November 7, 2012

Jeppesen Completes Successful Rapid Decompression Tests on iPad (4th Generation) and iPad Mini

Rapid decompression testing on iPad mini and iPad (4th generation) were completed to an altitude of 51,000 feet and are part of the program used by operators to obtain FAA authorization for in-flight use of Jeppesen’s industry-leading mobile app solutions on iPad

Englewood, Colo. | 07 Nov 2012 | By Jeppesen

Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, has completed successful rapid decompression tests of a new iPad (4th generation) with Retina display and iPad mini, proving device integrity in the unlikely event of sudden cabin pressure loss. The successful tests were completed to an altitude of 51,000 feet and are part of the program used by operators to obtain FAA authorization for in-flight use of Jeppesen’s industry-leading mobile app solutions on iPad.

Jeppesen completed similar tests of a representative iPad, iPad 2 and iPad (3rd generation) when each tablet was introduced to the market by Apple. No anomalies were detected during testing of any of the iPad models. The new iPad mini and updated iPad (4th generation) are both designed to run existing iPad apps, including those from Jeppesen, “as is.”

The Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck app for consumer use is available for download at no additional charge for Jeppesen digital data subscribers through the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. To use the app, customers need a digital JeppView or Express JeppView subscription. For details on enterprise use, please contact Jeppesen.

To view a video that discusses electronic flight bag (EFB) hardware qualification and shows a previous rapid decompression test process with the iPad (3rd generation), please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvQAUyMBeiY.

For more information on Jeppesen’s leading mobile aviation solutions, please visit www.jeppesen.com/mobile

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