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Universal Flight Management Systems

Gain confidence, security, and safety on every flight using the latest advancements in satellite-based navigation

Precision Navigation and NextGen Compliance

 Spend less time interpreting displays and entering data, and more time taking control of your flight with SBAS-capable Flight Management Systems (FMS). Improve accuracy and integrity of position information with extremely precise SBAS GPS to enhance navigation in all phases of flight. 

UNS-1Fw Universal FMS

Extended SBAS Flight Management System with 16 inputs/8 outputs for advanced integration

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UNS-1Ew/UNS-1Espw Universal FMS

Embedded Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) Flight Management System with Combined CDU and NCU

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UNS-1Lw Universal FMS

Standard Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) Flight Management System with 8 inputs and 5 outputs

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Take Control in All Phases of Flight

Universal Flight management systems offer the quickest, most efficient means of creating a flight plan and a pilot-friendly approach to altering plans. Information is at your fingertips, including real-time fuel management to eliminate unnecessary fuel stops, saving time and money. Access extensive navigation databases with quick and efficient ways to enter data. Fly complex procedures accurately with en route navigation for holding patterns, approaches, heading to altitude, and more.

Fly when and where you need without restrictions

Universal Flight management systems offer the quickest, most efficient means of creating a flight plan and a pilot-friendly approach to altering plans. Information is at your fingertips, including real-time fuel management to eliminate unnecessary fuel stops, saving time and money. Access extensive navigation databases with quick and efficient ways to enter data. Fly complex procedures accurately with en route navigation for holding patterns, approaches, heading to altitude, and more.
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More Memory, More Access

No more split database hassles, gain up to 4x more memory for worldwide navigation databases covering all runways above 2,000 feet. Access most available instrument approaches, including LPV.

 

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Connect to Your Data

Connect Information to streamline workflows between air crew, avionics systems, and ground operations, reducing pilot workload and enabling proactive decision-making in all phases of flight.

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Convenient Database Updates

Save 45 minutes on database updates

Take Control in All Phases of Flight

Universal Flight management systems offer the quickest, most efficient means of creating a flight plan and a pilot-friendly approach to altering plans. Information is at your fingertips, including real-time fuel management to eliminate unnecessary fuel stops, saving time and money. Access extensive navigation databases with quick and efficient ways to enter data. Fly complex procedures accurately with en route navigation for holding patterns, approaches, heading to altitude, and more.
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Advanced Navigation

Interfaces for Communication, Safety, and Situational Awareness

Flat Panel and Multi-Function Control Display Units feature graphics and video displays with the market's highest contrast and lowest reflection screens for superb sunlight readability and the greatest horizontal and vertical viewing angles available. Durable keyboard buttons reduce keystrokes and errors with line select, function keys, and a full alphanumeric keyboard for simplified data entry.

Level up with
Training Software

Sharpen your skills with the FMS Trainer Desktop App

Each Universal FMS is comprised of a Control Display Unit (CDU) and Navigation Computer Unit (NCU), with multiple options to fit your needs and aircraft.

CDU options include:

  • 4- or 5-inch FPCDU with remote NCU
  • 5-inch FPCDU with embedded NCU
  • MCDU for airlines / special missions

NCU options include:

  • UNS-1Ew embedded SBAS-FMS (combined CDU and NCU)
  • UNS-1Fw extended SBAS-FMS (16-input / 8-output capabilities for advanced integration)
  • UNS-1Lw standard SBAS-FMS (8 input / 5 output capabilities)
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We recently replaced the FMS's on our Falcon 900B with the latest Universal UNS-1 series FMS. What a difference! They are so user-friendly, so reliable, and fantastic! I just cannot say enough about these units. Reduces cockpit workload significantly!

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Jim Gabbert

President

Next Century Aviation (Dassault Falcon 900B)

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We have Universal FMS's in all of our airplanes which we have flown all over the world. In 18 years we have never had a failure; they are the one thing I can count on to always work.

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Greg King

Flight Department Manager

World Heir, Inc. Gulfstream, G-III, S/N 418

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We received immediate benefits from using Universal equipment. This box is far more capable than our previous installation. This (is) without a doubt the best investment we could have made.

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Tom Lawson

Aviation Manager, Celeritas Learjet 60, S/N 108

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The more I work with the Universal FMS and tame its possibilities, the more I realize how fantastic the equipment is and the value added for our customers operating in particular environments.

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Sandro Guidetti

Factory Pilot (RUAG Switzerland LTD)

Dornier DO228NG

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Aviation's #1 SBAS-FMS

Universal Avionics introduced the industry's first multi-sensor FMS in 1982, providing 45 years of quality and continued innovation for future capabilities.

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Over 25,000 units delivered

From startup to industry leader, over 25,000 FMS units have been delivered to customers worldwide in all sectors - commercial, business aviation, helicopter and special mission.

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Certified on over 50 aircraft types

Universal Avionics specializes in flight deck upgrades, providing flexible options for aircraft types ranging from the Pilatus PC-12 to the Boeing 747.

Integrated FMS Modules

Discover a collection of modules and connections designed to integrate seamlessly with Universal Flight Management Systems.

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MCDU | Multi-Function FMS for Airlines & Special Missions

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i-FMS | Interactive Flight Management System

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UA FlightPartner™ Connected Avionics

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