Bombardier Flight Deck 33.2.3 - App Store

To enroll in using the Flight Deck app please contact:
Bombardier Technical Publications by email bbad.pubs.dist@aero.bombardier.com or phone 1-866-538-1247 or 1-514-855-2999.
Bombardier is pleased to announce that the new version 3 of its very popular Bombardier Flight Deck app is now available. It is a complete refactoring of the app, with many new and exciting capabilities.

The new version allows you to:
- Organize your documents for rapid access using tags, color-codes and favorites
- Swipe to the left any document title to tag it, color-code it or mark it as a favorite
- Visually search for documents with the new automatic thumbnail feature
- Select files easily on smaller devices with large icon view
- Annotate your documents with ink, highlighter, text, notes, photos or add a signature in one touch
- Select your favorite day and night time theme
- Support GDPR privacy legislation
- Read PDF files easily and intuitively with one touch full-screen mode and thumbnail page view
- Display Supporting Documents
- Runs on iPhone

Note to flight crews:
1. When you first install this application you MUST press the SYNC icon, which will resync all of your existing files to support the new file formats in this version. Make sure you allow yourself some time for this.
2. After syncing, pilots MUST take the time to read the Version 3.0 Pilot Training publication included on their account when using this version as an EFB as several of the icons have changed location. If you do not have this publication assigned to your device, contact flightdeckapp@aero.bombardier.com.
3. When clicking hyperlinks in a document, note that the hyperlink button has been moved to the navigation pane.
4. Check with your local authority for regulatory compliance of the new Bombardier Flight Deck app version 3 before deleting the previous version 2.
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Bringing Paperless¹ Efficiency to Pilots

No more carrying pounds of aircraft manuals and documents on-board. No more waiting for Temporary Revision (TR) updates. With the Bombardier Flight Deck* application, Bombardier* aircraft pilots can enjoy the benefits of going paperless¹ by being able to store and access manual data and other documentation instantly from their iPad(R) - without Wi-Fi. No other solution combines automatic TR updates, user control of content and aircraft serial number-specific information into one application. Bombardier Flight Deck* also includes all required FAA, EASA and TC compliant audit trails for paperless¹ operations.

All documents. All accessible. All in one Place.

Fast and easy, you can drag and drop electronic versions of aircraft documents, manuals and forms into online folders. Pilots simply enter a license code, then push a sync button on the iPad(R) and the updated documents are automatically downloaded and cataloged. In less time than it takes to send a fax, pilots can sign documents, add text and email it to the fleet manager.

Automatic Revision Updates

No more manually inserting revisions or Temporary Revisions (TRs) into Bombardier’s flight manuals. These are automatically inserted into the correct sections and distributed across every iPad(R) in the operator’s fleet by Bombardier Technical Publications. Valuable time is saved and pilots are always ready to fly in accordance with the latest regulatory requirements.
¹ Paperless refers to the process identified in the relevant airworthiness requirement pertaining to paperless cockpits, including but not limited to FAA-AC-91-78.
Use of the Bombardier Flight Deck* application does not relieve operator and its flight crew of their responsibility to comply with the applicable airworthiness authority approved documents.

Version History BFD v3.2.3 - Release Notes:

• Fixed an issue affecting BFD compatibility with iOS 27.
• Improved sync progress display to prevent the sync percentage from exceeding 100%.
• Improved memory management during synchronization to enhance application stability.
• Fixed a badge notification issue that could occur when an update was received while the application was in the foreground.

Known Issues:

1. Hyperlink Annotation Symbol
- Hyperlinks within PDF documents may display an annotation symbol.
- Tapping the annotation symbol may display an annotation pop-up.
- The hyperlink itself remains available for use.
2. Annotation Sharpness and Text Box Sizing
- Annotations created while a document is zoomed in may lose sharpness at higher zoom levels.
- Text boxes created while zoomed in may not resize correctly based on the text size when exiting the text box. 3.2.3 Sep 22 BFD v3.2.2 Release Notes
- Offline notification removed – The app no longer displays a pop-up when the iPad loses its Internet connection. Offline status is now indicated by the Sync button, and tapping it provides additional information about the current status. 3.2.2 Aug 12 Fixed an issue on iOS 26.5.2 where the Temporary Revisions (TR) and Supporting Documents (SD) pages could display a blank screen. 3.2.1 Jul 10 BFD v3.2 – Release Notes

We're pleased to introduce BFD v3.2, bringing improved reliability, stability, search enhancements, annotation improvements, and a smoother overall user experience.

Printing & PDF Improvements
• Improved print reliability on iOS 26 when printing selected page ranges.
• Enhanced PDF file handling, including improved support for PDF files with capitalized file extensions.

Search Enhancements
• Improved search performance and processing throughout the application.
• Resolved an issue that could interrupt navigation between search results.
• Fixed issues that could cause search results to be skipped or duplicated.
• The “Search in Library Content” shortcut now performs global searches correctly.

Annotations & Document Markup
• Improved annotation accuracy and usability while zoomed in on documents.
• Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when adding photo annotations using the camera.
• Photo and signature annotations can now be removed correctly using Undo and Trash actions.

Stability & Performance
• Improved overall app stability and memory management.
• Fixed a crash in the magnifier feature.
• Fixed situations that could result in blank screens when opening certain documents or returning from settings.

Synchronization & Connectivity
• Temporary network interruptions no longer trigger incorrect subscription error messages.
• Starting a synchronization while offline now immediately alerts users instead of appearing to stall.

Document Management
• Improved the process for removing audit reports.
• Removed duplicate entries that could appear in the Table of Contents.

Integrations & Shortcuts
• Resolved issues affecting Siri Shortcuts functionality.

Thank you for using BFD. These improvements are designed to provide a more reliable, efficient, and seamless experience for your fleet operations. 3.2 Jul 8 Release Notes for BFD v3.1.17:
- Automatic license verification (daily & at launch)
- New color-coded sync button indicators
- Improved sync reminders and notifications
- Enhanced offline management with progressive warnings
- Automatic checks on reconnection 3.1.17 Apr 1 Release Notes – BFD v3.1.16 HotFix:
- GoGo WiFi Connectivity Issue: Addresses a connectivity issue when using GoGo WiFi that prevented the application from transitioning correctly to offline mode.
- Upload Feature on iOS 26.3.1: Fixes the upload feature used to send files to the server when running iOS 26.3.1.
- iPhone Compatibility: Restores iPhone support for ground use only (not authorized for in-flight use under current EFB regulations). 3.1.16 Mar 18 - Improved Sync error handling to better manage loss of network connectivity and prevent incomplete file recovery after timeout events. 3.1.15 Feb 13 Global Pubs Search Improvement:
Improves the stability and reliability of Global Publications Search. 3.1.14 Jan 14 Release Notes for BFD v3.1.13:

Enhancements
- Improved database data handling and recovery, providing greater reliability in case of failures.
- Added support for named destinations, making navigation and linking more flexible.
- Improved memory management for the build search, resulting in better performance and reduced resource usage.

Fixes
- Audit reports are now correctly removed when the remove button is clicked.
- Fixed a crash that could occur when reordering favorites.
- Fixed registration issues for push notifications to ensure more consistent delivery. 3.1.13 10/08/2025 Release Notes for BFD v3.1.12:

- Fixed crash when reordering favorites.
- Fixed missing BFD user registrations for Push notification.
- Improve memory management for the build search. 3.1.12 05/29/2025 - Confirmation file deletion fix
- Binder Tabs improve links title options
- Sync improvement 3.1.11 04/11/2025 Hot Fix - Improve internet connectivity detection - Redundancy added with multiple destinations. 3.1.10 11/09/2024 Release Notes BFD v3.1.9:
Hot Fix: Improved network connectivity detection 3.1.9 08/21/2024 Release Notes BFD v3.1.8:
1- New branding logos and icon.
2- Global “All library” Search implemented.
3- Improved Confirmation process for fleet and type library selections.
4- Improved Confirmation page usability with updated button order and colour scheme.
5- New Confirmation count button keeps track of pilot tasks needed to complete in confirmation.
6- Fixed an intermittent issue with thumbnails not displaying correctly.
7- Default view for favourites now shows large thumbnails for better visual representation.
8- Fixed an issue in IOS 16/17 regional settings and 12-hour time display.
9- Fixed an issue with editing colour of annotations.
10- Seamless integration with Checklist app for a more comprehensive experience.
11- Apple PDF Kit is now set as default for easier document handling.
12- PDF Form fields may now include live calculations.
13- Updated web links for external resources and destination information.
14- Widget security improvements.
15- Page range is now supported for print, email, upload and upload to Evernote features. 3.1.8 07/25/2024 Release Notes BFD v3.1.7:
Hot Fixes:
The application was displaying a "Sync completed with error" notification when attempting to download a publication update. To address this issue, the following Hot Fix version has been implemented. 3.1.7 02/05/2024 A grace period of 24 hours has been implemented for the Bombardier 15 day sync limit 3.1.6 09/20/2023 Release Notes BFD v3.1.5:
Hot Fixes:
- Add Show option to user credentials.
- Fix for DRM encrypted file when exported 3.1.5 06/28/2023 Release Notes for Bombardier Flight Deck v3.1.4:

New Features:
- Implemented a reminder to sync within a certain period of time as defined by the OEM
- Enabled search in linked PDF documents.
- PDF forms now generate extractable data, useful for pilot logs, maintenance logs, etc.
- Digital signatures are displayed in PDF forms.
- Spectrum color-picker added for annotation.
- Document tabs can be toggled on/off for improved document readability.

Improvements:
- Faster load time for large TOCs.
- Enhanced error checking for TOC errors such as false page numbers and missing titles.
- Enhanced document tab visibility.
- Enhanced battery management.
- Improved zoom and swipe for in double page mode.
- Optimized memory management for document tabs.

Fixes:
- Corrected library search content button toggle state. 3.1.4 05/17/2023 Release Notes for Bombardier Flight Deck v3.1.3:

- Annotations are now saved when a document is closed using the document Tab.
- The Highlight and copy text workaround are implemented.
- Night mode improvement, back arrows on subpages are now visible. 3.1.3 03/28/2023 - Fixed TOC duplication issue in split screen multitasking.
- Added TOC wipe feature in Tools to resolve issue from previous version.
- Improved split screen performance for background HTML page reloads. 3.1.2 02/08/2023 - iOS 16+ fixes. Split screen mode, Annotate while zoomed in, drag to right split screen window.
- Correction for DRM protected files.
- Added Valid until on the publications list. 3.1.1 12/08/2022 Release Notes BFD v3.1:

- A new PDF engine, new tap and hold annotation support for text highlighting (select and highlight rather than Ink highlighting) with "PDFKit type" ON in Settings
- Binder Tabs may be implemented for QRH manuals using an external XML file
- Watermarks can now be added using the annotations feature with "PDFKit type" ON in Settings
- App stability improvements
- Widgets, the application supports the use of widgets
- Support for the Apple Pencil is implemented
- Annotations are visible when the magnifier is open
- Support for PDF form entry is implemented in the new PDF Kit
- Links and annotations have an improved workflow (quicker response) 3.1 11/03/2022 Release notes BFD v3.0.14:
- Optimized page turn for very large data sets
- Optimized core db access
- Fixed visualization in OBDS XR(tm) display
- Fixed an issue with document tabs not appearing in certain conditions.
- Improve "Undo" action in Edit annotations mode 3.0.14 08/19/2021 - Updated to address a Notification system requirement. If you change your User ID, you MUST install this latest version.
- Improved internal processing when opening DRM-encrypted PDF documents that contain a table of contents.
- Added "export only" support for .zip file format.
- Corrected an issue with Favorites and Tags failing under certain situations. 3.0.13 04/22/2021 This is specifically a bug fix release. An update is advised for users of 3.0.10 and 3.0.11:

- Fix for manuals containing TRs not opening
- Fix for a TOC highlight issue.
- Fix for TOC items regeneration when documents are repeatedly updated.
- Fix to close tabs when files have been deleted.
- Fix for Favorite thumbnail deletion issue. 3.0.12 02/25/2021