# Tablet-Equipped Cockpits The Latest American Airlines Airplanes Features the Latest Technology By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-airlines-airplanes References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5991719/this-is-what-its-like-to-have-an-ipad-in-the-cockpit) & [gadling](http://www.gadling.com/2013/03/20/cockpit-chronicles-the-ipad-flight-bag-is-finally-here-video/) The latest [American Airlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponsored-in-flight-wi) airplanes will now come equipped with [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calculator-app) in the cockpit. The travel company is the first of its kind to install the tablets, relegating the paper-based Jepperson guides as a thing of the past. The paper guides weighed approximately 40 pounds. Space has as such been freed up with the introduction of the iPad here. And while it is a modern development, in line with present demands for enhanced technology while on board flights, the way in which it is received among pilots will remain to be seen. For the present moment however, it represents a huge step for not online American Airlines, but also for the aviation industry as a whole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tablet-equipped Cockpits:** Implementing tablet technology in cockpits to replace paper-based guides presents an opportunity for more efficient and streamlined operations in the aviation industry. - **Digital Transformation in Airlines:** The adoption of iPads in American Airlines airplanes highlights the potential for digital transformation in the airline industry, unlocking new possibilities for improved in-flight experiences and operational efficiency. - **Technology-driven Flight Operations:** The shift towards tablet-equipped cockpits signifies a shift towards technology-driven flight operations, paving the way for innovative solutions and disruptive advancements in aviation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation:** The introduction of tablet technology in the cockpit of American Airlines airplanes paves the way for technological advancements and operational improvements in the aviation industry. - **Technology:** The integration of iPads in cockpit operations represents a significant opportunity for technology companies to develop specialized aviation software and solutions. - **Travel:** The use of tablets in the cockpit demonstrates a trend towards tech-enabled travel experiences, indicating potential for further innovations in the travel industry as a whole. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sponsored In-Flight Wi Fi Perks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponsored-in-flight-wi.md) - [Airline Premium Display Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-avionics.md) - [Free Inflight Wi-Fi Perks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-inflight-wi.md) - [4K In-Flight Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-avionics-astrov.md) - [Featherlight 5G-Enabled Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air.md) - [Digital Airline Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-bag-tags.md) - [Newly Optimized Airbuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newly-optimized-airbus.md) - [Advanced Digital Flight Communications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-and-united-airlines.md) - [Artificial Airline Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pilot.md)