Arinc has introduced an electronic flight bag (EFB) for pilots that is notable for its ease of use, handy size and a price that the Annapolis, Md. company hopes will entice corporate flight departments seeking to move away from paper charts.
The EFB is built by navAero of Chicago and has been selected by DHL to fly aboard its Boeing 757s. Named Arinc eFlightDeck, the unit includes an 8.4-inch touchscreen and remotely mounted PC that its maker said can be used with both airline-proprietary flight applications and Windows-based flight software. The Class II EFB carries a starting list price of less than $3,500, according to an Arinc spokesman.
He said eFlightDeck features a customizable screen with finger-tip file management, application launching, drag, zoom and optional communications functions–all with- out the need for a traditional stylus. Large touch buttons on the display help prevent errors, he said, adding that the screen has a wide illumination range for readability in bright sun or at night.
