The charts themselves remain excellent. It’s simply time to view them through a new window.
: New design standards in the viewer offer true-to-scale depictions with integrated terrain and color-coding to reduce "heads-down" time and improve situational awareness.
| Feature | Jeppesen | LIDO (Lufthansa Systems) | ForeFlight | Navigraph | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Traditional, standardized, B&W | Modern, color-coded, optimized for digital | Highly customizable, digital-first | Modern, designed for simulation & real | | Primary Device | PC (legacy), Tablet (Mobile TC), Web | Primarily digital for EFB | iOS (iPhone/iPad) | PC, Tablet, Web | | Key Strength | Comprehensive coverage, industry standard | Clarity, reduced cognitive load, integration | Seamless workflow, weather, flight planning | Simulator integration, Jeppesen data | | Notable Feature | RoutePacks, offline access | User-friendly interface, easier briefing | Moving map with layered weather | Worldwide VFR charts, 3D projection | | Typical User | Airlines, professional GA | Pilots seeking modern, clear interface | GA pilots, corporate flight departments | Flight simulation enthusiasts | | Pricing Model | Subscription (tiered) | Subscription | Subscription (tiered plans) | Subscription | | References | Official sources | | | | i--- Jeppesen Chart Viewer 3
Jeppesen Chart Viewer 3 boasts an array of features that make it an indispensable tool for aviation professionals. Some of its key features include:
The primary tools in this family include: The charts themselves remain excellent
I’ve interpreted i--- as a placeholder for or “Integrated In-flight Information Interface” – a core enhancement over previous versions.
While both provided chart access, they served different purposes: | Feature | Jeppesen | LIDO (Lufthansa Systems)
Users can also rotate charts 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise via the right‑click menu.
Chart updates were delivered every 14 days, matching the standard Jeppesen revision cycle. When a user opened JeppView or FliteDeck, a warning message displayed the effective date of Electronic Chart Data, the issue date of terminal chart data, and the cycle number of Electronic Text Pages. If charts were outdated, the data cycle information changed color to warn the pilot: brick (dark red) signified that an update was imminent (one to six days remaining), while red indicated that charts “should only be used with great caution” and that pilots must ensure compliance with all FARs regarding pre‑flight planning and recommended flight information.