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Contact:
Charles Guerin
+1 (450) 476-1420
info@obds.com
http://www.obds.com
On-Board Data Systems (OBDS) Announces “Cut the Red-Tape” Service for Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs).
Mirabel, QC, Feb 23, 2010 - On-Board Data Systems (OBDS), a world leader in the development of electronic flight bag (EFB) technology announced today a unique consulting service to aid air carriers and corporate flight operations to plan, create, and certify their own EFB program that includes all the necessary regulatory documentation and manuals. The service aims to reduce the time it takes to launch an effective zero-paper EFB program from months to weeks.
“While working to help our customers create their own Zero-Paper Flightdecks™, we realized that the cost, study time and volume of regulatory paperwork required to implement EFBs in larger commercial fleets was delaying widespread adoption” says Charles Guerin, President of OBDS.
“To solve this problem, we created a consultation program whereby fleet managers are interviewed for relevant information about their fleets. Using predesigned programs, we then produce a set of all the documents you’ll need to get your fleet up and running including appropriate sections to be added to the fleet’s General Operating Manual, Training guides and MEL, taking into consideration all regional concerns of your aviation jurisdiction. All the work is done with top aviation consultants.
When used in conjunction with our MFB™ system of centrally-managed electronic flight bags, fleets can now rollout safe, cost-efficient, EFB programs that will get the intended results.”
Senior Consultant, Mr. J. Bruce Huffman says, “We are very positive about this exciting alliance and stand ready to work with your regulator to deliver a world class outcome. Technology only becomes a tool when it can be effectively applied to improve efficiency and safety. We are poised to remove those barriers that have kept you from moving forward with your EFB program implementation decisions.”
Mr. Huffman brings his extensive aviation experience to the job as a 13,000+ hour pilot, former Director of Operations, Precision Jet Management, Service as the Director, Sales Demonstration Flight Operations for Bombardier Business Aircraft Division, Senior Vice President, Customer Operations for Avolar, Senior Vice President, International for NetJets and Managing Director for the NetJets Europe Operation as well as Flight Standards Captain for the IBM Flight Operation.
“With Bruce, you know you’re getting the absolutely best, most-up-to-date regulatory expertise”, says Guerin.
SkyService DFO, BC Campbell says about OBDS - “Skyservice Business Aviation selected OBDS to provide EFB software integration for our transition to EFBs more than three years ago. Our decision was a good one – OBDS has been responsive, professional and extremely customer-focused. They have consistently supported the transition ensuring a safe and operationally effective system. I routinely recommend their services when asked how to manage the software support task when moving to and managing a paperless cockpit operation."
For additional information or a sample copy, Contact:
Charles Guerin
+1 (450) 476-1420
info@obds.com
http://www.obds.com
On-Board Data Systems (OBDS) has been serving the aviation industry for the last 19 years providing electronic checklist and electronic flight bag products and services to over 500 operators, fleets and OEMs.
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