Aspen Avionics Announces the Release of Version 2.1 Software Upgrade Kit for Evolution Flight Displays

Albuquerque, NM, January 7, 2010: Aspen Avionics, Inc. announced that a new version 2.1 software upgrade kit for the Aspen EFD1000 Primary Flight Display and the EFD1000/EFD500 Multi-Function Display is now available through its authorized dealers. This latest upgrade includes enhancements to the panning functions, navigation map and auto-ranging features of the Evolution Flight Displays.

"The Evolution line of flight displays is designed to provide affordable upgrade options for our customers," said Brad Hayden, Aspen Avionics’ Director of Marketing. "The release of this version 2.1 software upgrade kit, and the benefits it brings to all currently installed Evolution systems, is another example of Aspen’s commitment to providing general aviation aircraft with expandable and upgradable cockpit systems."

An authorized Aspen Avionics dealer must perform the version 2.1 software upgrade. A complete list of Aspen dealers can be found at www.aspenavionics.com/index.php/where-to-buy.

About Aspen Avionics, Inc.

Aspen Avionics specializes in bringing the most advanced technology and capability from the commercial and business aviation markets into general aviation cockpits — and budgets. Our products increase situational awareness and reduce pilot workload, making it even easier and safer to fly in both VFR and IFR conditions. The way we look at it, getting the latest avionics technology shouldn’t always mean spending a lot of money — on equipment or installation. At Aspen Avionics, we design products to be affordable, easy to install, and easy to own. The company can be found on the web at www.aspenavionics.com, and may be reached at (505) 856-5034.

About the Evolution Flight Display System

The Aspen Evolution Flight Display System is an affordable, expandable and upgradeable PFD, MFD and hazard sensor cockpit solution for general aviation aircraft. The highly flexible Evolution Flight Display System lets aircraft owners install all three Evolution Flight Displays and options at once, or separately, as their needs and budgets permit.