Tucson, AZ – Universal Avionic Systems Corporation, a leading manufacturer of aircraft avionics, announced that they have promoted Charles H. Edmondson to Senior Corporate Vice President and has been appointed to the Board of Directors. As Universal Avionics moves into 2005, the company is undertaking a number of key initiatives designed to increase productivity levels, quicken the pace of growth and generate increased market awareness.

Mr. Edmondson previously held the position of Executive Vice President and started Universal Avionics along with Mr. Hubert L. Naimer in 1980. They introduced the worlds first FMS, (Flight Management System), in 1982.

“Mr. Edmondson will transition to a position within the company to provide corporate strategic direction, support to current management, new business development and act in other duties supportive of the corporation’s business operations,” said Mr. Joachim (Ted) L. Naimer, President and CEO.

Universal Avionics is known throughout the world for flight management systems and cockpit instrument flat panel displays. Universal products are used on a large number of aircraft types from helicopters to business turbine aircraft to large commercial airliners. UASC offers products that meet or exceed emerging communications and navigation requirements.

Universal Avionics Corporate Office and Manufacturing Division are located in Tucson, Arizona. The Marketing/Product Support Division is located on the campus of the corporate facility along with satellite offices in Wichita, Kansas and Basel, Switzerland. The Research/Development and Engineering Division is located in the high-tech corridor of Redmond, Washington. The Instrument Division and American Panel Corporation are located near Atlanta, Georgia. Universal Avionics Systems Corporation employs over 500 people worldwide.

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.