Aspen Avionics Receives EASA Approval for Evolution MAX Primary Flight and Multi-Function Displays

Aspen Avionics announces the Evolution MAX series of displays is approved for sale in EASA-regulated countries. Customers purchasing the new Evolution MAX displays get more functions, safety features and improved reliability priced below the MSRP of Aspen’s legacy Evolution displays. 

With redesigned electronics and new glass, the Evolution MAX displays offer a bolder and brighter display with higher reliability and several customer-requested functions, such as font and window enlargement and increased processing speeds, all while retaining Aspen’s unique form-factor design that keeps installation costs down.

Current and future Aspen owners may remove their existing vacuum back-up system if they upgrade from a single Aspen Pro MAX PFD to an Evolution 2000 MAX system (Pro MAX PFD, MFD1000 MAX multi-function display) or to an Evolution 2500 system (Pro MAX PFD, MFD1000 MAX and MFD500 MAX) if an optional external battery is purchased. 

In addition, an unprecedented upgrade program provides current owners of Aspen equipment the opportunity to upgrade their existing Aspen EFIS system regardless of age or condition and receive the latest avionics glass technology, hardware, faster processing speeds and a new two-year warranty at the approximate cost of a steam-gauge overhaul. 

“We’re not aware of any manufacturer in this industry that offers this type of upgrade program,” says John Uczekaj, president and CEO. “Our corporate philosophy from the time we introduced the Evolution 1000 PFD 12 years ago was to offer new functions and safety features our current customers could adopt affordably and provide future owners the peace of mind that their investment is protected as technology evolves.”

Aspen also offers an upgrade path from the EFD1000 E5 electronic flight instrument (EFI). Starting at the list price of $4,995, the E5 is upgradable to a full TSO’d MAX display, demonstrating the company’s commitment to developing an avionics platform that can grow with a pilot’s needs. Aspen’s unique approach to designing and engineering new products for the general aviation community gives the current customer base a path to cost-effectively upgrade to the latest Aspen displays without investing in a new cockpit installation. 

All MAX displays can be configured for one, two, or three units — providing more glass display area and information than leading competitors. As always, customers can choose to upgrade all at once, or start with a single unit display. 

Evolution MAX pricing:

• Evolution 1000 PFD MAX - $9,995
• Evolution MFD1000 MAX Multi-function display - $8,995
• Evolution MFD500 MAX Multi-function display - $5,495

Fixed-wing multi-display system pricing:

• Evolution 1500 (EFD1000 Pro MAX PFD, MFD500 MAX Multi-function display) - $13,995
• Evolution 2000 (EFD1000 Pro MAX PFD, MFD1000 MAX Multi-function display) - $16,995
• Evolution 2500 (EFD1000 Pro MAX PFD, MFD1000 MAX, 500 MAX MFD) - $19,995  

Evolution MAX upgrade pricing:

• Single Evolution 1000 PFD MAX - $4,995
• Evolution 1500/2000 MAX - $6,995 (EFD1000 Pro MAX PFD with MFD500 or MAX1000 MFD)
• Evolution 2500 MAX - $7,995 (EFD1000 Pro MAX PFD, MFD1000 MAX, MFD500 MAX MFD) 

Key features of the MAX series: 

• GPS-aided AHRS in the event of pitot-static failure
• New, vibrant colors with the latest aviation glass
• Higher reliability and faster refresh rates with the latest generation processors
• Audio-panel interface 
• Chart and countdown timers available on MFD500 and MFD1000 MAX MFDs
• 350 nm zoom levels on MFD500 and MFD1000 MAX MFDs
• Height above ground level (AGL) on navigation and terrain maps on MFD500 and MFD1000 MAX MFDs
• METAR flags on navigation map on MFD500 and MFD1000 MAX MFDs
• Altitude intercept based on climb rate
• Font- and window-enlargement capability
• Large, 6.0” diagonal, 400 x 760 pixel TFT Active Matrix LCD screen with bolder and brighter resolution 
• Sixteen million display colors
• Works with existing avionics
• Patented, unique form-fit design slides easily into existing panel cutouts
• Approved for over 600 aircraft types (Aircraft Model List)