Eletronic flight bags como parte do desenvolvimento nos cenários de cockpit

Abstract

This study was designed to demonstrate the Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) benefits for both pilots and air operators. The theme analysis is justified considering that the printed papers use has become outdated in contemporary society and polluting, thus, can be replaced by electronic devices, especially in aircraft. The study also considered the high costs annually supported by companies with the physical documents, resources these that would serve to boost investment in electronic devices. Such equipment appeared initially on tablets and, later, were also installed in aircraft cockpits, with high acceptance in the cabin development process. It has also become a tool for redundancy and flight support, contributing for a safer and more efficient operation, in addition to the reduction of environmental impact. The research also highlighted the challenges faced during the introduction of EFB related to the flaws presented in its first versions. The types and classifications of electronic devices were also discussed from the bibliographic examination consisted in aeronautical documents and publications, which legitimize its use in aircraft. To illustrate its practical applicability, the brazilian company Latam was chosen, pointing out how the company’s pilot training is carried out and what are the steps and time necessary for the technical crew’s qualification to use these electronic devices on flights. Finally, some monetary figure saved by certain companies, after the adoption of electronic devices, were exposed, and values of reducing CO2 emissions into the atmosphere were showed, in attendance to the sustainable development of activity.