Universal Avionics

AerSale® Receives Boeing 737NG Supplemental Type Certificate for its Enhanced Flight Vision System “AerAware™”

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

AerSale developed the AerAware certification program under license with The Boeing Company, which included access to necessary technical services, maintenance, and engineering data.

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  • AerSale developed the AerAware certification program under license with The Boeing Company, which included access to necessary technical services, maintenance, and engineering data.
  • AerAware incorporates Synthetic Vision and Enhanced Vision Systems along with Primary Flight Display symbology, resulting in a user-controlled Combined Vision System that substantially increases situational awareness during all phases of flight including low visibility operations.
  • Additionally, AerAware greatly enhances flight crew situational awareness, which results in improved energy management during critical phases of flight.
  • The newly certified AerAware system is available exclusively through AerSale and its business partner Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems company.

AerSale’s Enhanced Flight Vision System “AerAware™” is First to Achieve 50% Visual Advantage

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Monday, October 30, 2023

The Company has successfully achieved a 50% visual advantage in low visibility operations over the naked eye for its AerAware™ Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) on the Boeing B737NG aircraft, a first in commercial aviation1.

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  • The Company has successfully achieved a 50% visual advantage in low visibility operations over the naked eye for its AerAware™ Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) on the Boeing B737NG aircraft, a first in commercial aviation1.
  • Visual advantage is defined as the difference between what a pilot can see using an EFVS as compared to what can be seen with the naked eye.
  • The 50% visual advantage breakthrough was achieved through a collaboration with Universal Avionics and Elbit Systems on AerSale’s AerAware STC.
  • This is the first system approved by the FAA for a 50% visual advantage and the only system approved at 50%.

De Havilland Canada Announces Partnership with Universal Avionics and Acquisition of Mid-Canada Mod Centre

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Friday, October 20, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce that it has selected Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems company, as lead supplier of integrated flight decks for De Havilland Canada's CL-215T and CL-415 firefighting aircraft.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Oct. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce that it has selected Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems company, as lead supplier of integrated flight decks for De Havilland Canada's CL-215T and CL-415 firefighting aircraft.
  • The Universal Avionics flight deck system will support aerial firefighting operations with NextGen flight display, flight management, data communication, and connectivity systems.
  • In addition, as De Havilland Canada continues to grow its engineering, manufacturing, maintenance repair, and overhaul teams across Canada, De Havilland Canada is proud to announce the purchase of Mid-Canada Mod Centre (MC2) and Avionics Design Services (ADS), which have worked on Universal Avionics installations, upgrades, and modifications for decades.
  • MC2 and ADS' leadership team will remain in place, and the company will operate as a subsidiary of De Havilland Canada.

Universal Avionics Establishes Repair Capability for Dassault FalconEye® Enhanced Flight Vision System

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

TUCSON, Ariz., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, has announced the addition of repair services for the Dassault FalconEye product line at its Tucson, AZ-based Part 145 Repair Station. Established repair capabilities for the advanced system augments worldwide services provided by Universal Avionics on enhanced vision systems. As Dassault continues to ramp up production of its aircraft with FalconEye, North American customers will now have access to local and comprehensive support for these cutting-edge technologies.The FalconEye Combined Vision System (CVS) uses synthetic, database-driven terrain mapping with multi-sensor camera inputs to provide pilots with enhanced situational awareness through its heads-up display. These technologies enable safer approaches during adverse weather conditions and terrain. FalconEye lets you approach every mission with a greater level of confidence.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, has announced the addition of repair services for the Dassault FalconEye product line at its Tucson, AZ-based Part 145 Repair Station.
  • Established repair capabilities for the advanced system augments worldwide services provided by Universal Avionics on enhanced vision systems.
  • The FalconEye Combined Vision System (CVS) uses synthetic, database-driven terrain mapping with multi-sensor camera inputs to provide pilots with enhanced situational awareness through its heads-up display.
  • The implementation of repair services in North America for Dassault FalconEye guarantees customers will have first-rate service of the system" said Dror Yahav, Chief Executive Officer at Universal Avionics.

Universal Avionics Announces Selection of Troy Niles as Co-chair of RTCA's SC-213 Committee

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, announces that Troy Niles has been selected to co-chair the RTCA (Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics) special committee SC-213 on Enhanced Flight Vision Systems and Synthetic Vision Systems (EFVS/SVS). This continues UA's 15-year involvement as co-chair of the committee.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, announces that Troy Niles has been selected to co-chair the RTCA (Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics) special committee SC-213 on Enhanced Flight Vision Systems and Synthetic Vision Systems (EFVS/SVS).
  • Troy Niles is a Technical Program Manager for ClearVision EFVS at Universal Avionics with over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, specializing in head-down/head-up displays and vision systems.
  • As a premier and preferred supplier of Enhanced Flight Vision Systems, Universal Avionics is a key player in the EFVS market.
  • Niles' background and expertise, combined with his role at Universal, make him an ideal representative to lead progress in aviation through the RTCA special committee.

Universal Avionics receives TSO authorization of Aperture™ - Visual Data Management System

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Monday, February 27, 2023

TUCSON, Ariz, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Universal Avionics (UA) has obtained Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization of the first Aperture™ visual data management solution as it initiates serial production for a major avionics OEM and is seeing strong interest from aircraft manufacturers and operators. The authorization clears the way for initial delivery of the system for enhancing safety and improving decision-making for flight crews and mission specialists.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Avionics (UA) has obtained Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization of the first Aperture™ visual data management solution as it initiates serial production for a major avionics OEM and is seeing strong interest from aircraft manufacturers and operators.
  • The authorization clears the way for initial delivery of the system for enhancing safety and improving decision-making for flight crews and mission specialists.
  • Imagery from an Enhanced Vision System (EVS) camera and other sensors is presented to the flight crew, enhancing situational awareness.
  • "The TSO authorization of Aperture is a critical step in the development of an innovative solution that will change how we use video in aircraft," said Dror Yahav, CEO of Universal Avionics.

JANA completes STC for Universal Avionics FMS upgrades on DC-9 series aircraft

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- JANA, Inc. has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Universal Avionics (UA) flight management upgrades on early model Douglas DC-9 series aircraft to support the next generation of communication, navigation, and surveillance/air traffic management.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- JANA, Inc. has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Universal Avionics (UA) flight management upgrades on early model Douglas DC-9 series aircraft to support the next generation of communication, navigation, and surveillance/air traffic management.
  • JANA's STC installs a Universal Avionics UNS-1Lw SBAS-enabled Flight Management System (FMS) that enables Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) approaches .
  • This FMS upgrade will allow older DC-9 models to continue to operate efficiently in regions requiring advanced flight management systems.
  • "Flying in over 1,100 commercial aircraft, in addition to thousands of other applications, our FMS is a proven and dependable solution to increase the operational efficiency of these aircraft".

Universal Avionics Establishes Repair Capability for Enhanced Vision Cameras

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company has established repair capabilities for ClearVision™ EVS-5000 in its Tucson, AZ Part 145 Repair Station. The addition of multispectral enhanced vision cameras to the UA Repair Station capability list augments the worldwide support for EVS-5000 and will support its growing North American customer base.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company has established repair capabilities for ClearVision EVS-5000 in its Tucson, AZ Part 145 Repair Station.
  • The addition of multispectral enhanced vision cameras to the UA Repair Station capability list augments the worldwide support for EVS-5000 and will support its growing North American customer base.
  • ClearVision Enhanced Vision System (EVS) provides superior visuals with real-time synthetic information to improve flight safety and operational capabilities.
  • To learn more about the ClearVision Enhanced Vision System and Universal Avionics repair services, visit www.uasc.com .

The Roxborough Group Announces Conversion of Kirkland 405 Corporate Center to Net Zero Carbon Operations

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roxborough Group, a real estate private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco with investments across the Western United States, has completed the conversion of its Kirkland 405 Corporate Center campus to net zero carbon operations. The two-building, 130,000 square foot office campus in Kirkland, WA becomes the first net-zero carbon operations office buildings in the Kirkland submarket and the first net-zero carbon operations office campus in the Roxborough portfolio.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roxborough Group , a real estate private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco with investments across the Western United States, has completed the conversion of its Kirkland 405 Corporate Center campus to net zero carbon operations.
  • The two-building, 130,000 square foot office campus in Kirkland, WA becomes the first net-zero carbon operations office buildings in the Kirkland submarket and the first net-zero carbon operations office campus in the Roxborough portfolio.
  • "Seeing commercial property owners, like Roxborough, lead the way is particularly satisfying," said PSE Product Manager Leslie Myers.
  • K405 Buildings A-1 and A-2 are home to leading technology tenants including Universal Avionics, Lowe's Innovation Center and TSRI.

Universal Avionics Awarded 33M$ Deal with AerSale to Deliver ClearVision Enhanced Vision Systems for Boeing 737NG

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Monday, July 18, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Avionics (UA) was awarded a contract valued at $33 million to supply ClearVision systems Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) from AerSale (NASDAQ: ASLE).

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Avionics (UA) was awarded a contract valued at $33 million to supply ClearVision systems Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) from AerSale (NASDAQ: ASLE).
  • The solution featuring the SkyLens Head Wearable Display (HWD) and EVS-5000 cameras for the Boeing 737NG, is part of the AerAware installation, developed by AerSale.
  • The deal follows increasing interest in the aviation market for enhanced vision systems that provide significant operational benefits and improved situational awareness at night and in low visibility conditions.
  • ClearVision provides an innovative Combined Vision System (CVS) displayed to both pilot and copilot on the SkyLens HWD, a certified display for commercial aviation.