Press Release

Issued by FlightSafety International.

October 31, 2016

FlightSafety International's new FlightBag application is receiving outstanding customer reviews. More than 16,000 pilots and maintenance technicians have started using this newly enhanced courseware delivery and presentation application since it was introduced in late July. They have already downloaded in excess of 1.5 million training documents.

“We are pleased that a rapidly growing number of customers are using FlightBag to download and review their training documents,” said Daniel MacLellan, senior vice president. operations. “This clearly demonstrates the efficiency and ease of use this new App offers. FlightBag is another example of the innovative services we provide and clear demonstration of our position as the leader in customer service.”

FlightSafety's FlightBag app offers features that increase the effectiveness of courseware delivery, presentation, and use. Its interaction with FlightSafety's courseware includes enhanced annotation capabilities and document organization choices.

The FlightBag App is available for use in pilot, maintenance technician, and flight attendant courses. Publications include digital training manuals, cockpit posters, flashcards, and guides that serve as an excellent resource for post-course review and reference.

FlightBag features advanced capabilities over the existing eReader app, including an enhanced notes functionality that automatically transfers the customers' notes and bookmarks to subsequent document versions, as well as a more robust annotation tool kit for highlighting, drawing, and grid placement. “FlightBag represents the new digital cornerstone for FlightSafety to engage with our customers.” Added Joe Warakomski, deputy chief information officer. “We look forward to continuing to build new features and capabilities to enhance the customer experience.”

In addition to the Apple iOS version of the app, a web browser based version is available that provides access to electronic courseware via non iPad devices, such as Windows laptops, Windows, and Android tablet devices.