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About EFB Users Forum
Co-Chairman: Captain Philipp Haller, Austrian Airlines
Co-Chairman: Captain Will Ware, Southwest Airlines
This activity provides a unified forum for airlines, system integrators, hardware and software providers, regulators, and other interested parties to present and discuss topics of interest to the EFB user community. This includes but is not limited to EFB subjects such as:
- Regulatory changes
- Communication interfaces (including media, provider, connectivity)
- Data input devices, terminals, displays, and interactive devices
- Hardware and software development
- Electrical interfaces and power supply
- Operational issues
The EFB Users Forum attracts airlines, suppliers, and regulators to discuss operational and technical trends. Speakers are invited to share their experiences and exchange information to identify issues and their potential solutions. This activity provides benefits to the aviation community by:
- Clarifying in-service issues
- Supporting operational enhancements
- Promoting interchangeability of hardware and compatibility of software
- Increasing competition and product offerings
- Encouraging harmonized regulations
- Publicizing EFB developments
- Advancing new EFB applications
Travel
Conference Location
The EFB Users Forum and EXPO will be conveniently located at the same venue in Annapolis, Maryland.
The Westin Annapolis
100 Westgate Circle
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Hotel Reservations
TBD
Airport
Annapolis, Maryland is served by:
- Baltimore-Washington International (BWI)
- 24 miles north of Annapolis
- Washington Reagan National (DCA)
- 35 miles west of Annapolis
- Washington-Dulles International (IAD)
- 60 miles west of Annapolis
Ground Transportation
Convenient modes of transportation include:
- Taxi
- BWI - approximately $50.00
- DCA - approximately $100.00
- IAD - approximatel $150.00
- Uber
- BWI - approximately $30.00
- DCA - approximately $30.00
- IAD - approximately $60.00
- Rental Car
- Valet parking is available at the Westin Annapolis for $20.00 per day
Online Registration
An EFB Users Forum Badge is required for all activities related to the EFB Users Forum to include the technical meeting, exhibit areas, receptions, etc.
Preregistration List
- The Preregistration List will be available 2 week berfore the conference.
Attendance Fees
TBD
On-Site Registration
TBD
Thank you to our 2020 Exhibitors who have applied their support to the 2021 EFB Users Forum
Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors who have applied their support to the 2021 EFB Users Forum
EFB Meeting Materials
APIM 09-009D: EFB Users Forum
- EFB Users Forum Announcement
- EFB Users Forum Agenda
- EFB Users Forum Procedure Guide
- EFB Users Forum Presentation Guide
- EFB Users Forum Meeting Reports and Presentations
General Topics of Discussion
|
Regulatory Issues |
EFB Programs |
|---|---|
| EFB policy updates/education | Operator experiences, tips, and best practices |
| Coordinating with regulators | Achieveing paperless operations |
| EFB policy change initiatives | EFB Administration tools, procedures, and device control |
| EFB standards development | EFB training |
| Qualifying devices for EFB use | Operational procedures |
| Design and installation approvals | Risk and safety management |
| Obtaining EFB authorization and approvals |
EFB business case considerations |
| NextGen/SESAR initiatives | Industry trends and updates |
| Harmonizing international regulations |
|
|
EFB Hardware/Software |
The Human Element |
|---|---|
| On-aircraft connectivity to the databus | Human factors |
| Off-aircraft connectivity | Culture and change management |
| Security | Human-Machine interfaces |
| Portable and installed EFBs | EFB innovations |
| Mounting and viewable stowage | Workload consideratins |
| Power supply and battery issues | Single sign-on and data entry |
| EFB architecture and design failure and recovery procedures |
Seamless app to app navigation |
| Related Activities | |||
| EFB Subcommittee | Monday June 7, 2021 | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | Caucus |
| EFB EXPO | Tuesday June 8, 2021 | 2:00 pm-7:00 pm | Annapolis and Senate Ballrooms |
| EFB Users Forum | Wednesday June 9, 2021 | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | Capitol Ballroom |
| Supplemental EXPO | Wednesday June 9, 2021 | During coffee breaks and lunch |
Annapolis and Senate Ballrooms |
| Welcome Reception | Wednesday June 9, 2021 | evening event |
TBD |
| EFB Users Forum | Thursday June 10, 2021 | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | Capitol Ballroom |
Brought to You By
AEEC 2021 Sponsors
AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC are aviation industry activities organized by ARINC Industry Activities, an industry program of SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC)®, to establish consensus technical standards, known globally as ARINC Standards, and develop shared technical solutions that no one organization could accomplish independently.