IndiGo is freely giving iPads to its ATR pilots in a bid to cut back paper weight, which the airline claims reduces carbon footprint. IndiGo has introduced the launch of its ‘NextGen EFB’ programme, which can equip all ATR pilots with particular person ninth-generation iPad units.
Indigo’s NextGen EFB Plan
“The ‘NextGen EFB’ programme equips pilots with sooner, extra environment friendly and brighter ninth-generation iPad units, that includes the highly effective A13 Bionic chip and a ten.2-inch Retina show. This supplies pilots with pre-loaded paperwork, charts and an onboard efficiency instrument for correct plane monitoring,” IndiGo stated in an announcement.
IndiGo launched Digital Flight Baggage (EFB) throughout its ATR fleet in 2020. IndiGo has operated roughly 450,000 flights utilizing this expertise. “The digitalisation of EFBs has led to important enhancements in operational effectivity and a discount of 15 kg of paper in every ATR cabin, contributing to a decrease carbon footprint,” the airline stated.
“We’re delighted to launch the ‘NextGen EFB’ programme, a major milestone in IndiGo’s dedication to technological development and our valued pilots. This programme not solely improves operational effectivity but additionally empowers our ATR pilots with the newest instruments and assets. We’re beginning with present EFB functions in Section I, with plans to increase performance and finally obtain a totally paperless ATR cockpit in Section II. We can even be integrating the Digital Flight Folder (EFF), which can revolutionise our present paper-based processes by routinely importing flight info folders to their EFB units earlier than each flight. As we embark on this thrilling part, we are going to proceed to introduce revolutionary applied sciences designed to streamline our operations and improve the client expertise,” stated Captain Ashim Mittra, Senior Vice President, Flight Operations, IndiGo.
This system is alleged to supply pilots larger flexibility and management over their pre-flight preparations, coaching and ongoing studying. As well as, the ‘NextGen EFB’ iPads facilitate seamless communication between pilots and the corporate, based on IndoGo.
