[Avionics Today 04-08-2015] Jeppesen has agreed to supply its airport mapping database as a new flight data element for the Universal Avionics InSight integrated flight deck. Under the new agreement, Jeppesen will also supply digital terminal chart data with own-ship position capabilities, navigation information, cultural data and obstacle data to the InSight flight deck.
InSight display integrating Jeppesen’s airport mapping data. Photo: Jeppesen.
“Integrating our airport mapping data with the InSight Integrated Flight Deck will enhance situational awareness for business aviation operators,” said Mike Abbott, director at Jeppesen’s navigation and flight deck programs. “The synthetic vision capabilities of the InSight system allows for display of dynamic airport diagrams and data to further enhance operational efficiency and reduce pilot workload.”