Ryanair pilots will now use iPads rather than traditional paper flight manuals to help them navigate the skies.

The low-cost airline has launched electronic flight cags (EFB) for all pilots across its 300-strong fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

They now have full electronic use of Boeing’s Onboard Performance Tool, which includes take-off performance calculations, as well as instant access to the most up to date electronic flight manuals, which will improve time management and productivity, reducing dependency on paper.

These two applications are the first in a suite of products the airline will roll out over the coming months, including electronic charts and load sheets, subject to testing and approval from the Irish Aviation Authority.

Ryanair plans to eventually remove paper from the flight deck, eliminating 15kgs of manuals from each cockpit.

“Our progression towards a paperless flight deck has efficiency benefits recognised across the industry. A paperless cockpit is an efficient cockpit,” said Michael Hickey, Ryanair’s group director of operations.

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