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Old 09-18-2013 | 05:15 PM
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Looks like we're finally getting them:

"As you know, last fall we talked about the EFB coming, and then again in April when Brad and I had an all-pilot conference call we talked a little bit about where we were and mentioned that we were looking at the technology. We continue to work behind the scenes to get all the pieces lined up to bring this product to you, because I know you really need it out there. Right now we’re working with the FAA to gain approval and move forward with the testing of the device. We have a few things left on the aircraft testing to be resolved with the FAA, and I hope that will be resolved shortly. Our plan right now is to start field testing the EFB in the fourth quarter of this year, and we’ll use approximately 20 to 25 pilots initially to start testing. So you should see some folks out there with EFBs.
This test phase will last about six months once we get it started. As we’ve talked in the past, we’re leaning toward an iPad, as it looks like the best product for us. And as soon as we get the testing complete, we’ll move forward. There will be a lot more information that comes out about how we’re going to distribute the devices and that sort of thing, but right now we’re starting to make some progress and hopefully you’ll begin to see some folks out there with them."
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Old 09-18-2013 | 06:43 PM
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So what you're saying is... next summer. If everything goes as planned, as that always happens.
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Old 09-18-2013 | 07:47 PM
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If we have to give up OJI or anything else to get em.. I'll keep my 50lb flight case thanks.
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Old 09-18-2013 | 08:47 PM
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If we have to give up OJI or anything else to get em.. I'll keep my 50lb flight case thanks.
x2...why should we be bribed with the equipment we need to do our jobs?
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Old 09-19-2013 | 07:49 AM
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My back is feeling better already!
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Old 09-19-2013 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Yazzoo
x2...why should we be bribed with the equipment we need to do our jobs?
How do you figure you "need" it?
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Old 09-19-2013 | 07:58 AM
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Anyone at xjt know whose behind this? Do you guys have an efb team or manager or something?
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Old 09-19-2013 | 08:02 AM
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If I am not mistaken delta is going with galaxy tabs
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Old 09-19-2013 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by buddies8
If I am not mistaken delta is going with galaxy tabs
and im sure they were probably bought used in china for 1/10th of the price, like the rest of their narrowbody fleet, haha
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