What is a Military Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)?

Jeppesen's Military EFB is a suite of mission management tools that enables full digital transformation of information in the cockpit, increases situational awareness, and enhances safety and mission effectiveness.

The Jeppesen Military EFB provides modular and bundled software application and information management solutions, enabling information management for transport, tanker, maritime patrol, VIP, special mission, and other aircraft to operate smoothly in today's networked operations environment.  Jeppesen Military EFB software applications and Data Distribution Management (DDM) infrastructure provide cross-platform commonality, reduce administrative tasks, and connect aircraft to the flow of digital information that defines today's military operations.

A typical EFB system consists of:

• A computing and display system assigned to the pilot or located on the aircraft (Class 1, 2, or 3).  Typically, two independent displays are available on the flight deck.
• Applications (such as Electronic Documents)
• Data (such as Terminal Charts, Airport Moving Map, etc.)
• Ground Tools to manage data
• Ground-based data loading equipment (Portable Data Loader, Kiosk/memory stick system, etc.) and/or Communications Connectivity (TWLU, ACARS, SATCOM, etc.)
• Training materials

 EFB's are electronic systems designed to display aviation and mission data in the cockpit.  Jeppesen collaborates with multiple hardware vendors and installers to provide a comprehensive Military EFB solution.  EFB classes are defined by the United States Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular, AC 120-76A, summarized below:

Class 1 - Portable equipment with restrictions on usage, connectivity to aircraft power, and other aircraft systems.

Class 2 - Hardware attached to the aircraft by a mounting device that may be connected to aircraft power and data ports.

Class 3 - An installed system that requires AIR approval.

 Jeppesen is the first and only supplier to offer operationally-approved EFB applications for all three classes of EFB, and we have developed production solutions for both major commercial airframe Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).  We are also the first and only company to have navigation charts deployed on EFB systems in both commercial revenue flight and military operations.  The 'Jeppesen Military EFB' is a solution consisting of software, standard and tailored data services, data management and delivery systems, and related support.

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