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Air Creebec chooses Universal's WAAS/SBAS-FMS and TAWS
Jan 25, 2012
Aircraft, Engines & Components, Airlines
Universal Avionics has announced that Canada's Air Creebec has entered into an agreement with Authorised Dealer Mid-Canada Mod Centre to fit its entire Q-Series (Dash 8) fleet with Wide Area Augmentation System/Satellite-Based Augmentation System Flight Management Systems (WAAS/SBAS-FMS) and Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (TAWS). They are the latest Canadianregional to begin this conversion.
Air Creebec selected Universal Avionics' UNS-1Lw WAAS/SBAS-FMS, with a 4-inch Flat Panel Control Display Unit and a remotely mounted navigation computer. The navigation computer is contained in a 2-MCU sized Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) that includes the integral GPS/SBAS receiver. Air Creebec will gain access to all RNAV (GNSS) approach types as well as the additional accuracy of WAAS correction for other on-board systems. Universal Class A TAWS will be installed concurrently, with its unique look-ahead function and three views of terrain, with man-made obstacles alerting.
Universal's WAAS/SBAS-FMS is the Bombardier OEM FMS offering for the Q400 aircraft, along with UniLink Communications Management Units and Universal Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorders.
Air Creebec is owned and operated by the Cree Nation of Québec. Its prime mission is to provide air services for the residents and businesses in the Eeyou Istchee (Cree for "The People's Land"). The main base is Val-d'Or Airport, with a hub at Timmins/Victor M. Power Airport. Air Creebec operates eight Q-Series aircraft.
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