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AIRBUS S.A.S.31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX, FRANCE

CONCEPT DESIGN GDCOSREFERENCE VR-144/05

SEPTEMBER 2005PRINTED IN FRANCE

© AIRBUS S.A.S. 2005 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

AIRBUS, ITS LOGO, A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A380,

A400M ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

AN EADS JOINT COMPANY WITH BAE SYSTEMS

The statements made herein do not constitute an offer.They are based on the assumptions shown and areexpressed in good faith. Where the supporting groundsfor these statements are not shown, the Company will bepleased to explain the basis thereof. This document is theproperty of Airbus and is supplied on the expresscondition that it is to be treated as confidential. No use ofreproduction may be made thereof other than thatexpressely authorised.

Flight and Ground Information Services

FlySmart with AirbusAirbus EFB solutions

Optimizing Flight Operations by integrating the aircraft

into the airline’s information system

Are you looking to:�Minimize time for producing and managing on board reports?

�Reduce risk of errors and increase your operations quality and efficiency?

and for:�Faster, more accurate and real-time access to your key flight information?

�More cost effective data distribution processes?

The right information…� Building on Airbus’ pioneering experience

with LPC

� Airbus validated data used on board

� Open software solutions

…at the right time…� Mission focused

� Contextual access to the information

� Allows collaborative work between the Captain and the First Officer

…in the right place� Developed for pilots in line

with Airbus cockpit philosophy

� Making use of the unique Airbus fly by wire cockpit layout to display data clearly and conveniently to the pilot

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AIRBUS S.A.S.31707 BLAGNAC CEDEX, FRANCE

CONCEPT DESIGN GDCOSREFERENCE VR-144/05

SEPTEMBER 2005PRINTED IN FRANCE

© AIRBUS S.A.S. 2005 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

AIRBUS, ITS LOGO, A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, A380,

A400M ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

AN EADS JOINT COMPANY WITH BAE SYSTEMS

The statements made herein do not constitute an offer.They are based on the assumptions shown and areexpressed in good faith.Where the supporting groundsfor these statements are not shown,the Company will bepleased to explain the basis thereof.This document is theproperty of Airbus and is supplied on the expresscondition that it is to be treated as confidential.No use ofreproduction may be made thereof other than thatexpressely authorised.

Flight and Ground Information Services

FlySmart with AirbusAirbus EFB solutions

Optimizing Flight Operations by integrating the aircraft

into the airline’s information system

Are you looking to:� Minimize time for producing and managing on board reports?

� Reduce risk of errors and increase your operations quality and efficiency?

and for:� Faster, more accurate and real-time access to your key flight information?

� More cost effective data distribution processes?

General presentationAdvanced applications and efficient information managementonboard and on the ground

FlySmart with Airbus - Airbus EFB solutions

The right information…Airbus EFB is built on the extensive experiencegained from the ‘Less Paper in the Cockpit’ (LPC) solution. It can host:

Airbus applications

� LPC applications suite: Operating manuals and performance computation

� eLogbook: management of maintenance and pilot reports

Third party approved applications

� En-route and terminal charts

� Video surveillance

� email

Airline specific applications

At a later stage, Airbus EFB solutions will alsobenefit from the latest A380 developments,allowing the hosting of new applications, such asthe Electronic Flight Folder (EFF), weather charts,…

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FlySmart with Airbus provides acomprehensive EFB solution. It

comprises a common set of applicationswith a homogeneous look and feel, and a

common set of ground tools for themanagement of information onboard Airbus

aircraft. Airbus EFB is supported by a modularand flexible airborne infrastructure based on

fully integrated hardware (Class 3*).It can also be hosted on partially integrated

platforms (Class 1 or 2*).


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...at the right time…Pilots can prepare and operate their missionsfrom beginning to end in a safe and efficient way.With the new A380 concept, of ‘contextualaccess’, only the necessary FCOM information isdisplayed to the crew when an event is detectedby the avionics system. In addition,complementary applications can be launchedautomatically (e.g. the Landing module) to globallymanage the event.The Captain and First Officer can cross-checktheir data and work on the same task on theirrespective EFBs.Airbus EFB solutions can also communicate withthe outside world via open technologycommunications such as Gatelink, Cellular-GSM/GPRS and SATCOM.

...in the right place…For pilots, Airbus has developed a fully integratedhardware (Class 3*) based on advanced and openarchitecture, within the Airbus cockpitenvironment. The EFB display is harmoniouslyintegrated within the cockpit and is fully operableboth on ground and during all flight phases.

EFB: Electronic Flight BagLPC: Less Paper CockpitFCOM: Flight Crew Operations ManualGSM: Global System for Mobile CommunicationsGPRS: General Packet Radio Service SATCOM: SATellite COMmunications

Glossary* Hardware Classes are defined in the FAA Advisory Circular,referenced AC 120-76A , and in the JAA TemporaryGuidance Leaflet, referenced TGL-36.

LPC - ‘Less Paper in the Cockpit’The best way to manage flight operationsdocumentation and optimize performance calculation on your EFB


e-documentation modules� These permit onboard consultation, in

electronic format, of the requiredregulatory operational documentation

� The continuously upgraded HMI allows efficient access to information

� Inter-module communication permits automatic consideration of the impact of inoperative MEL items in the performance modules calculations.

e-performance modulesA fast, easy and accurate way of performancecomputation:

� Maximize takeoff weight or flex temperature

� Facilitate aircraft trimming

� A specific user-friendly screen has been developed for each performancecalculation module (takeoff, landing,weight & balance and in-flight).

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FCOM consultation with filtering of the documentation on ECAM warning, advanced bookmark management,three layers of information, etc...

The ‘Less Paper in the Cockpit’applications suite was the initial step

towards a paperless cockpit.An updated LPC will now become

a key application for your EFB, allowing:

� Electronic dispatch, update and consultationof operating manuals, through e-documentation

modules (FCOM, MEL and airline designeddocuments)

� Optimized performance computation through e-performance modules (takeoff, landing,

weight & balance and in-flight).


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Take off performance computation module

Weight & balance calculation module

FCOM: Flight Crew Operationing ManualMEL: Minimum Equipment ListECAM: Electronic Centralized Aircraft MonitorHMI: Human Machine InterfaceJAA: Joint Aviation AuthoritiesFAA: Federal Aviation AdministrationTCCA: Transport Canada Civil AviationTOW: Take Off Weight

Glossary

* Hardware Classes are defined in the FAA Advisory Circular, referencedAC 120-76A , and in the JAA Temporary Guidance Leaflet, referencedTGL-36.

A wide range of benefitsThe electronic dispatch, update and consultationof operational documents contributes to:

� Reduce revision and update dispatch times

� Improve technical data accuracy

� Reduce the documentation dispatch and management costs

E-performance modules enable significant savings due to:

� Fast integration of last-minute changes (e.g. runway length reduction, meteorologicalevents), which could otherwise cause delays

� Accurate calculation of performance, which eliminates the conservatism which has to be built into traditional TOW tables, and can increase maximum takeoff weight by as much as 1,000 kg which increases revenue opportunities

� Significant engine life extension by the use of the optimal flex takeoff temperature thereby significantly reducing engine maintenance costs.

LPC management

LPC involves both a ground and onboardelement:

� An LPC administrator uses ground tools to prepare the information used in the cockpit by the flight crew.

� Flight crews use airborne tools to access to the information dispatched by the EFB administrator and relevant to each specific aircraft (tailored for each registration number).

Regulation status

The Airbus LPC applications suite installedon a laptop has already been approved by severalAviation Authorities (JAA, FAA, TCCA) as an EFB Class 1* compliant solution.

eLogbookEfficient and cost effective management ofmaintenance andpilot reports


Application scopeThe eLogbook serves two main groups within an airline :

� Flight operations (standard defect reporting)

� Line maintenance and maintenance control centre (aircraft status management andrecording of maintenance tasks)

Main functions� Capture of standardized logbook entries

� Follow-up of aircraft technical status

� Full integration and data synchronization with AIRMAN taking advantage of its troubleshooting recommendations

� High level of customization for operating mode and basic reports

� Link to Airbus Minimum Equipment List viewerto evaluate impacts on dispatch

� Electronic signature management

� Scheduled maintenance through work orders

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Compared to the traditional papertechnical logbook, the eLogbook delivers:

� Simplified data entry, eliminating errorsin manual transcription and reducing

techlog management costs

� Standardized reports improving dataaccuracy with faster access and enabling

quicker fault identification

� Seamless and efficient communication in realtime between pilots and maintenance mechanics

Combined with AIRMAN, the eLogbook provides thefollowing uniquenesses:

� Single central repository and easy history trackingfor all reports and maintenance tasks using existingAIRMAN database

� Full benefit of AIRMAN’s correlations andrecommendations to troubleshoot the aircraft

� Integration with maintenance management processes

The eLogbook offers the opportunity to make savings byeliminating the cost of managing a paper techlog,reducing delays and cancellations and contributing to animproved dispatch process. It is compliant with theoperational approval requirements of the local authorities.The eLogbook is part of the ‘FlySmart with Airbus’ offer.

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Capture of standardizedlogbook entriesThe pilot enters standardized pilot reports via an intuitiveand user-friendly interface. Free text is also possible.

When validated, the reports can be transmitted to theground and are then available within the central databaseAIRMAN for further analysis.

Follow-up of aircraft technicalstatusThe logbook status page provides a synthesized view of the aircraft technical status with:� Status of the flight

� Standardized defect status

� Status of the maintenance release

Full integration and datasynchronization with AIRMANThe maintenance team can also consult the aircraft statuswithin AIRMAN and benefit from AIRMAN’s expertise tosolve the defects.

High level of customization foroperating mode and basicreportsBasic reports can be customized depending on airlinepolicy. Parameters such as fuel on board, anti-icingcan be easily recorded.

Figure 1: Standard defect selection

Figure 2: Status page

Figure 3: Pre-flight report

Airborne infrastructureA modular architecture designed to meet your current and future needs


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The onboard network architecture comprise:

� Electronic displays

� Network access socket

� Aircraft/ground communication link

� Server units

Flexible, FlySmart with Airbus architecture enablesyou to configure and select the part you need.

Electronic displaysAirbus developed a fully integrated (Class 3*) terminalfor pilots, in accordance with the Airbus cockpitenvironment.

It is designed not to hide and not to attract the eyesversus the other cockpit instruments when the pilot isseated at the reference pilot eye position.

Each onboard integrated terminal consists of:

� One display unit with touch screen and

� One processing unit

� In addition, one keyboard unit and integrated pointing device are installed in the cockpit

The Airbus EFB applications can also be hosted onpartially integrated platforms (Class 1 or 2*).

Network accessThe Network access provides pilots with wired andwireless connection to access the EFB servers on theaircraft. These access points are:

� USB ports to allow pilots to upload and download datato and from their EFB. This also allows the connection ofa printer or any other device (DVD, CD drivers,…). Theseports are located on the Airbus Class 3* display unit.

Airborne ethernet network

Displays and access

means Server units

Aircraft/groundcommunication channels


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� RJ45 plugs to connect computers to the EFB on board network (pilot or airline laptop,DVD,…). These connectors are located on the Captain’s and First Officer’s lateral panels.Other connectors are located close to the third occupant station, and cabin door 1.

� Cabin Wireless LAN Unit (CWLU) to connect wireless-enabled mobile computers to the EFB on board network during flight and on the ground (pilots, cabin and maintenance crews laptop). Three CWLUs are provided to cover the communication within the aircraft

Aircraft/groundcommunicationAirbus EFB solutions can communicate with yourground-based airline information system in orderto allow the easy transfer of data for flightoperations and EFB update and maintenancepurposes.For on ground communication, the TerminalWireless LAN Unit (TWLU) provides wirelesscommunication in accordance with ARINC 763and based on 802.11 standard between theaircraft and the airport wireless terminal(Gatelink).In-flight communications are supported bySATCOM in narrow band (2.4 / 9.6 Kbps) andwider band (64 Kbps and future evolutions),via the L-band INMARSAT satellite network.Airbus is also developing solutions based onmobile telecommunications technology(GSM/GPRS/UMTS).

Cabin wireless LAN units

Cabin network server unit

Aircraft network server unit

Server interface unit

Terminal area wireless LAN unit

Airport wireless LAN (gatelink)

Aircraft/ground communication

For further details on the airborne infrastructure, pleaserefer to the FlySmart with Airbus Configuration Guide available for each Airbus aircraft family (Ref. For Long Range aircraft: BTCE 753.0205/05)

USB: Universal Serial BusCD/DVD: Compact/Digital Video DiscRJ45: Registered Jack - 45LAN: Local Area NetworkTWLU:Terminal Wireless LAN UnitCWLU:Cabin Wireless LAN UnitGSM: Global System for Mobile CommunicationsGPRS: General Packet Radio Service SATCOM: SATellite COMmunicationsUMTS: Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

Glossary

* Hardware Classes are defined in the FAA Advisory Circular,referenced AC 120-76A , and in the JAA TemporaryGuidance Leaflet, referenced TGL-36.

Ethernet switch unit

Server unitsThe airborne network is comprised of several serverscompliant with ARINC standards in order to:

� Secure the interface between the aircraft avionics systems and the FlySmart with Airbus platform

� Access the communication channels

� Perform data updates and software loads from the ground

� Read and store the real-time data acquired from the avionics

� Host FlySmart with Airbus applications (Flight Operations, Maintenance & Engineering, Cabin, Passengers)...

ServicesA complete set of servicesmatching your organization for the efficient managementof information


EFB information from the Airbus Customer Portal up tothe onboard platform:

� Continuous and secured workflows of Airbus data

� Ability to manage in a single process and with common tools the configuration of all EFBs acrossall Airbus aircraft families

� Security rules and guidelines to guarantee the origin and the integrity of the information loadedonboard

� Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components and open communication technologies to update and usethe EFB wherever the aircraft is.

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Airbus supports you all the way through your EFBproject implementation and management.

Airbus EFB solutions include services speciallydesigned to assist you during:

� The first deployment of the system to set up the organization and related processes, tasksand follow up

� The daily operations and maintenance of thesystem to support the management of the EFB and to update the EFB applications and data.

Thanks to this complete range of services, AirbusEFB solutions provide consistent management of the

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Entry into serviceassistanceAirbus provides all the necessary support to buildyour roadmap in terms of organization andprocesses, tasks and follow up.

Platform administrator trainingSpecific training will be provided to the FlySmartwith Airbus administrator to be able to use theadministration tools for the platform.

Operational approvalassistanceIn order to ensure the use of other applications,Airbus assists you for the development, oradaptation of specific applications.

Integration of applicationsIn order to ensure the use of other applications,Airbus assists you for specific applications,development or adaptation.

DocumentationThe deployment and use of Airbus EFB solutionsare supported by user guides, tutorials andFlySmart with Airbus administration guides.This documentation is regularly updated and dispatched.

Hot-lineAirbus will provide level one support through a hot-line assistance available 24 hours a day,7 days a week, to cover all EFB issues, includingpartners applications, and to answer end-usersand administrators requests:

� First contact with the user

� Assessment of the issue’s severity

� Basic analysis and resolution of simple technical or functional issues

Ground toolsIn order to update data and applications beforeloading on the aircraft, as well as to manage the fleet configuration, a set of ground tools built toARINC 665 standards, are provided to you:

� Software and data packages deliverythrough Airbus Customer Portal

� Data loads building tool

� Software and data loads dispatch manager

� Software and data loading configuration manager

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