Avionics Digital Edition

Astronics Ballard Technology

Airlines around the world are seeking a deeper understanding and visibility into the performance of their fleets.

The next phase of EFB integration

Gaining insight through avionics data connectivity

Airlines around the world are seeking a deeper understanding and visibility into the performance of their fleets. Gaining access to existing aircraft data empowers pilots during flight and enables fight operations and maintenance in route and post-flight. The end game is to improve situational awareness, provide passengers with an optimal fight experience, and reduce maintenance and operational costs. Airlines are finding the best option is to be proactive and move faster than the competition. One answer is to partner with experts that will listen and are willing to help. Astronics Corporation is that type of partner.

Astronics is a company that has taken a fresh look at the role of Electronic Fight Bags (EFBs) in the connected aircraft and has developed expertise and insight into the needs of the airlines. They are disrupting traditional ideas. One great example is transforming the traditional method of connecting EFBs to avionics data. Astronics has developed a truly revolutionary product, the webFB® that is changing the aircraft interface device (AID) landscape. The webFB provides wireless connectivity to avionics data, simply, safely and securely. This delivers a cost effective solution to the airline’s need for data visibility and improved operational efficiencies.