Notices

1.2506 Aero App for Android and Aero Data Server (ADS) for macOS and Windows is available to download. Click here to be directed to Downloads. Click here to review the latest features, enhancements and system requirements released in version 1.2506.

We have identified an issue on certain Samsung devices, such as Active Tabs, running Android OS 14 causing the Aero App to freeze.

• If you are currently using one of these devices, we strongly recommend not updating to the Android OS 14 at this time.
• If you have already updated to the Android OS 14, please be aware that this is a known OS level issue. Currently, the only resolution is to upgrade to the Android OS 15, but we are working to identify other solutions.

We will provide further updates as they become available. If you have any questions, please contact the Aeronautical Dissemination Mission Manager, Sheena Nunn, at AeroDistro@nga.mil or Aero App Support at aeroappsupport@hiltonsoftware.com.

NGA released the 1501 notification regarding sunsetting its hardcopy print enterprise. This includes all FLIP paper products, FLIP DVDs, E-IPL DVDs, and the Aero App DVD.
Customers can provide feedback with the following information, preferably staffed to the highest level possible in their chain-of-command, including:

1. Detailed justification, including anticipated mission impacts, why electronic-only access to FLIP (including tablet-based Electronic Flight Bags/Electronic Knee Boards) would be insufficient;
2. Projected timeline for continued hardcopy requirements;
3. Specific products still required in hardcopy format;
4. Proposed mitigations that could facilitate transition from hardcopy to electronic FLIP

Via email to the Print Enterprise 1501 inbox:

• JWICS: NGA_PrintEnterprise_1501@coe.ic.gov
• NIPR: NGA_PrintEnterprise_1501@nga.mil

Aero App 1.2502.845 has passed testing on iOS 18.5. iPads running a previous version of iOS can be updated to the latest iOS 18.5. Click here for instructions on how to install the latest iOS update. Click here to view to the operating system compatibility list with the latest versions of Aero App and Aero Data Server (ADS). Alternatively, users may visit the Support Knowledge Base to view the available resources.

In response to Maxar’s transition from GEGD APIs (evwhs.digitalglobe.com) to new GEGD Pro robust APIs, designed to enhance access and discovery of Unclassified Commercial Geospatial-Intelligence, Aero App’s Maxar imagery feature will no longer work on versions older than 1.2506 (available July 2025). If you have any questions, please email NGA’s Aeronautical Dissemination team at AeroDistro@nga.mil

NGA is planning to transition the Aero App DVD from a single layer DVD to a double layer DVD as early as AIRAC Cycle 2509. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email at AeroDistro@nga.mil

Beginning April 2025, NGA will only be supporting Aero App on iOS and Android platforms. If you have any questions, please contact NGA at aeroapp@nga.mil.