cyber-implementation during development and testing to enable communication between avionics systems and maintain approvals over time.
The Connected FMS will be available on all platforms currently certified with the Universal FMS, including:
- Bombardier CL-601-1A/3A/3R
- Cessna 500, 550(V/Ultra/Encore/Bravo), 560(Excel, XLS Series), 650(Citation III/VI/VII)
- Dassault Falcon 10/20/200/50/900A/900B/2000/2000EX
- Gulfstream G200/GIII/GIV/V
- Hawker 800A/B/XP, Hawker 1000
- Learjet 31/31A/35/35A/36/36A/40/45/55/60
- ATR 42-300/320/500 and ATR 72-200/500
- De Havilland Dash 8 100/200/300, Dash 8-400 (Q400)
- Embraer 145/145ER/145LR/135ER/135LR/135KL/145XR/145MP/145EP
- Saab 340A/B
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