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 have partnered to launch up to 15 pilot applications for smart mobile phones like Blackberrys and iPhones.
- The mobile service provides comprehensive features including full Airport Facility Directory information with interactive hotlinks, detailed weather data (METARs, TAFs, radar/satellite), weather briefings, TFRs, and DUATs flight planning.
- The annual subscription is priced at $169 for the initial year, with renewals costing $129 per year.
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