Flight and Ground Information Services

FlySmart with Airbus

Airbus EFB solutions

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Optimizing Flight Operations by integrating the aircraft

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More cost effective data distribution processes?

Faster, more accurate and real-time access to your key flight information?

and for:
Reduce risk of errors and increase your operations quality and efficiency?

Minimize time for producing and managing on board reports?

Are you looking to:

The right information

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Building on Airbus pioneering experience

with LPC

Airbus validated data used on board

Open software solutions

Mission focused

Contextual access to the information

Allows collaborative work between the Captain

and the First Officer

in the right place

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Developed for pilots in line

with Airbus cockpit philosophy

Making use of the unique Airbus fly

by wire cockpit layout to display data
clearly and conveniently to the pilot

Lufthansa Systems Aeronautics

Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., 2005

at the right time

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31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX, FRANCE
CONCEPT DESIGN GDCOS
REFERENCE VR-144/05
SEPTEMBER 2005

PRINTED IN FRANCE
AIRBUS S.A.S. 2005
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
AIRBUS, ITS LOGO, A300, A310, A318,
A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A380,
A400M ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

Flight and Ground Information Services

FlySmart with Airbus

Airbus EFB solutions
Optimizing Flight Operations by integrating the aircraft
into the airlines information system

AN EADS JOINT COMPANY

WITH BAE SYSTEMS
The statements made herein do not constitute an offer.
They are based on the assumptions shown and are
expressed in good faith. Where the supporting grounds
for these statements are not shown, the Company will be
pleased to explain the basis thereof. This document is the
property of Airbus and is supplied on the express
condition that it is to be treated as confidential. No use of
reproduction may be made thereof other than that
expressely authorised.

Faster, more accurate and real-time access to your key flight information?

More cost effective data distribution processes?

and for:
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Minimize time for producing and managing on board reports?

Reduce risk of errors and increase your operations quality and efficiency?

Are you looking to:

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General presentation
Advanced applications and efficient
information management
onboard and
on the ground

FlySmart with Airbus provides a

comprehensive EFB solution. It
comprises a common set of applications
with a homogeneous look and feel, and a
common set of ground tools for the
management of information onboard Airbus
aircraft. Airbus EFB is supported by a modular
and flexible airborne infrastructure based on
fully integrated hardware (Class 3*).
It can also be hosted on partially integrated
platforms (Class 1 or 2*).

The right information

Airbus EFB is built on the extensive experience
gained from the Less Paper in the Cockpit
(LPC) solution. It can host:
Airbus applications
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LPC applications suite: Operating manuals

and performance computation

eLogbook: management of maintenance

and pilot reports

Third party approved applications

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En-route and terminal charts

G Video
G

surveillance

email

Airline specific applications

At a later stage, Airbus EFB solutions will also
benefit from the latest A380 developments,
allowing the hosting of new applications, such as
the Electronic Flight Folder (EFF), weather charts,

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...at the right time

...in the right place

Pilots can prepare and operate their missions

from beginning to end in a safe and efficient way.
With the new A380 concept, of contextual
access, only the necessary FCOM information is
displayed to the crew when an event is detected
by the avionics system. In addition,
complementary applications can be launched
automatically (e.g. the Landing module) to globally
manage the event.
The Captain and First Officer can cross-check
their data and work on the same task on their
respective EFBs.
Airbus EFB solutions can also communicate with
the outside world via open technology
communications such as Gatelink, CellularGSM/GPRS and SATCOM.

For pilots, Airbus has developed a fully integrated

hardware (Class 3*) based on advanced and open
architecture, within the Airbus cockpit
environment. The EFB display is harmoniously
integrated within the cockpit and is fully operable
both on ground and during all flight phases.

* Hardware Classes are defined in the FAA Advisory Circular,

referenced AC 120-76A , and in the JAA Temporary
Guidance Leaflet, referenced TGL-36.

Glossary

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EFB: Electronic Flight Bag

LPC: Less Paper Cockpit
FCOM: Flight Crew Operations Manual
GSM: Global System for Mobile Communications
GPRS: General Packet Radio Service
SATCOM: SATellite COMmunications

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LPC - Less Paper

in the Cockpit
The best way to manage
flight operations
documentation and
optimize performance
calculation on your EFB

The Less Paper in the Cockpit

applications suite was the initial step
towards a paperless cockpit.
An updated LPC will now become
a key application for your EFB, allowing:

e-documentation modules

These

permit onboard consultation, in

electronic format, of the required
regulatory operational documentation

The continuously upgraded HMI allows efficient

Electronic dispatch, update and consultation
access to information
of operating manuals, through e-documentation

Inter-module communication permits automatic
modules (FCOM, MEL and airline designed
consideration of the impact of inoperative MEL
documents)
items in the performance modules calculations.

Optimized performance computation through
e-performance modules (takeoff, landing,
weight & balance and in-flight).

e-performance modules
A fast, easy and accurate way of performance
computation:

FCOM consultation with filtering of the documentation

on ECAM warning, advanced bookmark management,
three layers of information, etc...
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Maximize takeoff weight or flex temperature

Facilitate aircraft trimming

A specific user-friendly screen has been

developed for each performance
calculation module (takeoff, landing,
weight & balance and in-flight).

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A wide range of benefits

LPC management

The electronic dispatch, update and consultation

of operational documents contributes to:

LPC involves both a ground and onboard

element:

Reduce revision and update dispatch times

Improve technical data accuracy

Reduce the documentation dispatch and

management costs

An LPC administrator uses ground tools

to prepare the information used in the
cockpit by the flight crew.

Flight crews use airborne tools to access

to the information dispatched by the EFB
administrator and relevant to each specific
aircraft (tailored for each registration number).

E-performance modules enable significant

savings due to:
Fast integration of last-minute changes
(e.g. runway length reduction, meteorological
events), which could otherwise cause delays

Accurate calculation of performance, which

eliminates the conservatism which has to
be built into traditional TOW tables, and
can increase maximum takeoff weight by
as much as 1,000 kg which increases
revenue opportunities

Significant engine life extension by the use

of the optimal flex takeoff temperature
thereby significantly reducing engine
maintenance costs.

Regulation status
The Airbus LPC applications suite installed
on a laptop has already been approved by several
Aviation Authorities (JAA, FAA, TCCA) as
an EFB Class 1* compliant solution.

Take off performance computation module

Glossary
FCOM: Flight Crew Operationing Manual
MEL: Minimum Equipment List
ECAM: Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor
HMI: Human Machine Interface
JAA: Joint Aviation Authorities
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
TCCA: Transport Canada Civil Aviation
TOW: Take Off Weight

Weight & balance calculation module

* Hardware Classes are defined in the FAA Advisory Circular, referenced
AC 120-76A , and in the JAA Temporary Guidance Leaflet, referenced
TGL-36.
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eLogbook
Efficient and cost effective
management of
maintenance and
pilot reports

Compared to the traditional paper

technical logbook, the eLogbook delivers:
G Simplified

data entry, eliminating errors

in manual transcription and reducing
techlog management costs
G Standardized reports improving data
accuracy with faster access and enabling
quicker fault identification
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Seamless and efficient communication in real

time between pilots and maintenance mechanics
Combined with AIRMAN, the eLogbook provides the
following uniquenesses:

Application scope
The eLogbook serves two main groups within an airline :
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Flight operations (standard defect reporting)

Line maintenance and maintenance control

centre (aircraft status management and
recording of maintenance tasks)

Main functions
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Capture of standardized logbook entries

Follow-up of aircraft technical status

Full integration and data synchronization with

AIRMAN taking advantage of its troubleshooting
recommendations

High level of customization for operating mode

and basic reports

Link to Airbus Minimum Equipment List viewer

to evaluate impacts on dispatch

Electronic signature management

Scheduled maintenance through work orders

Single central repository and easy history tracking

for all reports and maintenance tasks using existing
AIRMAN database
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Full benefit of AIRMANs correlations and

recommendations to troubleshoot the aircraft

Integration with maintenance management processes

The eLogbook offers the opportunity to make savings by

eliminating the cost of managing a paper techlog,
reducing delays and cancellations and contributing to an
improved dispatch process. It is compliant with the
operational approval requirements of the local authorities.
The eLogbook is part of the FlySmart with Airbus offer.
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Capture of standardized
logbook entries
The pilot enters standardized pilot reports via an intuitive
and user-friendly interface. Free text is also possible.
When validated, the reports can be transmitted to the
ground and are then available within the central database
AIRMAN for further analysis.

Follow-up of aircraft technical

status

Figure 1: Standard defect selection

The logbook status page provides a synthesized view

of the aircraft technical status with:
G Status of the flight
G Standardized defect status
G Status of the maintenance release

Full integration and data

synchronization with AIRMAN
The maintenance team can also consult the aircraft status
within AIRMAN and benefit from AIRMANs expertise to
solve the defects.
Figure 2: Status page

High level of customization for

operating mode and basic
reports
Basic reports can be customized depending on airline
policy. Parameters such as fuel on board, anti-icing
can be easily recorded.

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Figure 3: Pre-flight report

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Airborne infrastructure
A modular architecture
designed to meet
your current and future needs

Airborne ethernet network

Aircraft/ground
communication
channels

Displays
and access
means

The onboard network architecture comprise:

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Electronic displays
G Network access socket
G Aircraft/ground communication link
G Server units
Flexible, FlySmart with Airbus architecture enables
you to configure and select the part you need.

Electronic displays

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Server units
Each onboard integrated terminal consists of:
G

One display unit with touch screen and

G One processing unit
G In addition, one keyboard unit and integrated
pointing device are installed in the cockpit
The Airbus EFB applications can also be hosted on
partially integrated platforms (Class 1 or 2*).

Network access

Airbus developed a fully integrated (Class 3*) terminal

for pilots, in accordance with the Airbus cockpit
environment.

The Network access provides pilots with wired and

wireless connection to access the EFB servers on the
aircraft. These access points are:

It is designed not to hide and not to attract the eyes

versus the other cockpit instruments when the pilot is
seated at the reference pilot eye position.

USB ports to allow pilots to upload and download data

to and from their EFB. This also allows the connection of
a printer or any other device (DVD, CD drivers,). These
ports are located on the Airbus Class 3* display unit.

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RJ45 plugs to connect computers to the EFB

on board network (pilot or airline laptop,
DVD,). These connectors are located on the
Captains and First Officers lateral panels.
Other connectors are located close to the
third occupant station, and cabin door 1.
Cabin Wireless LAN Unit (CWLU) to connect
wireless-enabled mobile computers to the EFB
on board network during flight and on the
ground (pilots, cabin and maintenance crews
laptop). Three CWLUs are provided to cover the
communication within the aircraft

Aircraft/ground
communication
Airbus EFB solutions can communicate with your
ground-based airline information system in order
to allow the easy transfer of data for flight
operations and EFB update and maintenance
purposes.
For on ground communication, the Terminal
Wireless LAN Unit (TWLU) provides wireless
communication in accordance with ARINC 763
and based on 802.11 standard between the
aircraft and the airport wireless terminal
(Gatelink).
In-flight communications are supported by
SATCOM in narrow band (2.4 / 9.6 Kbps) and
wider band (64 Kbps and future evolutions),
via the L-band INMARSAT satellite network.
Airbus is also developing solutions based on
mobile telecommunications technology
(GSM/GPRS/UMTS).

Server units
The airborne network is comprised of several servers
compliant with ARINC standards
in order to:
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Secure the interface between the aircraft

avionics systems and the FlySmart with
Airbus platform

G Access

the communication channels

Perform data updates and software loads

from the ground

Read and store the real-time data

acquired from the avionics

Host FlySmart with Airbus applications

(Flight Operations, Maintenance &
Engineering, Cabin, Passengers)...

* Hardware Classes are defined in the FAA Advisory Circular,

referenced AC 120-76A , and in the JAA Temporary
Guidance Leaflet, referenced TGL-36.

Aircraft/ground communication

For further details on the airborne infrastructure, please

refer to the FlySmart with Airbus Configuration
Guide available for each Airbus aircraft family
(Ref. For Long Range aircraft: BTCE 753.0205/05)

Cabin wireless LAN units

Airport wireless LAN (gatelink)

Glossary
Server interface unit
Cabin network server unit
Aircraft network server unit

Ethernet switch unit

USB: Universal Serial Bus

CD/DVD: Compact/Digital Video Disc
RJ45: Registered Jack - 45
LAN: Local Area Network
TWLU:Terminal Wireless LAN Unit
CWLU:Cabin Wireless LAN Unit
GSM: Global System for Mobile Communications
GPRS: General Packet Radio Service
SATCOM: SATellite COMmunications
UMTS: Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

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Terminal area wireless LAN unit

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Services
A complete set of services
matching your organization
for the efficient management
of information

Airbus supports you all the way through your EFB

project implementation and management.
Airbus EFB solutions include services specially
designed to assist you during:
G The

first deployment of the system to set up

the organization and related processes, tasks
and follow up
G The

daily operations and maintenance of the

system to support the management of the EFB
and to update the EFB applications and data.
Thanks to this complete range of services, Airbus
EFB solutions provide consistent management of the

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EFB information from the Airbus Customer Portal up to

the onboard platform:
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Continuous and secured workflows of Airbus data

G Ability

to manage in a single process and with

common tools the configuration of all EFBs across
all Airbus aircraft families

Security rules and guidelines to guarantee the

origin and the integrity of the information loaded
onboard

Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and

open communication technologies to update and use
the EFB wherever the aircraft is.

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Entry into service

assistance
Airbus provides all the necessary support to build
your roadmap in terms of organization and
processes, tasks and follow up.

Platform administrator
training
Specific training will be provided to the FlySmart
with Airbus administrator to be able to use the
administration tools for the platform.

Documentation
The deployment and use of Airbus EFB solutions
are supported by user guides, tutorials and
FlySmart with Airbus administration guides.
This documentation is regularly updated
and dispatched.

Hot-line
Airbus will provide level one support through
a hot-line assistance available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week, to cover all EFB issues, including
partners applications, and to answer end-users
and administrators requests:

Operational approval
assistance

In order to ensure the use of other applications,

Airbus assists you for the development, or
adaptation of specific applications.

Basic analysis and resolution of simple

technical or functional issues

Software and data packages delivery

through Airbus Customer Portal

Data loads building tool

Software and data loads dispatch manager

Software and data loading configuration

manager

First contact with the user

G Assessment

of the issues severity

Integration
of applications

Ground tools
In order to update data and applications before
loading on the aircraft, as well as to manage
the fleet configuration, a set of ground tools built to
ARINC 665 standards, are provided to you:

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In order to ensure the use of other applications,

Airbus assists you for specific applications,
development or adaptation.