ARINC and Jeppesen Enhance EFB Offering with New Integrated Document ViewerOctober 24, 2006Annapolis, Maryland—A versatile new document viewer has been added to the “best in class” Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution offered by ARINC Incorporated and Jeppesen. The companies recently received approval of ARINC’s DocViewerTM from the FAA’s Aircraft Evaluation Group. Jeppesen’s terminal chart applications have already received FAA approval, with plans to gain approval for the entire suite of EFB applications. DocViewer becomes an important part of Jeppesen’s overall suite of EFB applications, which includes Airport Moving Map, Enroute Moving Map, terminal charts, and the Jeppesen Data Distribution and Management system. “DocViewer will enhance the versatility of our ARINC/Jeppesen integrated EFB and bring a very user-friendly solution for managing electronic documents to the flight deck,” stated Thomas Wede, Jeppesen Senior Vice President, Commercial and Military Aviation. “Flight crews using DocViewer will be able to display vital documents such as aircraft and operations manuals, putting important reference material right at their fingertips.” The companies formed an alliance in 2005 to develop new EFB capabilities, integrating ARINC’s flight deck hardware and communications technology with Jeppesen’s industry-leading EFB software suite. DocViewer is the first result of this collaboration. The integrated Jeppesen/ARINC EFB solution includes a common look and feel across all applications, with seamless support for electronic charts and documents, and optional integrated VHF ACARS® communications. The solution is scalable and upgradable, with an open platform to host more functionality in the future. “EFBs replace many bulky documents, streamlining cockpit management with better access to information. This can lead to fuel savings and fewer delays,” said Ron Hawkins, ARINC Vice President, Commercial Aviation Solutions. “We are now planning more system enhancements, such as integration of Gatelink communications for wireless content updates to the EFB.” Independently, ARINC and Jeppesen offer the world’s leading EFB technologies. Together, they combine the data strength of Jeppesen with the communications strength of ARINC. “Carriers easily recognize the unique benefits of an integrated EFB system and are eagerly awaiting our next developments,” added Hawkins. For more than 70 years Jeppesen has made it possible for pilots and their passengers to safely and efficiently reach their destinations. Today this pioneering spirit continues as Jeppesen delivers essential information and optimization tools to improve the efficiency of air, sea and rail operations around the globe. Jeppesen is a subsidiary of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, a unit of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. For more information visit www.Jeppesen.com. ARINC Incorporated is the world leader in transportation communications and systems engineering. The company develops and operates communications and information processing systems and provides systems engineering and integration solutions to five key industries: airports, aviation, defense, government, and surface transportation. Founded to provide reliable and efficient radio communications for the airlines, ARINC is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and operates key regional offices in London and Singapore, with over 3,200 employees worldwide. ARINC is ISO 9001:2000 certified. Release: 06-146 Corporate Communications |
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