If you're flying with a Garmin GNS 430 and looking to upgrade your avionics without rewiring your entire panel, the Avidyne IFD440 may be the perfect fit. At AirWerks, we help aircraft owners modernize their cockpits with smart, cost-effective avionics solutions, and the IFD440 stands out as one of the most seamless and powerful upgrades available.
Slide-In Simplicity
One of the IFD440’s biggest advantages is that it’s a true slide-in replacement for the legacy GNS 430. That means:
No need to rewire the aircraft
No need to redesign the panel cutout
Significantly reduced installation time and cost
At AirWerks, we can often perform this swap with minimal downtime—getting you back in the air faster with advanced technology at your fingertips.
Modern Touchscreen Interface
The IFD440 combines intuitive touchscreen functionality with physical buttons and knobs, making it a pilot-friendly upgrade whether you're flying in turbulence or on a long cross-country. It features fast, responsive map interaction, rubber band flight plan editing, and swipe navigation that feels like using your favorite smart device—yet it's built for the cockpit.
Built-In WiFi & Bluetooth
With built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, the IFD440 enables seamless data transfers, traffic and weather overlays, and integration with portable devices. You can even push flight plans from your tablet straight to the panel using apps like ForeFlight or Avidyne's IFD100.
Enhanced Situational Awareness
The IFD440 supports full WAAS GPS navigation, SBAS approaches, terrain awareness, and integrates easily with autopilots. It’s also fully ADS-B compatible, helping to keep you safe, compliant, and confident in complex airspace.
Keep What Works—Upgrade What Doesn’t
By choosing the IFD440, you can retain the existing wiring and connectors from your GNS 430 installation, keeping the rest of your stack intact while significantly improving performance and usability. It’s a smarter, more cost-effective way to modernize your avionics without starting from scratch.