"Aeroflot" has introduced a backup system of electronic documentation in the cockpit (EFB) on the basis of a rugged tablet Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1

Moscow, Russia - JSC Aeroflot, the largest airline of Russia, member of SkyTeam Alliance, has selected Panasonic as a partner to implement the system Electronic Flight Bag (EFB, "e-cockpit") on their ships. In 2016-2017. Panasonic has supplied the carrier 170 of the protected tablet Toughpad FZ-G1. The EFB system is designed to replace 20-kg suitcases with the flight documentation (navigation maps, RLE, RCE, MEL, a collection of actions of crew in emergency situations (QRH), etc.), which until recently were forced to wear the pilots. Rugged tablet can quickly provide all the necessary data electronically, increasing the efficiency of flight personnel, reducing the time for the completion of reports enabling the collection and secure storage of intelligence. Operative updating of information on the device reduces the possibility of errors during its handling and use in flight. In addition, the reduction in paper reduces costs for maintenance.

The main arguments in favor of the Toughpad FZ-G1 steel price and functionality, the ability to install and use software by Jeppesen, and certificates: for leaks (10000-40000 feet), for electromagnetic radiation in accordance with the requirements of RTCA DO-160G, to battery in accordance with the requirements of UL 1604, on vibration and shock in accordance with the requirements of MIL-810G, on the temperature in accordance with the requirements of MIL-810G.

Panasonic has a rich experience of implementation of the EFB systems in different countries. Its products are used by pilots of airlines EasyJet, British Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Finnair and others. According to estimates Pegasus Airlines, just last year, the use of EFB resulted in a saving of 11 million euros (135 000 Euro per vessel).

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 fully rugged tablet OS Windows 10 PRO with an Intel Core i5 6300U 2300 MHz, internal memory 128 GB, TFT IPS screen diagonal of 10.1" and a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. Windows 10 PRO provides easy integration with your it systems, including backup, without additional investment. Adjusting screen brightness in the range of 0.5 - 800 NIT is the hardware keys. An integral part of the device - smart card reader – supports authorization of pilots at the beginning of work. Panasonic's engineering team has implemented a built-in logo of "Aeroflot" to download the BIOS.

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