UVTripPlanner Data NOW AVAILABLE ON IPHONE

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Aviation software application developer, ForeFlight LLC, has selected Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.’s UVTripPlannersm as the worldwide airport data provider of ForeFlight Mobile v2.0 – the first application for flight planning purposes designed specifically for the iPhone™ and iPod® touch. “We’re committed to providing our UVTripPlannersm data using the newest technologies and best applications available, so it was a perfect fit to team up with ForeFlight so that pilots on the go can now access our data on their iPhone™ or iPod® touch,” said Randy Stephens, Publisher

UVTripPlannersm. ForeFlight Mobile v2.0 is a fully native iPhone™ application that can be installed directly on any iPhone™ running v2.0 of the iPhone™ OS. Each screen has been designed around a pilot’s flight planning workflow while providing quick access to UVTripPlanner’s worldwide data and airport diagrams. ForeFlight is available for purchase from the Apple App Store.UVTripPlannersm is a comprehensive and accurate pre-flight information resource, including information on more than 25,000 worldwide landing facilities, 9,000 FBOs/handlers, and 11,000 transportation providers and lodging in more than 220 countries. “In addition to the extensive UVTripPlannersm data, users have the ability to identify FBOs/handlers that provide UVair® fuel and can even receive a fuel quote, apply for a UVair® Fueling Card and schedule fuel uplifts through their iPhone™,” said Stephens.

“The ability to access this amount of data with this level of total trip planning integration, all from an iPhone™, is truly an innovation in mobile applications.” “No other provider had the breadth of data or worldwide expertise to compare with Universal’s UVTripPlannersm,” said ForeFlight Cofounder Tyson Weihs. “With ForeFlight and the UVTripPlannersm data, pilots around the world have access to current, high-quality information and features that help them gather important preflight intelligence and increase productivity.” “The iPhone™ and iPod® touch are hot products with a strong following,” said Stephens. “We’re excited that ForeFlight Mobile v2.0 will help introduce operators to UVTripPlannersm and UVair®, who may not have been previously exposed to Universal® services and products.”