Jeppesen to Provide Map Data for Airbus Onboard Navigation System

Jeppesen will provide the airport-surface map database for the Thales-developed Airbus OANS (on-board airport navigation system).

The Airbus OANS will provide pilots with high-resolution airport surface moving maps, displayed on large-format LCDs (liquid crystal display) that depict the aircraft's position.  The system and Jeppesen AMDB (airport mapping database) are designed to be common for the A380, A330/A340 and A320 families. 

The AMDB currently provides approximately 300 major airports worldwide and additional airports are being added based on customer requests.  Its information is captured via satellite imagery and ground survey points and includes: runways, taxiways, guidance markings, gates, aprons, parking areas, deicing pads and the location of buildings.

According to Jeppesen, its AMDB and the processes for data collection, quality assurance and maintenance meet the requirements set forth by RTCA DO272 and EUROCAE ED99 documents which outline user requirements for aerodrome mapping information.  03-15-2006.

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