Universal Avionics’ Connected flight management system (FMS) upgrade has been certified by EASA. According to Universal, the FMS upgrade saves time for operators by wirelessly syncing database updates before flight and aircraft data after a flight. Accessible through an iPad used for flight planning and flight data management, the upgrade enables pilots to update flight plans and use third-party applications to enhance data flows.

“European operators can now take advantage of the same time savings and real-time flight planning already available to our customers in the U.S. and Canada,” said Universal Avionics CEO Dror Yahav. “This certification reflects the extensive cybersecurity work required to securely connect tablets to certified avionics, and it brings connected operations to even more of the aircraft flying with Universal today.”