Pilot View EFB, Aircraft Information Server Are Factory Options

Esterline CMC Electronics’ (CMC) advanced solution enabling flight operations applications and connectivity in the cockpit is featured on Swiss International Air Lines’ new Bombardier C Series aircraft. SWISS is the first customer to select the company’s PilotView Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and Aircraft Information Server as factory options on their Bombardier C Series aircraft.

“The selection by SWISS of this line fit option that will enable secure connectivity in their new C Series aircraft is excellent news and confirms that our EFB systems are evolving with OEM aircraft to meet customer requirements,” said Michel Potvin, president, Esterline Avionics Systems.
 
Building on the PilotView platform, the new EFB system features a 12.1 inch multi-touch display, delivering high-end processing and application support capabilities with its Intel Core i7 processor. Coupled with the EFB display on the C Series aircraft, the PilotView Aircraft Information Server (AIS) provides integrated connectivity with flight ops and cabin applications. The AIS enables OEM, airline and third party applications such as moving maps (with real-time weather), flight planning, electronic techlogs, maintenance applications, and data loading support.  The Esterline CMC Electronics’ AIS also connects to the video surveillance system and can be configured for communications with ACARS datalinks.
 
“The PilotView AIS addresses the ever increasing data sharing, application hosting and secure connectivity requirements associated with cockpit, cabin and aircraft maintenance applications and systems," said Jean-Marie Bégis, director of EFB and aircraft information systems, Esterline CMC Electronics. "It addresses the pre-requisite aircraft inter-domain security between these wired and wireless systems making the C Series aircraft e-Enabled.”

 
With over 4,000 EFB systems in operation worldwide, CMC is a global leader in meeting the demanding aircraft information management requirements for a long list of customers and aircraft OEMs. CMC is marshalling its considerable experience with its Aircraft Information Server and a range of aircraft interface devices that bridge the gap between classes of EFB systems.  CMC also works with leading application providers to support software and communication system integration, a fundamental element of successful e-enabled aircraft projects.

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