Part 145 repair station Trimec Aviation and Universal Avionics have completed the first Universal InSight avionics system installation in a Dassault Falcon 2000EX and await imminent FAA supplemental type certification for the upgrade. InSight replaces the aircraft's original Collins Pro Line 4 avionics and includes SBAS-capable flight management systems, Universal’s connectivity ecosystem, and UniLink communications management units. It also supports RNP 0.3 instrument approaches and CPDLC, digital clearances, FANS 1A+, and ATN B1.
“We are proud of our Fort Worth technical team for making this possible and look forward to welcoming other Falcon 2000/EX operators looking for a solution for their aging and obsolete avionics,” said Trimec Aviation president and CEO Mike Rabadi. “This upgrade will not only increase the value of their asset but improve operating efficiency, enhance pilot safety, and increase the aircraft’s available payload.”
John Holland, Trimec Aviation general manager, said, “It’s exciting to reach the final stage of this STC for Falcon 2000/EX operators. The CDUs and FMS for the Pro Line 4 are irreplaceable and are no longer supported, so this is a timely solution that Trimec is ready to provide. We look forward to talking with owners and operators of these Falcons at NBAA-BACE.”