Ryanair is upgrading its digital flight operations and signed a multi-year agreement with Boeing to use its Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0 electronic flight bag (EFB) solution. The FliteDeck Pro 5.0 EFB will provide support for the carrier's Next-Generation 737 and 737 Max fleet. Ryanair is Boeing’s largest airline customer in Europe with a fleet of 411 737NGs and 146 737-8-200s at the end of March. Its Max fleet is set to grow to 210 737-8-200 ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft and it will receive 300 Max 10 aircraft by 2034. The group’s Austrian airline, Lauda, flies 27 leased A320s.
“We are excited to integrate Boeing's newest electronic flight bag into our operations. This advanced tool will optimize our flight operations, minimize disruptions, and enhance efficiency across our expanding fleet,” said Neal McMahon, chief operations officer of Ryanair.
The latest version of FliteDeck Pro includes enhanced pilot briefings, route planning and traffic features, “This technology enables Ryanair with real-time data and insights, enhancing decision making and flight operations,” commented Brad Surak, vice president of Boeing Digital Aviation Solutions.