Aircraft flight management system i-FMS

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Featuring a software-based, flexible open-architecture system, the Interactive Flight Management System (i-FMS) can run on a variety of hardware options from OEM supplied platforms, to commercial or paramilitary versions. Portable FMS The i-FMS features a portable FMS with highly modular architecture for ready deployment to any ARINC 653 compliant platform and a separate Human-Machine Interface (HMI). Customers may run the application in many third-party options to best suit their flight deck, with no need for specific hardware or Line Replaceable Units (LRU). Human-Machine Interface (HMI) The HMI, implemented with an ARINC 661 User Application, connects to the core operating system and allows the pilot to communicate with the application. With UA’s state-of-the-art touch-based HMI, customers can customize their own flight deck with the hosted FMS software. Since the system is modular, customers may specify future functionalities, allowing for easy adaptation to address upcoming requirements. Support for a third-party HMI is also offered. Additionally, customers may integrate their proprietary functions by interfacing to the core operating system or by customizing menus and operational logic. The Future of Flying Designed to support the potential for augmented reality capabilities, the i-FMS is the future of flying. The i-FMS tackles one of the main challenges pilots face today with FMS operations; the need to propose changes to the FMS during critical phases of flight such as takeoff and landing.