L-3 Introducing a Class-2 EFB with Several New Applications

L-3 Communications is introducing a class-2 EFB (electronic flight bag) with several novel applications for business and regional airline users, as well as larger air transports.

The EFB, which has been developed as a collaborative effort by L-3 Display Systems (L-3 DS) and L-3 Aviation Recorders (L-3 AR), will include typical applications for electronic navigation charts, flight and operational manuals, checklists and other documentation.  But in addition, it is being configured to host several new applications, including the L-3 CSS (cabin surveillance system), WSI Corporation's  InFlight satellite weather system, the ACSS airport SafeRoute SAMM (surface area movement management) system, and L-3 s IRIS infrared enhanced vision system.

The EFB will use a Microsoft Windows-based operating system and can be configured with either a single or dual display unit, according to L-3.

L-3 DS will be responsible for the EFB's design, manufacture and test and certification, while L-3 AR will be responsible for its marketing, sales and support of the EFB.  They are planning to achieve a STC (supplemental type certification) for its installation by the end of the year.  06-20-2007.

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