Jeppesen has teamed with Hilton Software to offer up to 15 applications for pilots that will interface with an increasing number of smart mobile phones. Jeppesen Mobile expects to be available soon on Blackberrys and iPhones, offering full Airport Facility Directory information, including touch activation for hotlinks to ASOS, ATIS and FBO phone numbers. The system also includes weather information, including metars, TAFs and information on winds and temperatures aloft, radar and satellite images. Pilots can also receive weather briefings and information on TFRs and file DUATs flight plans on their phones. Initial cost of the service is expected to be $169 per year with renewals pegged at $129.
Jeppesen Premiers Smart Phone-based Pilot Service
Key Takeaways:
- Jeppesen and Hilton Software are partnering to launch up to 15 mobile applications for pilots on smartphones like Blackberry and iPhone.
- The applications offer comprehensive aviation information, including full Airport Facility Directory data with hotlinks, detailed weather (METARs, TAFs, radar), TFRs, weather briefings, and DUATs flight plan filing.
- The service is priced at an initial annual cost of $169, with renewals set at $129 per year.
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