Electronic Flight Bag: Introduction
- An electronic flight bag (EFB) is a kind of storage and display system designed for flight crews to perform different functions that can replace traditional paper products in the cockpit
- An EFB is able to handle basic flight planning calculations and displays digital documentation such as navigational charts, operations manuals, aircraft checklists, etc.
- Advanced electronic flight bags are integrated with aircraft systems, such as the FMS, and they are fully certified as a part of the aircraft avionics system
- Advanced EFBs can display position of an aircraft on navigational charts, perform many complex flight-planning tasks, and forecast real-time weather
- An electronic flight bag can e-enable the whole air transport system, right from managing the flight deck to the cabin, maintenance, and the airport
- It saves total airlines costs by reducing fuel and maintenance costs by performing accurate calculations
Rise in Demand for Electronic Flight Bag Globally
- Electronic flight bags (EFBs) have been gaining popularity after the arrival of tablet computing devices, such as iPads, to keep up with this rapidly changing technology
- They are widely used in the airline industry for flight deck use, as they include the necessary hardware and software to support their required function
- EFBs can provide aviation data and accurately perform calculations such as performance, weight & balance, fuel calculations, etc.
- They are also needed for commercial airlines and used as a level 1 certified system, which can be helpful for military applications. These systems are linked to military aircraft missions such as those for tankers, cargo haulers, search and rescue and maritime aircraft.
North America to Lead Global Electronic Flight Bag Market
- North America is expected to lead the global electronic flight bag market due to increased demand for next-generation aircraft in the region during the forecast period
- The presence of major market players such as The Boeing Company, Collins aerospace, etc., in North America is further propelling the global electronic flight bag market
- The market in Asia Pacific is expected to expand at a rapid pace, due to improving economy and rising air passenger traffic in the region, which ultimately increases aircraft procurement by airlines
- Furthermore, China, India, and Japan have increased focus on high fuel-efficiency systems by decreasing the overall weight of the electronic system, owing to increased aircraft delivery; which further boosts the electronic flight bag market in the region
- The electronic flight bag market in Europe is estimated to expand at a significant pace due to rising investment for aircraft advancements and an increased demand for highly accurate in-flight operation manuals
Key Players of Global Electronic Flight Bag Market
- ROCKWELL COLLINS
- International Flight Support (IFS)
- Airbus SE
- Lufthansa Systems
- The Boeing Company
- Astronautics Corporation of America
Global Electronic Flight Bag Market: Research Scope
Global Electronic Flight Bag Market, by Type
- Portable Electronic Flight Bag
- Installed Electronic Flight Bag
Global Electronic Flight Bag Market, by Application
- Commercial
- Military
- Personal
- Air Transport
- Others
Global Electronic Flight Bag Market, by Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
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