NTL Record

Title Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) 2015 Industry Survey.
Record ID 56199
Personal Name
Creator
Hiltunen, Danielle; Chase, Stephanie G.; Kendra, Andrew; Jo, Young Jin
Source 130p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc.; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Human Factors Division
Publisher John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Publication Date 20151000
Language English
Abstract This document provides an overview of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) hardware and software capabilities, including portable electronic devices (PEDs) used as EFBs, as of July 2015. This document updates and replaces the Volpe Center’s previous EFB industry surveys. The information for this report was gathered through industry contacts, websites, and online product brochures. This report was conducted in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), but the information is intended to be of use to anyone interested in EFBs/PEDs. Nineteen manufacturers participated in this industry survey. Each provided a description of hardware components, supported software, functions and capabilities, as applicable. Participating Manufacturers were classified into three categories based on their products. Hardware manufacturers (without software) are those that provide an EFB/PED display platform and/or hardware components. Hardware/Software manufacturers (EFB software and hardware) are those manufacturers who develop physical hardware in addition to providing EFB software. Integrated and customizable software manufacturers (without hardware) are those who provide custom software that performs a specific function or integrates and/or manages EFB applications from other software providers. A list of 46 commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software manufacturers offering COTS, standalone software is also provided in order to provide a snapshot of the types of standalone, COTS software applications currently available. These manufacturers provide specific applications that have not been integrated or customized. References include EFB regulatory and guidance material, Flight Standardization Board (FSB) reports, and other research reports.
Rosap ID dot:12232
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/12232
TRT Terms Civil aviation; Data collection; Flight decks; Information technology; Software; Technological innovations; Avionics; Human factors
General Subjects Electronic flight bags
Classification NTL - AVIATION - AVIATION;
NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Human Factors
Geographical
Coverage
United States
TRIS Online
Accession No
1583562
Contract Number FAN2C3; FAN2C4
Report Number DOT-VNTSC-FAA-15-10
Availability Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/56000/56100/56199/EFB_Industry_Survey_2015.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository