ATR on Track for Certification of Esterline CMC Electronics’ PilotView® EFB
(Farnborough International Air Show – July 14, 2008) CMC Electronics is working with ATR towards EASA certification of the Class 2 PilotView® Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) selected by ATR (and announced at the 2007 Paris Air Show) as a standard option for new aircraft production and for retrofits of in-service ATR-42 and ATR-72 aircraft. The installation underwent additional test flights in May, which allowed further fine-tuning of the mechanical mount to ensure full integrity at all flight regimes, while still providing flexibility in display orientation for maximum pilot satisfaction. The dual installation PilotView EFBs will enable paperless cockpit operations, including aircraft data, procedures manuals and interactive electronic charts.
Bruce Bailey, CMC Electronics' Vice President, Commercial Aviation, noted: “The PilotView is starting to show airlines how to save costs and the expected certification by ATR will enable regional airlines to capitalize on cockpit computer technologies to increase fleet profitability”.
CMC’s PilotView EFB stays powered during all flight phases, thereby improving productivity and reducing workload. Flight preparation is made easy with efficient access to up-to-date aircraft documentation, checklists and flight planning information. During flight, the PilotView further reduces pilot workload with electronic charts and manuals, and will soon enhance safety with real-time weather information. On the ground, electronic logs capture essential information and fleet management is performed in practically real time with the electronic transfer of data that was previously circulated on paper. The PilotView EFB is a compact, lightweight system with a display/processor unit and aircraft interface unit, which are easy to install in a variety of cockpits.
There are currently over 23 STCs available for the PilotView EFB on aircraft ranging from the GV and Global Express to the B737. CMC’s PilotView is the sole OEM EFB option at Dassault, Gulfstream, Pilatus and Sino Swearingen. More recently, PilotView was selected by Embraer for the E-170/190 program.
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer based in Toulouse, southern France, is the world leader in the 50 to 74-seat turboprop market. ATR is an equal partnership between Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica group) and EADS. With its ATR 42 500 and ATR 72-500, ATR supplies state of the art aircraft with the highest standards of comfort. The advanced six-blade propeller provides remarkably low noise levels. All ATR models are compliant with noise regulations and have a large margin with regard to Chapter IV (ICAO) noise regulations, effective 1st January 2006. The ‘ 500 series' feature the lowest fuel consumption per passenger and CO2 emissions of the regional aviation, thus contributing to make ATR the "Green Player" in regional aviation.
CMC Electronics ( www.cmcelectronics.ca ) designs and produces leading technology electronics products for the aviation and global positioning markets. CMC’s focus is on delivering innovative cockpit systems integration and avionics solutions to its customers worldwide. Its principal locations are in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; and Chicago, Illinois. CMC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Esterline Corporation (NYSE:ESL, www.esterline.com ), a specialized aerospace and defense company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Esterline employs over 9,000 people worldwide.
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