Tucson, AZ – Universal Avionics Systems Corporation (UASC) announced that Air Canada Jazz selected Universal Avionics to supply avionics for a fleet-wide Dash 8 avionics modernization program. Planned for installation on 60+ aircraft, this modernization program includes dual UNS-1E FMS/GPS as well as a single Universal Avionics TAWS (Terrain Awareness Warning System) and a single UniLink UL-701 airborne digital datalink.

Capt. Grant Warner, Director, Flight Operations, Air Canada Jazz, said “This Dash 8 avionics modernization program provides the latest in avionics technology and operational efficiency and is an important step in insuring that our Dash 8 passengers enjoy the highest level of safety and comfort possible. We validated this program through an exhaustive cost justification process and by utilizing an integrated solution such as provided by Universal Avionics”.

Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, Tucson, AZ, is a world leader in the design, manufacture, certification and support of leading-edge technology avionics systems such as:

FMS - To date, more than 15,000 Universal Avionics FMS systems have been installed in a wide range of commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft, including the Dash 8. The UNS-1E FMS/GPS is part of Universal Avionics’ family of new “Super” FMS systems that incorporate the very latest technology and features that can easily evolve to support emerging technologies such as CNS/ATM, RNP, WAAS, etc.

TAWS - Universal Avionics TAWS provides many exclusive features including, three views of video quality TAWS displays, the ability to provide TAWS alerts for the entire FMS flight plan via “flight path intent” monitoring and the ability to display TAWS on the FMS CDU (Control Display Unit).

UniLink - Universal Avionics UL-701 features complete CMU functionality in a small (1 MCU), lightweight (<5 Lb) form-factor that also includes an embedded, 20 watt, VHF Com radio

The UL-701 supports traditional ACARS functions such as OOOI, AOC Messaging, D-ATIS, AMDAR, etc. and also is capable of providing Graphical Weather Maps as well as offering a defined path to technologies such as VDL Mode 2 and CPDLC.

Installation design, STC certification and integration kits for the Air Canada Jazz Dash 8 avionics modernization program, are being provided by Field Aviation East, Ltd., Toronto, Canada. The initial installation and STC took place earlier this year and follow-on installations are in progress

For more information please contact the Universal Avionics marketing department at (520) 295-2300, (800) 321-5253 or visit their website at www.uasc.com.