EasyJet Drops Paper Charts for Tablets in Cockpit to Save Costs
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EasyJet Plc plans to replace paper charts and manuals with tablets in the cockpits of all its jets by the end of this month as Europe’s second biggest discount carrier seeks to lower fuel costs and reduce delays.
Removing heavy log books and other printed materials from cockpits will reduce EasyJet’s fuel bill by about $500,000 a year, the Luton, England-based airline said today. The carrier is also developing drone technology capable of inspecting planes for damage, which may be introduced as early as next year.