Benefits
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Increased speed and capacity
The all-new modern architecture and computing hardware of the BFMC translates to increased processing speed up to 10x faster than previous flight management systems. A larger capacity can easily accommodate worldwide navigation databases and allow space for the future growth of new features and system updates.
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Proven reliability
The BFMS is designed to meet the high-reliability expectations our customers depend on and built to the highest quality standards. Tested and validated with customer input and real-world data, the BFMS assures that day-to-day operations are predictable and reliable. In addition to more reliable performance, the BFMS has increased mean time between failure (MTBF) statistics compared to other competitive solutions. -
Comprehensive basic features
The BFMS delivers value with decreased fuel consumption, improved situational awareness, and reduced pilot workload and maintenance costs. In addition to the legacy Flight Management Computer functionality, Boeing has also incorporated 16 new features and 30 improved features included as basic functionality. -
Fuel-saving optional features
Get the most out of your BFMS with six new cost-saving features that improve flight planning, navigation, and performance. Reduce fuel consumption and carbon emission with the Optimized Flight Efficiency, and Fuel Flow Factor and Drag Factor Uplink features that provides more accurate fuel predictions.
Retrofit your FMCs to maximize operational efficiency
Boeing Flight Management System (BFMS) retrofit is available for 737 MAX and 737 NG.
Upgrade your Flight Management Computer (FMC) and start realizing the robust performance and cost-saving benefits of the BFMS. With customer input, the Boeing designed, built, and supported BFMS addresses the limitations of the legacy FMC, adds a comprehensive new and improved feature set, and delivers the reliable performance our customers expect.
Boeing offers installation alternatives that allow you to minimize airplane downtime. Contact us for more information about specific airplane configurations.
Compliment your BFMS with the reliable Touchscreen Control Display Unit (TCDU). To learn more, click here.
Support and Services
Full-flight simulator and training device upgrade
Two BFMC Line Replaceable Units (LRU)
Available for purchase on Boeing Parts Page and Simulator Marketplace.
Simulated Boeing Flight Management Computer (simBFMC)
A simulated hardware version using real Boeing Flight Management System (BFMS) software. Communicates with the BFMS SW via an Ethernet connection to a customer’s training device. One simBFMC simulates two BFMC LRUs. Available for purchase on Simulator Marketplace.
Navigation Data Test and Validation
BFMS Simulator - A desktop simulator that runs the exact BFMS software as on the airplane. A cost-effective solution that can be used by pilots, flight operations, and avionics engineers to performing RNP AR flyability checks as well as navigation procedure test & validation. Available for purchase on Boeing Parts Page and Simulator Marketplace.
As manufacturer of the Boeing Flight Management Computer, Boeing offers a new Navigation Data Service that includes generating and delivering Navigation Databases and offering new web-based tools available on MyBoeingFleet.com to compare and manage your Navigation Databases adding efficiency to your monthly operations.
Navigation Data
The BFMS supports Navigation Data from all three major data suppliers (Jeppesen, Lufthansa Systems, and NAVBLUE), giving customers the ability to choose which provider best fits their needs. To learn more about Jeppesen NavData offerings, click here.
BFMS Data Tools
Customers can access the BFMS Data Tools via MyBoeingFleet. With a modern, intuitive interface, the BFMS Data Tools allow for quick and comprehensive data analysis. Customers are able to easily identify differences between cycles, review RNP AR tolerance variations, access coverage maps, and perform advanced queries that drill into data further than ever before.
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Flight Training
Training updates to describe the new and improved features are underway. Upon regulatory approval, training will be released through the MyBoeingFleet common download service.
Maintenance Training
Minor updates to graphics and nomenclature will be released for Maintenance Training services subscribers.
Repairs
Repair service is available for worldwide support of warranty and non-warranty repairs
Option Configuration and User Modifiable Databases
Boeing will assist customers in transitioning their legacy options and in the selection of new BFMC options to provide full BFMS benefits. Boeing will also assist in set-up of customized user-modifiable software (UMS) for the Loadable Defaults Database and Airline Operational Communications (AOC) Database to establish performance settings and Datalink settings before Entry into Service for forward fit and retrofit.