Universal Avionics InSight Flight Display System has received Supplemental Type Certificate approval from Transport Canada Civil Aviation for installation on De Havilland Canada CL-415 amphibious firefighting aircraft.
The certification opens a retrofit option for existing waterbombers, allowing operators to replace outdated avionics with modern digital systems. Dror Yahav, chief executive officer of Universal Avionics, stated that the upgrade provides a path to equip legacy fleets with next-generation cockpit features across the amphibious aircraft family.
The InSight solution includes five glass cockpit displays, dual touchscreen controllers, dual flight management systems, and KAPTURE voice and flight data recorders capable of 25 hours of storage for voice and datalink. It integrates with the UniLink Communications Management Unit and UA FlightPartner cloud applications for improved digital communications and data automation.
The CL-415, known as a Super Scooper, is designed for aerial firefighting with a capacity of 6,137 liters of water or suppressant. This approval aligns with De Havilland Canadas separate CL-415 avionics modernization efforts and supports forward fit on the upcoming DHC-515 variant, promoting fleet commonality.