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Honeywell Aerospace Launches Weather on Board for FlySmart with Airbus

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Honeywell Aerospace's new Weather on Board for FlySmart with Airbus service will be available to airlines later this year, providing real-time weather information to pilots during flights. This innovative service, delivered through an iOS or Windows app, aims to reduce fuel costs for airlines, increase safety and comfort for passengers, and save time for pilots. By leveraging instant weather information, airlines can potentially save up to $30,000 per airplane, per year. This service is tailored for Airbus customers who have invested in the FlySmart with Airbus electronic flight bag, allowing them to access the weather information in a seamless and efficient manner.

Key Takeaways:

  • Weather on Board for FlySmart with Airbus provides real-time weather information to pilots from takeoff to landing, replacing traditional paper reports and radio dispatch updates.
  • The service is available through an iOS or Windows app, making it easy for pilots to access critical information during flights.
  • Airlines can save up to $30,000 per airplane, per year by leveraging instant weather information provided by the app.
  • The service is tailored for Airbus customers who have invested in the FlySmart with Airbus electronic flight bag.
  • Weather on Board for FlySmart with Airbus increases safety and comfort for passengers, while reducing fuel costs for airlines.
  • The service replaces traditional weather forecasting methods, making flight planning and execution more efficient.
  • Honeywell's Weather Information Service, introduced in April, forms the basis for Weather on Board for FlySmart with Airbus.
  • John Bolton, president of Air Transport and Regional at Honeywell Aerospace, emphasized the importance of providing pilots with real-time information for efficient and safe flights.

Statistics:

  • Airlines can save up to $30,000 per airplane, per year by leveraging instant weather information provided by the Weather on Board for FlySmart with Airbus app.
  • The service is tailored for Airbus customers who have invested in FlySmart with Airbus electronic flight bags, which are deployed on A320, A330, A380, and A350 aircraft.

Sources:

  • "Honeywell Aerospace Launches Weather on Board for FlySmart with Airbus" (Contify.com)
  • Weather Information Service mobile app (introduced in April)
  • John Bolton, president, Air Transport and Regional, Honeywell Aerospace

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