uAvionix has made its first foray into advanced digital cockpit displays for the General Aviation (GA) market with the acquisition of Albuquerque, New Mexico-based avionics startup AeroVonics LLC. 

Through the acquisition, uAvionix will integrate the AV-20S Multi-Function Display (MFD) and the AV-30 Primary Flight Display (PFD) products into its existing product line. 

“I just can’t tell you how ecstatic we are to bring the expertly executed AeroVonics technology into this new era of uAvionix. These products are truly best in class, and as standalone products they are exciting.” says CEO Paul Beard.

“Paired with uAvionix capabilities, we create a product roadmap that is a home run. This acquisition demonstrates our commitment to the GA marketplace and proves we are here to stay.  The AV-20S and AV-30’s minimal installation requirements are also perfect for our network of over 700 Qualified Installers.”

Approved under the FAA’s Non-Required Safety Enhancing Equipment (NORSEE) process, the AV-20S series MFD, which fits into a standard two-inch round instrument hole and requires minimal installation time, can be installed as a Minor Alteration in most GA aircraft.

The AV-20S provides a variety of functions, including but not limited to, Standby Attitude Indicator, derived Angle of Attack, and Outside Air Temperature, all with a 30-minute internal battery backup.

Currently available for experimental aircraft, the AV-30 series PFD is on track to receive Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for certified aircraft. It includes a highly customizable user interface with displays of Primary Attitude, Slip and Direction of Flight. 

Pilots can also select from a wide range of supplemental flight parameters (similar to those of the AV-20S) and customize up to three user pages, with the ability to select from a number of different color schemes and font sets. 

After the initial STC approval, autopilot integration will begin next year. The AV-30 fits into a standard three-inch round instrument hole and preserves the circular display format associated with the legacy instrument panel.

“This is a very exciting opportunity to bring innovative GA display products to a much wider market far more quickly than we could have achieved on our own.” says AeroVonics founder Jeff Bethel. 

“We believe the streamlined, easy-installation nature of our flight instrument suite is a perfect fit with the similarly designed uAvionix product line.”