Latest Software Upgrade Includes Textual METARS Information Capability On Multi-Function Display

Certification is imminent for Aspen's latest software upgrade to include several additional ADS-B display features on its Evolution 500/1000 multi-function display (MFD), the company announced Tuesday morning at AirVenture.

The latest software upgrade includes textual METARS information to be displayed on the MFD which provides an intuitive display of subscription-free weather data in an easy-to-read format.

The expanded ADS-B display capability includes the following information on its Evolution MFD:

• Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRS)
• Airman’s meteorological information (AIRMETS)
• Significant meteorological information (SIGMETS)
• Convective SIGMETS
• Winds Aloft
• Temps Aloft
• Terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF)

All Aspen, and Aspen-compatible ADS-B products are capable of displaying the additional flight information on the MFD. To date, Aspen has partnered with L-3 Avionics Products, FreeFlight Systems and Garmin to ensure customers with Aspen cockpits have a choice in selecting how to become compliant without having to upgrade their entire panel and receive the most comprehensive data available.
During the month of July, Aspen is offering $1000 off list pricing of its Pro Primary Flight Display with the purchase of any certified Aspen, or Aspen-compatible ADS-B solution regardless of manufacturer.

(Image provided with Aspen news release)

FMI: www.aspenavionics.com