28 August 2019: Boeing has introduced a new navigation service to improve flight deck operations for pilots. Jeppesen Tailored Charts for Avionics is initially being introduced with Honeywell Primus Epic INAV avionics systems for tailored chart customers operating Embraer E2 commercial aircraft. The first operator to use the new tailored navigation service is the regional airline Wideroe of Norway.
Jeppesen Tailored Charts for Avionics offers pilots with operator-specific charting navigation information which could be availed through installed, front-panel avionics systems. It lets pilots view different navigation data points on different display platforms which include Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro tablet-based electronic flight bag (EFB) in addition to the front panel avionics, based on pilot preference.
"This new tool helps pilots enhance situational awareness and information processing by displaying an airline's tailored charts and company-specific operational content on the front panel, to provide redundancy with EFB services and flexibility in accessing flight-critical information," said Mike Abbott, director, Data Solutions, Boeing Digital Solutions & Analytics.
"We have enhanced pilot workflow by integrating Jeppesen Tailored Charts for Avionics with our E2 aircraft and it works as a redundant chart display system to reduce risk of disruptions," said Espen Bergsland, Wideroe chief pilot, Embraer E2 aircraft. "This service is valuable, as our pilots are able to view the active phase of flight on front panel avionics while we display the next phase of flight on tablet EFB, allowing our flight deck crew to execute tasks independently. We also have eliminated paper-based flight materials to reduce weight in the flight deck."