Avidyne’s AviOS10.3 Software for Inflight Displays Gains FAA Approval

The product adds new features for both fixed-wing and helicopter operators. including visual approaches, VNAV, and certified TAWS options.

Michael Wildes

Thursday, September 01, 2022 at 08:38 AM ET

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CJ Panel featuring an Avidyne IFD550, IFD540, and AXP340. Avidyne's AviOS10.3 certification will cover its IFD/Atlas/Helios FMS line of products. [Courtesy: Avidyne]

Key Takeaways:

Avidyne's AviOS10.3 operating system software has received FAA certification for its IFD series and Atlas/Helios FMS systems, enabling the company to ship new units and provide upgrades for existing customers.
The update includes several significant new functions and features, such as an enhanced visual approach system with various entry options, specific capabilities for helicopter pilots (e.g., RADALT display, power line database), and improved ADS-B traffic and weather integration.
AviOS10.3 is available as a field-loadable upgrade for current owners through authorized dealers (software is free, but installation labor is not included), with an optional certified TAWS feature available for an additional cost.

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Avidyne has announced that its AviOS10.3 operating system software has been certified for its Integrated Flight Display (IFD) series of FMS/GPS/nav/coms and Atlas/Helios FMS systems.

The company said it applied for and gained approval from the FAA earlier this summer, as FLYING previewed during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In a statement, Avidyne said the technical standard order approval (TSOA) and supplemental type certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for the AviOS10.3 now allows the company to begin shipping new units, as well as upgrades for the large base of existing Avidyne customers.