What's the Latest at ASA/Expressjet?
01-25-2013, 06:47 AM
#1995
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been told that the IPADS for the EFB's are sitting at the G/O. looks like we might be getting those things after all. probably mid year.
01-25-2013, 06:57 AM
#1996
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I know this isn't worth anything at all... I jumpseat on SKW all the time and I've heard numerous folks talk about a recent order for 7500 iPads. Thats what? Roughly the number of the combined ASA/XJT, and SKW pilot groups. I'll believe it when I see it though. Seems silly to arm the 50 seaters with iPads now. I'm sure there is alot of testing that needs to be done, plus wiring both sides of the cockpit with mounts and charging stations.
01-25-2013, 07:03 AM
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I know this isn't worth anything at all... I jumpseat on SKW all the time and I've heard numerous folks talk about a recent order for 7500 iPads. Thats what? Roughly the number of the combined ASA/XJT, and SKW pilot groups. I'll believe it when I see it though. Seems silly to arm the 50 seaters with iPads now. I'm sure there is alot of testing that needs to be done, plus wiring both sides of the cockpit with mounts and charging stations.
01-25-2013, 09:04 AM
#1998
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I heard in recurrent a week or two ago that the EFB was waiting on Jerry's signature on his desk. Your rumor fits the timeline. I certainly hope it's true. My flight back is on the verge of falling apart! Anyway, our (CRJ) instructors were pretty confident that they will be issued to individual pilots, not airplanes. So prospect of 'arming the 50 seaters with EFB' is irrelevant.
01-25-2013, 10:12 AM
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Not surprised... PCL contract signed, AE flying went to Republic, nothing in the pipeline for any carrier at SkyWest Inc. In december the iPads were basically a done deal, and a 6-year FO was looking at an upgrade in 2013! amazing how quickly things change.
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