Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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Universal Avionics recently achieved FAA certification for its Wi-Fi-enabled flight management system (FMS) on Part 25 aircraft models. The approved model list supplemental type certificate (AML STC) establishes the foundation for implementing the company’s connected avionics solution across multiple aircraft platforms.
By integrating Universal’s FMS with UA FlightPartner iPad applications, the newly certified system enables smart flight planning capabilities throughout all flight phases. This integration delivers operational efficiencies such as reducing database update times by approximately 45 minutes while decreasing pre-flight preparation requirements.
The technology allows bidirectional communication between pilots’ iPads and the aircraft’s FMS, creating an enhanced human-machine interface that improves situational awareness. Pilots can now view and modify flight plans on their tablets on the ground and during airborne operations.
Additionally, the system streamlines workflow by enabling the transfer of critical flight data from tablet applications directly to the FMS, including route information, winds and temperatures aloft, fuel parameters, weight calculations, and takeoff and landing performance metrics.
Dror Yahav, CEO of Universal Avionics, emphasized the technology’s business advantages: “When time equals money, being able to save time and adjust flight plans on the go is pivotal for enhancing operational efficiency. 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.”
The Connected FMS incorporates comprehensive security measures developed through rigorous testing protocols. These cybersecurity implementations facilitate protected communication between avionics systems while ensuring that the technology maintains regulatory approvals throughout its operational life cycle.
A range of aircraft models currently certified with Universal FMS technology is covered with this certification. Approved platforms include business jets from manufacturers such as Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Gulfstream, Hawker, and Learjet. Regional aircraft models from ATR, de Havilland, Embraer, and Saab are also included in the certification.
The system’s data collection capabilities provide additional operational benefits through the UA FlightReview application, offering performance reporting and analytical insights. Operators can further leverage this data through third-party software integration for trend monitoring applications.

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