TechPubs at PlanetPTC June 2012
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The document discusses the evolution of content management in aviation, focusing on the use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) like iPads by pilots at JetBlue Airways. It highlights the shift toward paperless operations, regulatory compliance, and the benefits of current technology for managing critical flight information. Additionally, it mentions the rapid growth and challenges faced by Etihad Airways as they implement similar tech innovations in their operations.
TechPubs at PlanetPTC June 2012
- 1. iPad on the Flight Deck: An Industry Re-Imagines Content Management for the Cockpit TechPubs Global JetBlue Airways
- 2. Nate Jackson Introduction VP, TechPubs EFB and Technical Publications: Pete Russo The Pilot’s Perspective JetBlue Airways Etihad and TechPubs Global Nate Jackson
- 3. Import Distribute Central Publications Manufactures Management Tablets Platform Operators Legacy Regulators Paper
- 4. Import and Compare Revision Management Change Packaging Applicability Management Compliance Management Interactive Viewing PTC
- 5. EFB & Technical Publications Management: A Pilot’s Perspective Captain Pete Russo JetBlue Airways
- 6. My Office: Airbus-320 Electronic Displays Gradual takeover since 1985 Weight, reliability, information Current data Left behind: manuals, charts, maps Pilots clamor for the Holy Grail: EFB Pilots love technology!
- 7. JetBlue: EFB Pioneering Since 2000 EFB, paperless cockpit, since startup Company issues, maintains pilot laptops • FAA: It’s a Class 1 EFB Laptop official contents • Many pilot-support programs • Pilots can add personal docs, programs but company retains admin rights Laptops updated before each flight sequence, via wire or wireless Tablets under evaluation • iPad is the current favorite. Bottom line, pubs system first, then portal
- 8. Airlines are Quality-Centric • Silo-organized, but act as one • Philosophy, policy, TP Mission procedures…practice • Organize the pubs • Each decision, on every flight must • Enable EFB be correct • Information must be current and reachable, under pressure, distraction
- 9. Benefits of EFB (and EGB) Other apps: (mail, updates, schedules, manuals, Portability Accuracy and Airline staffing Crewmember weather, flight and weight applicability of in pubs and links to planning, reduction information distribution company aircraft performance, weight and balance, training, etc.) Class 1 • Portable, cheapest, and easiest to get approved Class 2 • Mountable Class 3 • Built with the plane, most expensive
- 10. State of the Industry • Pioneer, JetBlue: Paperless, laptops, .pdf • TP early customers: FlightPubs, investigating hardware solutions • Built-in screens on new Boeing, Airbus (Class 3 EFBs) • FAA senior management on board • International and national audit agencies • Global customer base is huge, vast opportunities ahead
- 11. Etihad Airways: A Major Middle Eastern Carrier Tackles Content Management Nate Jackson TechPubs Global
- 12. The Etihad Story • Flag carrier of United Arab Emirates • Founded in 2003 with 6 aircraft and less than 2,000 employees • Today nearing 70 aircraft and 8,000 employees • Considered the fast growing airline in commercial aviation history • Largest aircraft order in commercial aviation history (2008) for up to 205 aircraft
- 13. The Etihad Challenge Rapid Growth Infrastructure Mixed Fleet Challenges Paperless No Change to Initiatives Headcount
- 14. FlightPubs Suite Tech RevManager TechAuthor TechPublisher TechEFB FlightComply PTC Arbortext Publishing Windchill Editor Engine
- 15. Questions? Nate Jackson: nate.jackson@techpubsglobal.com Pete Russo: prusso456@gmail.com