Press Release: navAero tBag C22 Class II EFB Achieves STC on MD-80

JANUARY 14, 2008 Chicago, IL USA — the navAero tBag™C22 has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) as a Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag system on the MD-82/83/87 Series aircraft.

Executed by navAero in cooperation with U.S. Technical and Allegiant Airlines, this marks yet another STC achieved for the navAero tBagC22 Class 2 EFB hardware. The STC Number ST02409CH-D or the MD-82/83/87 aircrafts was issued on November 6, 2007. Allegiant plans a fleet-wide deployment of the navAero EFB hardware on its MD-80 aircrafts. As a Class II device, the navAero tBag™C22 system is suitable for use during all phases of flight.

navAero spokesperson, Ken Crowhurst, stated “We are tremendously excited about achieving this STC for our Class 2 EFB system into one of the world's most enduring aircraft types. With the navAero tBag™ C22 Class II EFB computer and display technology, we are giving MD-80 operators the ability to bring glass cockpit-type technology in this aircraft. Our STC gives them the ability to deploy a rugged hardware platform suitable for running the most demanding and advanced electronic charting applications and other aviation software - all of which are designed to give commercial airlines the technology that can allow them to improve their operational efficiency and increase their situational awareness. We are delighted to have collaborated with Allegiant Airlines to be our launch customer for the MD-80 series.”

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