Avionics
Universal Avionics Gains Connected FMS TSO
The Universal Avionics Connectivity Ecosystem adds safety and convenience features to Universal's Connected FMS.
Universal Avionics Connected FMS in flight deck
The Universal Avionics Connectivity Ecosystem adds safety and convenience features to Universal's Connected FMS. (Photo: Universal Avionics)

The Connected FMS that powers the Universal Avionics (UA) Connectivity Ecosystem has received technical standard order certification from the FAA. Connectivity Ecosystem allows the secure sharing of information from UA’s flight management system (FMS), and two UA applications are now offering services using Connected FMS.

FlightPartner enables “weather-driven smart flight planning, two-way flight plan exchanges in-flight and on the ground, and seamless interaction with third-party applications,” according to UA. The app includes a georeferenced moving map with charts and weather information, vertical profile weather depiction, airport data and terminal procedures, and tools and utilities such as a notes function and checklists.