Type Private Founder Hubert L. Naimer Founded 1981 | Industry Aerospace Number of employees 570 (2007) | |
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Universal avionics systems corporation 2014 outstanding small medium manufacturer
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation is an international company headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. It primarily focuses on Flight Management Systems (FMS) and cockpit instrument displays for private, business, and commercial aircraft. Universal Avionics has offices in Arizona, Kansas, Washington, Georgia, and Switzerland
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- Universal avionics systems corporation 2014 outstanding small medium manufacturer
- Universal avionics employment opportunities
- History
- Flight Management Systems
- Synthetic Vision
- Terrain Awareness and Warning System
- Flat Panel Integrated Displays
- Communications Management Units
- References
Universal avionics employment opportunities
History
Universal Avionics was founded in 1981 by Hubert L. Naimer. Their first FMS was introduced in 1982. In 1999, Universal Avionics started their Instrument Division with the purchase of a line of flat panel integrated displays from Avionic Displays Corporation of Norcross, Georgia. On September 12, 2004, Hubert L. Naimer died and his son Joachim L. Naimer assumed the position of President and CEO. On September 25, 2007, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave TSO approval to Universal's WAAS/SBAS enabled Flight Management Systems. It was the first FMS to be certified for WAAS LPV.
Flight Management Systems
Universal has been offering the UNS-1 line of Flight Management Systems since 1982.
Synthetic Vision
Universal offers the Vision-1 Synthetic Vision (SVS) System. The Vision-1 was the first SVS product certified for Part 25 aircraft.
Terrain Awareness and Warning System
Universal offers the TAWS Terrain Awareness and Warning System with a 3D perspective mode.
Flat Panel Integrated Displays
Universal offers Flat Panel Integrated Displays.
Communications Management Units
Universal offers the 1 MCU UniLink CMU (Communication Management Unit) with or without a built-in VDR (VHF Data Radio). The UniLink CMU is capable of operating in 25 kHz and 8.333 kHz channel spacing environments and operating as part of the ACARS data network.