Boise, Idaho, October 18, 2010 – Greenwich AeroGroup’s Western Aircraft and Universal Avionics have
partnered to develop a technologically advanced cockpit for the Dassault Falcon 900B.
The cockpit upgrade will replace 25 older instruments significantly improving reliability, improving
situational awareness and reducing downtime. The suite has five high resolution Universal EFI-890R LED
backlit LCD displays, including an Engine Indication Unit that replaces analog engine instruments. The
Universal UNS-1Fw Flight Management System (FMS) will provide Wide Area Augmentation
System/Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (WAAS/SBAS/LPV) capabilities at initial
certification. Other suite options include items such as Vision-1 Synthetic Vision, single or dual side
charts, graphical weather, and capability for video, checklists and more.
“This is an exciting upgrade that will help operators enhance safety, reduce operational costs and
prepare for the future,” said Greenwich AeroGroup’s Director of MRO Avionics Products Mark Fischer.
“When combined with Universal Avionics 800 series Unilink (Communications Management Unit)
system, the Flight Management Systems could assist operators in complying with upcoming datalink
mandates such as FANS or Link 2000.”
Western Aircraft is expected to complete the new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) on the Dassault
Falcon 900B with certification expected in mid 2011.
Western Aircraft
A subsidiary of Greenwich AeroGroup Inc., Western Aircraft is a full-service FBO, FAA certified aircraft
repair station, and a factory authorized maintenance/modification facility for Dassault Falcon, Hawker
Beechcraft, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Universal Avionics, Pilatus, Piaggio and many other major
suppliers to the Corporate and General Aviation industry. Western Aircraft services include
maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; aircraft sales, charter and management; parts
distribution; and fixed base operations. For more information, visit www.westair.com.
About Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc., located in Greenwich, Conn., owns and operates providers of
general, commercial, government and military aviation services including: maintenance,
avionics and interior refurbishments; fixed base operations; aircraft sales, charter and
management; manufacturing and engineering; component repair and overhaul; and parts
distribution. Current locations include: Atlantic Aero, Inc., located at Piedmont-Triad
International Airport in Greensboro, N.C.; Western Aircraft, Inc., located at Gowen Field in
Boise, Idaho; Summit Aviation, Inc., located at Summit Airport in Middletown, Del.; DAC
International, Inc., located in Austin, Texas; Matrix Aviation, Inc., located in Wichita, Kan.;
Professional Aviation Associates, Inc., located in Atlanta, Ga,; Professional Aircraft Accessories,
Inc., located in Titusville, Fla.; NASAM, Inc., located in San Francisco, Calif., and GCCUS Inc.
located in Aptos, Calif. News and information are available at www.greenwichaerogroup.com.
