World Fuel Services Collaborates with Seattle Avionics

    Oct. 2, 2017
    As a result of this unique agreement, charts from industry leader SA will be available at no cost to WFS users.
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    September 28, 2017 – HOUSTON – World Fuel Services (WFS) announced a product integration today with Seattle Avionics Software (SA) to bundle SA charts and plates in WFS’ new iPad app.  

    As a result of this unique agreement, charts from industry leader SA will be available at no cost to WFS users. Approximately 30,000 charts will be available for 51 countries outside of North America, plus over 12,000 in North America, as well as 4,500 hand‐drawn U.S. airport diagrams, and all chart data will be conveniently bundled into WFS’ iPad app.

    “We have worked together to integrate SA charts with our dynamic overlay maps,” said Jeff Briand, VP, global trip support for WFS. “By integrating SA’s ChartData in the app, we are making it easy for users to understand their options with real‐time weather and approach plates. And all chart information and flight plans are available offline so pilots can generate complex flight plans from anywhere – an especially valuable tool for a variety of mission types.” Briand stresses that the availability of offline data, will make this app an especially valuable pilot resource for a variety of mission types.    

    The approach plates available in the app can take minutes off pilot approaches. Seattle Avionics ChartData™ data includes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) geo‐referenced data for 60 countries with approach‐certified DO200A charts, 40,000 CFII approach plates, and hand‐drawn diagrams representing every paved airport in the U.S. The app will also include international approach plates and data for 50 more countries covering Europe, Australia, and the Caribbean. Most importantly, Seattle Avionics ChartData™ data is updated and re‐certified every 28 days to ensure accuracy.  

    “We selected SA because the breadth of their content, their map quality, and their consistently updated, accurate data,” said Briand. “Our new iPad app will provide regular chart updates, automatic trip kits, and many more unique features to deliver an unmatched user experience.”

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