LOS ANGELES, CA - January 15, 2004 - Teledyne Controls, a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), announced today that GB Airways' fleet of Airbus A320/A321 has been equipped with Teledyne's Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution.
GB Airways completed installation on their Airbus fleet after the required CAA STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) and EASA approval were obtained in late 2003. These regulatory achievements allow GB Airways to take advantage of the operational improvement provided by the Teledyne Controls Electronic Flight Bag system.
"Teledyne's solution offers a durable and simple system with room for future expansion," said GB Airways' Airbus Fleet Manager Captain Andrew Packer. "This proven system, used by many US carriers, supplies timely and accurate data that will be instrumental in improving our operation through areas, such as reduced maintenance costs, increased engine life, and maximum uplift." The EFB solution includes Teledyne's Onboard Performance Software (OPS), a flight deck tool that provides takeoff and landing performance data, along with weight and balance information under all combinations of current environmental airport, and aircraft system conditions. Running on a Hammerhead HH3 tablet computer, configured as a Class 2 device, the full system provides pilots with a light, portable, and easy-to-use tool.
"The selection of our EFB by GB Airways, who is a key European airline, is pivotal in our strategy, and provides Teledyne Controls with a competitive edge in European markets " said Todd Stout, RAF (Ret.) Teledyne Controls' Sales Manager for the Europe region. "GB Airways is a pro-active, progressive and cost-conscious European airline whom we are excited to work with. We look forward to collaborating on other paperless cockpit solutions in the future."
Teledyne Controls' Electronic Flight Bag is an open platform that integrates software applications, such as onboard performance, aeronautical charts, graphical weather, and an electronic documentation browser capable of displaying flight operations manuals, equipment lists, operating procedures, and many other airlines documents. The applications can run on a variety of compact ruggedized PC based computers that ensure secured storage, high visibility, and eliminate the traditional cumbersome flight bag. This innovative paperless cockpit solution replaces time-consuming paper manual methods, therefore improving data accuracy and flight crew productivity. It also provides a quantifiable return on investment for the airlines.
About GB Airways
GB Airways is a London Gatwick based airline that serves 26 destinations in France, Southern Europe and North Africa. Operating under a franchise agreement with British Airways, GB Airways ensures all elements of service are delivered in the style of British Airways; flight numbers use a BA prefix; aircraft are painted in British Airways livery; Cabin Crew wear the British Airways uniform and offer on-board service that matches the highest standards of British Airways. Although totally independent, a close working relationship is maintained with British Airways who also provide reservations, engineering, handling and revenue accounting services for GB Airways within the UK. GB Airways is owned by the Bland Group. Further information about GB Airways can be found at www.gbairways.com.
About Teledyne Controls
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Teledyne Controls is a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, and a leading manufacturer and innovator of a wide range of air transport, business & commuter aircraft, helicopter, and airport systems. Teledyne Controls supports its many airline, airframe, helicopter, and airport customers with extensive product-support bases and worldwide facilities. More information about Teledyne Controls can be found at http://www.teledynecontrols.com.
About Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronics, instruments and communication products, systems engineering solutions aerospace engines and components and on-site gas and power generation systems. Teledyne Technologies has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Canada. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies' website at www.teledyne.com.
Teledyne Controls Contacts:
Warren Hechinger
Director of Sales & Service Europe & CIS
Phone: +1 (310) 442-4169
Email: warren_hechinger@teledyne.com
Todd Stout
Manager of Sales & Service Europe
Phone: +44 (0) 159-067-3887
Email: TStout@teledyne.com
