Offered As An Option On EX5000 MFD

Avidyne and Jeppesen announced Tuesday that they have received TSO approval of the Release 8.1 software upgrade for Avidyne's Entegra EX5000 MFD. The software upgrade adds the ability to display Jeppesen's European VFR Terminal and Airport Charts, formerly known as Bottlang charts, as well as display enhancements for Color Lighting and Worldwide Datalink Weather.

EX5000 MFD

Avidyne's EX500 MFD (Software Release 4.1) and all new EX600 MFDs have already received TSO approvals to display Jeppesen's European VFR Charts earlier this year.

"Avidyne and Jeppesen recognize the situational awareness benefits of electronic charts in the cockpit," said Thomas Wede, Jeppesen senior vice president and general manager, Aviation.  "We are pleased to continue that relationship by offering our mutual customers in Europe access to electronic versions of these safety-enhancing piloting tools." 

"Jeppesen's European VFR Charts package has already become a popular addition on our EX500 and EX600 MFDs, and now with Release 8.1 software, we are now able to offer this capability to the large number of Entegra-equipped Cirrus and Piper aircraft owners operating throughout Europe," said Patrick Herguth, Avidyne's Chief Operating Officer.

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