Aspen Avionics

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Aspen Avionics
IndustryAerospace
Founded2004
Headquarters,
United States
Key people
John Uczekaj, Peter Lyons, Jeff Bethel
Website www.aspenavionics.com

Aspen Avionics is an American aircraft avionics manufacturer.

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Aspen specializes in producing aftermarket EFIS display systems that retrofit into certified general aviation aircraft. The Evolution Flight Display system family is the company's main product line. [1]

Aspen was founded by former Eclipse Aviation employees Peter Lyons and Jeff Bethel in 2004. [2] In 2007, Aspen expanded into a 27,000 sq ft (2,500 m2) manufacturing plant in New Mexico. [3]

Aspen entered into a co-operative agreement with avionics manufacturer Avidyne to produce compatible products. In 2012, the companies released the DFC90 Autopilot, which integrates with Aspen displays and shares AHRS signals. [4]

In 2021, the company was acquired by AIRO Group. [5]

Major Products

Aspen Evolution AspenEvolution.jpg
Aspen Evolution

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