In addition to modernizing the cockpit for improved flight operations, the upgrades will tackle important challenges around MD-80 maintenance and parts availability.
Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, was recently awarded a contract by Everts Air Cargo (EAC) to supply cockpit upgrades for installation on its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft. In addition to modernizing the cockpit for improved flight operations, upgrades tackle important challenges around MD-80 maintenance and parts availability.
The upgrades for the MD-80 fleet will be fitted in partnership with LB Aviation. In addition to Universal Advanced Flight Displays; SBAS-Flight Management Systems (FMS) with LPV capability, integrated GPS, and UniLink Communications Management systems will provide safety enhancements and operational efficiency for Everts’ MD-80 fleet. EAC will also be a lead customer of FlightPartner, UA’s recently unveiled Connectivity Ecosystem.
“Air cargo plays a pivotal role in global supply chains, and we are proud to support Everts’ cargo and commercial operations with the technology to meet worldwide compliance and continue reliable operations on diverse airliners,” said Dror Yahav, CEO of Universal Avionics. “This project with Everts Air is Universal’s second large avionics upgrade on MD-80s/DC-9s in the last few months, solidifying UA’s position as the leader in avionics modernization solutions for these aircraft.” he added further.
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By enabling two-way Wi-Fi integration between the FMS and EFB (Electronic Flight Bag), pilots can take advantage of connectivity on the ground and in-flight using FlightPartner applications for seamless flight operations, and Flight Review for cloud-based data analytics. Universal technology meets existing and upcoming regulations mandated by the FAA, such as the ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) , the mandate for enhanced safety, and situational awareness through traffic, weather, and flight information services.
