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FAA Approves New Aspen Display Software Update

Aspen Avionics has released a software update with Garmin GFC 600 autopilot interface capability.

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By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

February 3, 2023

Aspen Avionics has released a new and FAA-approved software update package for the EFD1000 Pro Max primary flight display and MFD 500/1000 Max multifunction displays that adds compatibility with select Garmin, Trio, and BendixKing autopilots. The software release also updates the status of the Evolution E5 dual electronic flight instrument, and it now meets the FAA technical standard (TSO) order for electronic flight instruments. Owners of the previous E5 software version can upgrade to the TSO’d version for $995.

The software for the EFD1000 Pro Max allows integration with Garmin’s GFC 600 autopilot and selected altitude support for Trio and BendixKing AeroCruze 100 autopilots. For the MFD500/1000 Max displays, the software adds extended runway centerlines as a free upgrade, though installation may cost extra. Customers who want the Pro Max v2.12 software unlock for the GFC 600 upgrade can buy it for $1,995.

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