Lufthansa and Lufthansa Systems to Develop Next-Generation EFB

Lufthansa and Lufthansa Systems say they will jointly develop a next-generation EFB (electronic flight bag) that can be retrofitted into existing aircraft to provide pilots with all relevant information needed during a flight, including navigation charts and current weather data.

According to the two companies, their "EFB Next Gen," will be a Class-2 integrated platform, based on Lufthansa Systems' Lido eFlightBag, which will optimize information processes in the cockpit, while ensuring that current operational data are always available for calculations.

In addition to the electronic navigation charts of the Lido eRouteManual, the new EFB will include an electronic briefing packet known as the Electronic Flight Folder that contains all data required for flight operations, a document management system, along with the applications and features currently offered by their first generation system. The EFB's software will handle connections between on-board applications and on ground systems, including automatic updates and data synchronization.

A laptop docking station and a touchscreen from Goodrich will be used to supply power, display information and connect the new EFB to the aircraft systems.

The new system will have many of the features of EFBs on the A380, which Lufthansa intends to become standard for all of its aircraft.  01-21-2008.

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