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Collins Aerospace Systems vs DUAT

Collins Aerospace Systems
Software
Advanced aerospace technology and systems leader
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- They diverge on capability: Collins Aerospace Systems covers Flight control systems, DUAT covers Flight briefings.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Collins Aerospace Systems and DUAT actually diverge.
| Attribute | Collins Aerospace Systems | DUAT |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $9.95/month |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Hardware, Embedded, Connectivity | Web |
| Founded | 1919 | 1992 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Collins Aerospace Systems
- Flight control systems
- Avionics
- Cabin systems
- In-flight connectivity
- Maintenance support
- Aircraft OEMs
- Airlines
- MRO facilities
Only in DUAT
- Flight briefings
- Weather data
- NOTAM information
- Flight planning
- Briefing tools
- FAA systems
- Weather services
- ATC databases
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Collins Aerospace Systems
- Aircraft systemsnot DUAT
- Cabin connectivitynot DUAT
- Maintenance supportnot DUAT
- Aftermarket servicesnot DUAT
DUAT
- Flight briefingnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- Weather briefingnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- Flight planningnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- Regulatory compliancenot Collins Aerospace Systems
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Collins Aerospace Systems
Nothing recorded yet. See the Collins Aerospace Systems review.
DUAT
- No native mobile applications; web-only access
- Modern pilots prefer integrated EFB solutions with moving map displays
Pricing, plan by plan
Collins Aerospace Systems
On request- Aerospace SystemsFree
- Avionics
- Flight controls
- Cabin systems
DUAT
$9.95/month- Standard$9.95/month
- Flight briefings
- Weather data
- NOTAM information
- Professional$24.95/month
- All Standard features
- Advanced weather
- Unlimited briefings
Which should you pick?
Choose Collins Aerospace Systems if
- You need flight control systems.
- You work on Hardware, Embedded, Connectivity.
- You also want avionics.
Questions people ask
- Is Collins Aerospace Systems or DUAT better?
- Neither clearly leads. Collins Aerospace Systems starts at On request and DUAT at $9.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Collins Aerospace Systems or DUAT?
- Collins Aerospace Systems starts at On request and DUAT at $9.95/month.
- Does Collins Aerospace Systems or DUAT run on more platforms?
- Collins Aerospace Systems runs on Hardware, Embedded, Connectivity. DUAT runs on Web.
- What is Collins Aerospace Systems best used for?
- Collins Aerospace Systems is most often used for aircraft systems, cabin connectivity, maintenance support, aftermarket services. Of those, aircraft systems and cabin connectivity are not what DUAT is typically brought in for.
- What can Collins Aerospace Systems do that DUAT cannot?
- Collins Aerospace Systems covers Flight control systems, Avionics, Cabin systems, In-flight connectivity. DUAT covers Flight briefings, Weather data, NOTAM information, Flight planning.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
DUAT: What services does DUAT provide?
DUAT provides weather briefings, NOTAM information, and flight plan filing through an online system accessible to registered pilots. Pilots can check weather, review alerts, and file flight plans within a 15-minute transaction window.
SourceDUAT: Who can use DUAT?
DUAT services are available to registered U.S. pilots and student pilots who hold a current medical certificate, as well as flight instructors, ground instructors, and other members of the aviation community.
SourceDUAT: How has DUAT changed over time?
DUAT has evolved as a service. The FAA discontinued DUATS (the competing service) on May 16, 2018, and most pilots have transitioned to modern electronic flight bag applications. DUAT.com, operated by Data Transformation Corp., continues to provide flight briefing services.
SourceDUAT: Is DUAT free to use?
Historically, DUAT was free to qualified U.S. pilots and student pilots holding a current medical certificate. Current pricing for DUAT.com services should be verified directly with the provider.
SourceDUAT: What are the recommended alternatives to DUAT?
The FAA recommends 1800wxbrief.com for free weather and aeronautical information, flight plan filing, and automated services. Modern pilots increasingly use electronic flight bag applications like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot which integrate weather, charts, and flight planning.
SourceDUAT: Does DUAT offer mobile app access?
DUAT is primarily web-based without native mobile applications. Modern electronic flight bag alternatives like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot offer full-featured mobile apps for on-the-go flight planning.
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