EASA approves Aspen Avionics in Robinson R44
Source: Aspen Avionics, 30-Apr-13
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, announced today the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for installation of Aspen Evolution H-series Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs) into the Robinson R44 and R44 II model helicopters. Previously announced for N-registered aircraft, this expanded Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from [...]
Aspen Avionics launches European Charts for Evolution Flight Display
Source: Aspen Avionics, 11-Apr-13
Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, and Seattle Avionics Software, developer of cutting-edge aviation software and data solutions, announced today the availability of European ChartData on Evolution Multi-function Displays (MFDs) installed with software version 2.2 or later. Sourced from Eurocontrol, this new ChartData coverage contains information for forty-five European countries. [...]
Pacific Coast Avionics Receives Aspen Award
Source: Pacific Coast Avionics, 08-Apr-13
Pacific Coast Avionics Corporation Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dewey Conroy, has announced that his firm has received its third consecutive annual award as an Aspen Elite Dealer. “To have received this award for the third consecutive year is an honor,” said Conroy. “Working with Aspen has been great every step of the way. [...]
Aspen announces ADS-B solutions
Source: Aspen Avionics, 27-Mar-13
Aspen Avionics announced today two new lines of NextGen products designed to give aircraft owners flexible and affordable options to meet the upcoming FAA ADS-B Out equipment mandate, and to access the subscription-free weather and traffic services available from the ADS-B In network. Aspena product introductions include a new, certified NextGen product line and an [...]
FreeFlight Partners with Aspen to Develop ADS-B Solutions
Source: FreeFlight Systems, 27-Mar-13
FreeFlight Systems is partnering with Aspen Avionics to develop a line of ADS-B solutions for Aspen. The collaboration is intended to give aircraft owners increased flexibility when choosing ADS-B and NextGen cockpit avionics. FreeFlight Systems and Aspen have similar commitments to long-term product value through upgrades, compatibility with legacy avionics systems and support for technology [...]
Aspen Avionics President/CEO named Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year
Source: Aspen Avionics, 21-Jan-13
John Uczekaj, president and CEO of Aspen Avionics, has been awarded Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year by Living Legends of Aviation at its star-studded gala on Friday, January 18, 2013. Uczekaj was selected for this prestigious award to acknowledge his leadership in guiding Aspen Avionics from a brand new startup operation through developing the company [...]
Aspen Avionics completes $12.8M financing, and adds two Board members
Source: Aspen Avionics, 11-Oct-12
Aspen Avionics announced today the closing of a $12.8 million round of equity financing to support continued product and emerging technologies development. All of Aspen’s previous investors, including Granite Ventures, Sun Mountain Capital, Signal Peak Ventures, EPIC Ventures, Fort Washington Capital Partners and New Mexico Community Capital participated in the round. In addition, an investment group led [...]
Aspen launches EFD1000H Pilot Primary Flight Display for Helicopters
Source: Aspen Avionics, 12-Sep-12
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display system and creator of Connected Panel™ technology, announced today the availability of the new EFD1000H Pilot Primary Flight Display (PFD) for helicopters. The Pilot H PFD is the latest in Aspen’s H-series flight display system product line designed and manufactured to meet the rigors of helicopter [...]
FAA approves Aspen Avionics Connected™ Pilot
Source: Aspen Avionics, 14-Aug-12
Aspen Avionics announced today the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of Connected Pilot, the first in the series of the company’s revolutionary Connected Panel™ product line that provides a wireless link between certified instrument panel avionics and portable smart devices. Leveraging Aspen’s Approved Model List, Connected Pilot is available to operators and owners of over [...]
Aspen Avionics announces initial production and shipment of Connected™ Pilot
Source: Aspen Avionics, 27-Jul-12
Aspen Avionics announced today the Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval of Connected Pilot, the first in the series of the company’s revolutionary Connected Panel product line that provides a wireless link between certified instrument panel avionics and portable smart devices. FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for Connected Pilot is imminent, so with TSO in [...]
FAA approves Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display System for Robinson R44
Source: Aspen Avionics, 25-Jul-12
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, announced today the FAA approval for installation of Aspen’s H-series Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs) into the Robinson R44 and R44 II model helicopters. Aspen’s H-series PFD and MFD systems are designed and manufactured to meet the rigors of helicopter operations. [...]
Aspen Avionics announces Two-Year Extended Product Warranty Program
Source: Aspen Avionics, 04-Jun-12
Aspen Avionics, Inc. announced today a significant price reduction for the company’s Extended Product Warranty Program available for Evolution Flight Display products. The program now provides two-year coverage for a small increase over the previous one-year program pricing, effectively cutting the cost in half. Customers may now extend Aspen Avionics’ industry leading, no-nonsense factory warranty [...]
Canada approves STC for Aspen Avionics Evolution Pro-H in AS350
Source: Aspen Avionics, 27-Mar-12
Aspen Avionics announced today that Aeronav Avionics Inc, a full-service avionics system repair and maintenance company, has received Transport Canada STC approval for installation of Aspen’s single Evolution Pro H Primary Flight Display, and the 1500H and 2000H dual flight display systems in the AS350 series helicopter. The installation approval allows for night VFR configuration, [...]
Aspen Evolution Flight Displays now a Robinson Factory Option
Source: Aspen Avionics, 13-Feb-12
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display system, announced today that the Evolution Primary Flight Display (PFD) system will be made available as a factory option on the Robinson R22, R44, and R66 series helicopters. The option is currently being evaluated and is expected to be available in late 2012. Aspen’s Evolution Flight [...]
Aspen announces higher resolution terrain database for Evolution flight displays
Source: Aspen Avionics, 18-Jan-12
Aspen Avionics is pleased to announce the availability of a new terrain database from Jeppesen for Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display product line. This new database improves the resolution of the terrain data used in the Evolution System and offers an improved customer experience for the Evolution MFD, notably in markets outside of the United States. [...]
Aspen Avionics opens doors to aspiring aerospace students
Source: Aspen Avionics, 24-Nov-11
Members of the Southwest Secondary Learning Center (SSLC) visited Aspen Avionics last week, and received a tour of the facility and an introduction to available career paths in the aerospace industry. “The SSLC currently has 280 students enrolled and 40 of them are participating in the AERO AV8R (Aeronautical Education & Research Opportunities) program,” says [...]
Aspen Avionics leases new hangar
Source: Aspen Avionics, 06-Oct-11
Aspen Avionics has leased a 10,000-square foot hangar at Albuquerque’s Double Eagle II Airport as the company expands its test bed capabilities. Double Eagle II Airport (AEG), on Albuquerque’s west side, is an active general aviation airport with 240 based aircraft and approximately 12,000 annual operations. “Aspen continues to invest in future products, and in [...]
STC for Aspen Evolution Flight Display System on MD500
Source: Phoenix Heliparts, 21-Sep-11
Phoenix Heliparts and Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, are preparing to receive an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Aspen’s H-series Primary Flight Displays (PFD) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFD) in the international fleet of MD500 helicopters. Aspen’s H-series PFD and MFD systems are designed and manufactured [...]
Aspen wins TSO approval for Evolution Synthetic Vision
Source: Aspen Avionics, 01-Sep-11
Aspen Avionics announced today the Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval of Evolution Synthetic Vision (ESV) for Evolution Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs). Evolution Synthetic Vision is enabled by Software Version 2.4.x, which will be available upon Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval. FAA STC approval of ESV is imminent and shipment availability [...]
Coradine Aviation joins Aspen Avionics’ Connected Panel™ partner program
Source: Aspen Avionics, 11-Aug-11
Coradine Aviation Systems announced today that they will be one of the first aviation software companies to integrate with Aspen Avionics’ recently announced Connected™ Pilot, the initial product of their Connected Panel™ line of products. Connected Panel™ includes hardware, software, and application components that provide two-way wireless communications between panel avionics and personal smart devices [...]
Aspen Avionics announces Canadian STC for R44
Source: Aspen Avionics, 08-Aug-11
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, and Western Avionics, the largest dedicated avionics service company in Canada, have announced the Transport Canada approval for installation of Aspen’s H-series Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight Displays (MFDs) into the Robinson R44 and R44 II model helicopters. Aspen’s H-series PFD and MFD systems [...]
Aspen Avionics announces Connected Panel™
Source: Aspen Avionics, 27-Jul-11
Aspen Avionics announced today its patent-pending line of Connected Panel™ products that seamlessly integrate aviation application data from personal handheld devices with certified avionics installed in an aircraft’s panel. These revolutionary new products are being demonstrated at AirVenture 2011, in the Aspen Avionics booth #2145, Hangar B. Connected Panel™ includes hardware, software, and application components [...]
Aspen Avionics to tweet live from AirVenture’s North 40
Source: Aspen Avionics, 18-Jul-11
Follow us @aspenavionics, hashtag #n40aspen Follow Aspen Avionics on Twitter where we’ll fill you in on our observations of what’s happening in the North 40. As hosts of the Aspen Avionics North 40 Welcome Center, we are right where the action is! The North 40 embodies all that’s good about EAA AirVenture: a multitude of [...]
URS obtains STC for Aspen EFIS in AS350B2 and B3
Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions, 29-Jun-11
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) is pleased to announce on June 24, 2011 they were awarded an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Aspen Avionics Evolution Flight Display System in the Eurocopter AS350B2/B3 model helicopters. The URS installation design was carried out on the recently delivered Hospital Wing AS350B3. Hospital Wing allowing this installation and [...]
Aspen Avionics honored by New Mexico Business Weekly Technology Award
Source: Aspen Avionics, 29-Apr-11
John Uczekaj, Aspen’s President and CEO, and Peter Lyons, Aspen’s co-founder and Vice President of Product Management, are recognized today by New Mexico Business Weekly’s annual Who’s Who in Technology award. The ceremony will pay tribute to 28 honorees selected by a panel of local technology veterans. “At Aspen we work hard to stay on the [...]
Aspen Avionics announces Expanded ETSO Authorization of Evolution Flight Display System
Source: Aspen Avionics, 15-Apr-11
Aspen Avionics announced today that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has expanded the European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) authorization for Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display to include additional system components previously approved by the FAA. This latest EASA approval expands the ETSO authorization to include the Aspen Evolution 1500, 2000, and 2500 systems. These systems [...]
Aspen Avionics improves integration with Cobham’s S-TEC autopilots
Source: Aspen Avionics, 29-Mar-11
Aspen Avionics and Cobham announced today that the companies are working together to enable the Aspen EFD1000 to directly interface to the S-TEC 55X and 60-series autopilot computers for altitude pre-select, autopilot mode, and flight director functionality. This expanded integration means overall reduced equipment cost for Cobham autopilot customers installing their systems in conjunction with [...]
Honeywell and Aspen Avionics to deliver affordable open-interface multi-function cockpit display
Source: Honeywell, 25-Mar-11
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and Aspen Avionics are collaborating to deliver a state-of-the-art, NextGen-ready multi-function touchscreen cockpit display to general aviation customers. The two companies have completed a development agreement to bring Honeywell’s open-interface Bendix/King KSN 770 to market before the end of 2011. Honeywell’s Bendix/King KSN 770 is part of the Apex Edge series, delivering [...]
Aspen Avionics to feature installations at Heli-Expo
Source: Aspen Avionics, 24-Feb-11
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, will be expanding its exhibit at Heli-Expo this year to include several helicopters with EFD1000H and EFD500H installations. “Aspen has made significant progress this year in growing its helicopter program,” says Anson Gray, Aspen’s Helicopter Program Manager, “and Heli-Expo is the premier event to showcase [...]
Aspen Avionics appoints new Director of Customer Service-Field Service Engineering
Source: Aspen Avionics, 18-Jan-11
Aspen Avionics announced today the promotion of Michael Studley to Director, Customer Service-Field Service Engineering. Michael will lead Aspen’s Field Service Engineer team with responsibility for technical support of Aspen’s Authorized Service Center network worldwide. Michael joined Aspen in January 2008 and has served as the Manager for Field Service Engineering and has supported the [...]
Aspen Avionics to present at Houlihan Lokey Aerospace-Defense-Government Conference
Source: Aspen Avionics, 25-Oct-10
Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, announced today that its President and CEO, John Uczekaj, will be participating in Houlihan Lokey’s 8th Annual Aerospace-Defense-Government (ADG) Conference on October 28, 2010 in Washington DC. Uczekaj’s presentation will focus on Aspen’s background and product development philosophy, as well as insight on the future [...]
Aspen Avionics’ EA100 Adapter available as Evolution System upgrade
Source: Aspen Avionics, 10-Oct-10
The certification and availability of the EA100 Adapter for attitude-based autopilot systems was announced today by Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of innovative flight display solutions. The EA100 provides a digital-to-analog data conversion between the EFD1000 and an aircraft’s attitude-based autopilot system. The adapter enables the Evolution Flight Display’s AHRS to provide accurate and reliable attitude [...]
Aspen Avionics Achieves Certification for Class III Primary Flight Display
Source: Aspen Avionics, 09-Jul-10
Aspen Avionics have announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) Authorization for the Evolution EFD1000C3 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) for Class III aircraft. The already robust Evolution Software now meets the Level B assurance levels required for FAR Part 23 Class III aircraft, making the increased safety, reliability and [...]
Aspen Avionics and Seattle Avionics Software Partner on Charts
Source: Aspen Avionics, 05-Apr-10
Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, and Seattle Avionics Software, developer of cutting-edge aviation software and data solutions, announce their partnership to develop a certified chart application for Aspen’s Evolution Flight Display System. The new chart and geo-referenced airport diagram capabilities will be a standard feature in Aspen’s Multi-Function Display [...]
Aspen Avionics Promotes Brad Hayden to Vice President of Marketing
Source: Aspen Avionics, 18-Mar-10
Albuquerque, NM, March 17, 2010: Aspen Avionics announced today that Brad Hayden has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing, and will be responsible for the company’s overall product strategy and marketing programs. Hayden will report directly to Aspen’s President and CEO, John Uczekaj. “Brad has been an integral part of the company’s marketing team [...]
Aspen Avionics’ Transport Canada STC Expanded
Source: Aspen Avionics, 04-Mar-10
Albuquerque, NM, March 3, 2010: Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display System, announced today an amendment to the Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that grants installation approval of the system in Canada. The amended STC now enables all aircraft on Aspen’s Approved Model List (AML) of over 700 aircraft to [...]
Aspen Avionics and Chippewa Aerospace Partner on Helicopter STCs
Source: Aspen Avionics, 22-Feb-10
pen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the award-winning Evolution Flight Display System, and Chippewa Aerospace, a leading aerospace engineering service firm, announce their partnership to develop a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the Aspen Evolution EFD1000H Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD), the EFD1000H Multi-Function Display (MFD), and the EFD500H MFD on the Robinson R22 [...]
Aspen Avionics Announces STC for Bell 206 and 407
Source: Aspen Avionics, 17-Feb-10
Aspen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the award-winning Evolution Flight Display System, announces the approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the Aspen EFD1000H into the Bell 206 and Bell 407 model helicopters. This STC was developed in partnership with Keystone Helicopters. The EFD1000H is the latest addition to the Evolution Flight Display [...]
Aspen Avionics President Launches Blog
Source: Aspen Avionics, 13-Feb-10
John Uczekaj Installs Three-Display Evolution System in his Diamond DA40 Albuquerque, NM, February 11, 2010: Aspen Avionics President and CEO John Uczekaj will be using a blog to record his own experience as an Aspen customer, having recently installed a three-display Evolution Flight Display System in his personal airplane, a 2002 Diamond DA40. “I know [...]
Aspen Avionics to exhibit at Heli-Expo for first time
Source: Aspen Avionics, 20-Jan-10
Aspen Avionics, Inc. will be showcasing their award-winning Evolution Flight Display System at HELI-EXPO 2010 in Houston next month. This is the first time that the company has exhibited at a HELI-EXPO. “Now that Aspen has introduced the Evolution Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) to the rotary market, we are eager to [...]
Angela Anderson Joins Aspen Avionics as Marketing Manager
Source: Aspen Avionics, 15-Jan-10
Aspen Avionics, Inc. today announced that Angela Anderson has joined the company as Marketing Manager. She will be based in Albuquerque, and reports to Brad Hayden, Aspen’s Director of Marketing. “As we move into 2010, we welcome the valuable contributions we know Angela will make to Aspen’s marketing efforts,” said Hayden. Anderson comes to Aspen [...]
Aspen Avionics Announces First Helicopter Installation
Source: Aspen Avionics, 28-Oct-09
Aspen Avionics announced today that the Dale County Sheriff’s Office located in Ozark, Alabama, is the first installation of an EFD1000H Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) and an EFD1000H Multi-Function Display (MFD) into an operational helicopter. The Bell OH-58 helicopter is used by the department in regular airborne law enforcement activities.
