Nordwind Airlines

Fokker Services has been awarded a contract by Nordwind Airlines to provide its EFB solution for iPad on Nordwind Airlines’ A320, B737, B757, B767 and B777 fleet.

The EFB solution for iPad is said to be a Class 2B, EASA-certified installation, including mounting and power supply.

In addition to the hardware to mount and power the iPad, the platform also provides associated certification and supporting data, such as manual supplements.

Nordwind Airlines deputy technical director, continuing airworthiness manager Kirill Dedlovsky said: "After an intensive selection process Nordwind Airlines has chosen the EFB solution for iPad offered by Fokker Services.

"This provides a fully approved solution that meets Nordwind Airlines’ requirements in full."

Fokker Services marketing and sales vice-president Heino van der Laan said: "We look forward to making this project with five different aircraft types into a big success for Nordwind."

Nordwind Airlines and Fokker Services are working to implement the EFB solution for iPad on the entire fleet of the carrier, which is claimed to provide savings in weight, enhanced accessibility of information and performance data.

Fokker Technologies produces advanced components and systems for aircraft owners and operators. The company reported a turnover of €762m in 2013.

Image: Nordwind Airlines’ Boeing 737-800. Photo: courtesy of nordwind airlines.

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