US Air Force Will Save $50m With iPad Electronic Flight Bags – Forbes

US Air Force Will Save $50m With iPad Electronic Flight BagsForbesInstead of using regular iPad apps, electronic flight bags need specialist aviation map software. For example, Boeing Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen makes a product called FlightDeck Pro that combines airways charts, approach plates and FAA-approved … View full post on ipad – Google News

American Airlines Pilots Lose 40lb With Apple iPad Electronic Flight Bag – Forbes

American Airlines Pilots Lose 40lb With Apple iPad Electronic Flight BagForbesAmerican Airlines recently got permission to use its iPad Electronic Flight Bags in the cockpit during all phases of flight, saving an estimated $1.2 million of fuel annually. (Hat tip Mactrast). tablet-devices. For pilots, it’s a huge benefit. A bag … View full post on […]

Light from electronic screens at night linked to sleep loss – Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune Light from electronic screens at night linked to sleep lossChicago TribuneSheri Jacobs uses an iPad at her Deerfield home on a June evening. Jacobs, who runs a marketing firm, says she uses electronic devices for entertainment and reading later in the evening, but doesn’t have trouble sleeping. Experts say others might not …and […]

FAA approves use of Apple’s iPad as electronic flight bag – Apple Insider

Deccan Herald FAA approves use of Apple’s iPad as electronic flight bagApple InsiderHowever, with the latest FAA authorization, they could all be replaced by a one and a half pound iPad. The first carrier to gain such approval was Alaska Airlines back in May. Their pilots were given permission to use the iPad to consult […]