Mumbai: In a shot in the arm for IndiGo, aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given its nod for “Electronic Flight Folder” (EFF) for the low cost airline that will help it in reducing the overall weight of aircraft and fuel consumption. The DGCA move is being dubbed as “a significant leap forward in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the aviation sector”.
The adoption of the Electronic Flight Folder will help IndiGo to carry pre-flight briefing data such as flight plans and weather charts in the digital form instead of hard copies.
“The move is expected to reduce the cost as well as other benefits like improved safety and increased efficiency in pre-flight preparations,” the Directorate General of Civil Aviation) said in a statement.
What is Electronic Flight Folder
The EFF technology helps in keeping the data of operational flight plans, weather and NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) weather charts, airfield data, and ETOPs (Extended Range Twin Operations) and helps pilots to access and process the information in a speedy way as it is helps providing digital briefing pack on their EFB (electronic flight bag) device.
According to the DGCA, the use of EFF technology allows airlines to use the latest data to optimise flight paths thereby reducing fuel consumption, and ultimately, lowering emissions. This would potentially lead to a large amount of fuel saving per annum.
Educating about the EFF, the aviation regulator said all the data gets automatically collected into an EFF file and integrated onto an EFB app that is useful during pre-flight preparations when time is of the essence.
“The transition from paper-based materials to EFBs has a direct impact on the weight of the aircraft. By eliminating the need for paper documents, the reliance on physical resources is reduced and the environmental impact associated with paper production and disposal is correspondingly decreased,” the DGCA said.
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