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Conduce Software are delighted to announce that we have been selected to develop an iPad app to complement the vendor neutral aviation IT website AircraftIT. AircraftIT, which was launched earlier this year as a spin-off of the highly successful series of Aviation MRO & Operations IT Conferences is the brainchild of Aircraft Commerce’s Ed Haskey and was developed by Conduce Software’s sister company Dreamscape Design. Having analysed the amount of visitors accessing the website with iPads it made perfect sense to provide an app with optimised content that would allow for offline access to media and resources that the website provides to its users.

The first version of the app will allow users to download and view the MRO and Operations eJournals which are published every two months. Future versions shall include access to the weekly software demonstration webinars and much more besides.

Ed Haskey the founder of AircraftIT said: “It seems that everyone in aviation is talking about iPads. Visitors to the AircraftIT website are using iPads, they are looking for iPad apps, they are finding our website by searching for iPads and whenever there is a software demo of an iPad app there is a marked upturn in visitor numbers. It makes perfect sense to cater for that demand and release an iPad app of our own. With more and more airlines equipping their staff with iPads we hope that our app will be one of the first apps to be on their download list.”

Conduce Software who have developed a number of aviation specific apps for iPhone and iPad advised AircraftIT to adopt a phased approach to development and release to allow for a rapid deployment of an initially small but useful app which would be able to build a following as future versions and features are released. AircraftIT for iPad is being planned for launch as a free app on Apple’s iTunes App Store later this year.

For more information about AircraftIT please visit www.aircraftIT.com

To find out more about Conduce Software please visit http://www.conduce.net/Software/

For more information please contact Paul Saunders

Tel: +44 333 888 4044

Email: paul.saunders@conduce.net

“Rusada, a company leader in complex assets management software for the Aviation Industry, and Eurocopter, a division of EADS, the world’s number one helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, announce the signature of a Preferred Supplier Agreement related to Rusada’s Envision system.

Envision is an advanced and integrated range of software specifically designed for the aviation industry bringing significant functional and technical benefits to organizations involved in Airworthiness Management, MRO, Fleet Management, Airline Operations or Performance Based Contract.

Such Agreement sets out the modalities under which Rusada grants to Eurocopter Group the right to use Envision software for its maintenance, CAMO and fleet availability/fleet management activities.

It also covers the granting to Eurocopter of preferred conditions to market and distribute Envision software to its worldwide customer base.

Rusada’s Envision system will therefore appropriately complement Eurocopter Catalog of Helicopter Ground Support Solutions and will also be used as a key enabler by Eurocopter Group to develop its range of Fleet Availability Services, dedicated to maximise Customer mission readiness.”

www.rusada.com
sales@rusada.com

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Mxi Technologies Introduces Electronic Logbook API in Latest Version of Maintenix Software

Maintenix version 7.2 now commercially available with market-leading API, advanced technology stack and functional enhancements

News at a Glance

• Mxi Technologies announces commercial availability of Maintenix 7.2
• Introduction of new Electronic Logbook API
• Latest release includes updated market-leading technology stack and functional enhancements

Ottawa, Canada (September 27, 2011) – Mxi^® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today the commercial availability of Maintenix^® Version 7.2 (v7.2). This latest commercial offering introduces the Electronic Logbook API, which extends the reach of Maintenix maintenance execution capabilities right out to the onboard aircraft logbooks that are currently emerging in the marketplace. The API that Mxi has developed is in line with the Air Transport Association (ATA) DSE specification and can support any 3^rd party electronic logbook product that conforms to this open standard. Further, Mxi has worked extensively to create the industry’s first logbook/MRO pairing to actually implement the ATA DSE standard together with Boeing and their electronic logbook product line.

In addition to the Electronic Logbook API, Maintenix® v7.2 provides key functional enhancements and updates to the entire technology stack to further support the sophisticated maintenance business requirements of airlines, defense organizations, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). The industry leading technology stack that now underpins Maintenix v7.2 allows customers to effectively leverage the latest offerings that drive today’s most modern, web-based enterprise applications which is keeping Mxi at the forefront of scalability, performance, and availability.

“With each product release, Mxi looks to enhance the customer experience both with our product and within the context of the overall aviation maintenance function. This latest version of Maintenix is no exception,” says Dave Seibel, Chairman and CEO, Mxi Technologies.  “We believe that our commitment to innovation in our product and solution offering, and our dedication to the market and our customers will serve to position the Maintenix software as a key enabling technology in the ongoing evolution of the MRO function.”

About Mxi Technologies
With solutions designed specifically for aviation maintenance, Mxi Technologies provides integrated and intelligent software, support, and services to commercial airlines, MROs, OEM aftermarket service providers, and defense operators.  Mxi Technologies’ Maintenix® software uses a modern architecture and provides advanced capabilities such as a role-based Web browser interface, long range and automated line planning, automated workflow, electronic signatures, support for portable wireless devices, and a comprehensive range of integration APIs. Mxi Technologies’ customers range from emerging, small to midsized organizations to the largest global enterprises. For more information, please visit www.mxi.com.

Read the release online>>

CONTACT:
Jennifer Smart
Marketing Communications Manager
Mxi Technologies
T 613-747-4698 x 7438
M 613-697-0347
jennifer.smart@mxi.com
www.mxi.com

Qantas Ushers in Business Transformation using Mxi Technologies’ Maintenix Software
Go-live marks significant first step in evolution of maintenance operations 

News at a Glance

• First phase of MRO system replacement now live at Qantas 
• Mxi’s Maintenix software at the core of IT transformation 

Ottawa, Canada (September 27, 2011) – Mxi^® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today that the Maintenix^® software has gone live at Qantas in support of the first-phase implementation of the organization’s engineering system replacement project.  The project, with the Maintenix software at its core, represents an ambitious business-driven IT transformation of maintenance and engineering operations at the airline.

The Maintenix software provides the Qantas Maintenance and Engineering organization with a sophisticated solution that supports real-time access to maintenance information on any aircraft from anywhere in the world. In addition to real-time data recording and reporting, detailed historical records and modeled future projections offer unparalleled visibility into the use and maintenance requirements of the Qantas fleet, which directly supports the organization’s exacting standards for safety and compliance. 

In using Maintenix to modernize their maintenance operations, Qantas benefits from a holistic, next-generation system that supports meaningful business improvements and a smarter, more efficient approach to maintenance planning, management, and execution. 

“Through our implementation of Maintenix we have reaffirmed our commitment to excellence by applying industry-leading business processes enabled by industry-leading software.” says David Kelly, the project Program Director.

“This first phase represents a milestone not only for Qantas and Mxi, but also for the aviation industry,” says Dave Seibel, Chairman and CEO, Mxi Technologies. “There is a notable change taking place in the aviation business landscape as organizations begin to look to the realignment of business processes within their maintenance operations as a means to achieve their business goals.”

About Qantas
Qantas features for trans-Pacific International Economy passengers departing on US mainland flights include award-winning service; enhanced food and bar service including a choice of menu selections, blankets and pillows, more than 400 video-on-demand program options with a personal, in-seat interactive video screen; and a carefully-considered amenity pack, featuring a selection of comforts to enhance the flight experience.

Features for Qantas Business passengers departing from the US mainland include: award-winning Qantas Business service; access to the deluxe Qantas Business lounges in Sydney and Melbourne and partner lounges stateside; an enhanced Skybed sleeper seat designed by Qantas Creative Director Marc Newson, with ergonomically-enhanced cushioning; more than 400 on-demand entertainment options presented on the 10.4-inch touch screen system; cuisine options from multi-course dinners to a la carte menus to Room Service breakfasts designed by leading Australian Chef Neil Perry, and a luxury amenity pack, featuring premium comforts to enhance the flight experience.

About Mxi Technologies
With solutions designed specifically for aviation maintenance, Mxi Technologies provides integrated and intelligent software, support, and services to commercial airlines, MROs, OEM aftermarket service providers, and defense operators.  Mxi Technologies’ Maintenix® software uses a modern architecture and provides advanced capabilities such as a role-based Web browser interface, long range and automated line planning, automated workflow, electronic signatures, support for portable wireless devices, and a comprehensive range of integration APIs. Mxi Technologies’ customers range from emerging, small to midsized organizations to the largest global enterprises. For more information, please visit www.mxi.com.

Read the release online>>

CONTACT:
Jennifer Smart
Marketing Communications Manager
Mxi Technologies
T 613-747-4698 x 7438
M 613-697-0347
jennifer.smart@mxi.com
www.mxi.com

Gen2 and Virgin Atlantic sign long term agreement for deployment of FLYdocs

Virgin Atlantic Airways and Gen2 Systems have entered into a long term agreement for the deployment of FLYdocs – Gen2’s advanced intelligent Document Management System.

The agreement was reached after an intensive year long trial during which Virgin Atlantic collaborated with Gen2 to make aviation history by using FLYdocs as the web-based software platform delivering the world’s first fully electronic Aircraft Records Returns, with Virgin Atlantic instrumental in breaking new ground by adopting a cutting edge and environmentally friendly paperless returns strategy.

As well as the embedded End of Lease Returns system now being used for all future returns, FLYdocs are taking over the day-to-day management of Virgin’s electronic document management across the entire fleet, co-ordinating records scanning, indexing and tagging as well as many other highly advanced and automated features designed to bring Virgin’s records to life in an intelligent way to give the business the type of real time functionality not available in other more basic ‘read and retrieve’ type document management systemscurrently in the marketplace.

Adrian Ryan, Managing Director of Gen2 Systems said, ‘The process of integrating with Virgin over the last 12-18 months has been a pleasure. We’ve worked together as equal parties with common goals, solving problems and pushing boundaries along the way. Virgin, as our flagship development partner, will continue to have our total support throughout our working agreement during which FLYdocs will deliver company wide benefits in Aircraft Re-deliveries, Document Management, Aircraft Management, Repair Management, Engine Management, Gear Management, APU Management, Airworthiness Management and much more.

‘We’ve only just begun the extensive deployment of highly advanced functionality that Virgin will come to enjoy as standard in all departments across the entire business on a worldwide basis.We are very client oriented at Gen2- we like to look after all of our clients every step of the way. The synergy between Virgin and Gen2 is tangible –brand strength and the creation of the quality of that brand allied to a progressive, forward thinking and incredibly flexible approach.

‘This is a very exciting period of growth for FLYdocs and we are looking forward to leading the way in finally bringing some long overdue e-tech know-how into Aircraft Documentation. ’

Shannon Ireland. September, 2011 // After a long and precise tender process Volartec proudly announce that Enter Air have selected Alkym^®Management and Control System for Aircraft Maintenance to look after the Technical Management of the expanding B737 fleet. Enter Air began to look towards finding a suitable software at the beginning of 2011. They understood the type of integrated system they required. High on the priority was finding a supplier that also had the same understanding.

The 5 week on-site implementation project will begin in Warsaw at the end of September with the preparatory work already under way. Enter Air will begin with a 10 concurrent user licence with an option to grow to 15 in a very short time frame. The selected modules that they will start with include Planning, Engineering, Maintenance Control, Reliability, Inventory, Purchasing & Repairs, Receiving & Shipping, M-Transfer and M-Files.  In time they know that there are other modules they can add seamlessly as their operation requires.

Board Member and Maintenance Director at Enter Air Mariusz Olechnoallowed his team do a comprehensive survey of the market to ensure he was presented with the best available options for his operation. Mariusz says “What Alkym and Volartec did was highlighted that working inside any industry it is essential to offer value for money over your competitors whilst never compromising on the product you offer. At Enter Air that is our philosophy and in Volartec we have a partner that we feel can bring us exactly what we want at a price that we were willing to pay. When we were in a position to move Volartec showed great flexibility to ensure the project fitted to our schedule.” 

The tender process ensured that Enter Air was getting a full function software that can meet their current needs whilst also having the ability to meet their needs long into the future. On this process John Barry, VP Business Development with Volartec was happy to say “We are constantly ensuring our functionality is a match for our competitorsAlkym has been on the market for almost 10 years now. It is from such a strong base we have managed to expand so quickly outside of our original base in Latin America. It amazes me that we have the European Office open only since June 2010 and yet this is our 8^th Airline that has selected Alkym.   What really surprises most of our potential clients is just how much we offer at a fraction of the cost of those competitors. The value for money is simply unbeatable.”

About ENTER AIR

Enter Air based at Warsaw Poland was created in November 2009 and began operations the following April. With an innovative business model, well-thought-out strategy as well as the team’s experience Enter Air has taken the leading position on the Polish charter market. They currently operate a fleet of 8 B737 aircraft with plans to expand that fleet over the coming winter season.

About Volartec

Volartec is one of the fastest growing IT companies in the aviation industry. Specialized in the development and implementation of world class software systems, Volartec provides the most profitable products and services on the market. With more than 10 years of experience in the aviation industry and consisting of both highly qualified IT and aviation experts team, Volartec assures a successful combination of professionalism and experience.

For more information please visit www.volartec.aero or contact info@volartec.aero

Mxi Technologies Announces Appointment of Robin Wohnsigl and Claude Haw to Board of Directors

Ottawa, Canada (September 20, 2011) – Mxi^® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today the appointment of Claude Haw and Robin Wohnsigl to the company’s Board of Directors. Both industry and market veterans, Mr. Wohnsigl and Mr. Haw bring a wealth strategic experience to the Mxi board having previously worked with leading organizations in the fields of aviation and technology.

Mr. Wohnsigl brings to the board significant and notable experience in the commercial and military aviation arenas. Prior to his current role as Founder and Consultant with RW Aviation Advisors, LLC, Mr. Wohnsigl served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Airbus North America Customer Services, as Internal Consultant with Virgin USA (now Virgin America), and as President of Air Canada Technical Services. His broad experience in the field of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) also includes roles in the maintenance, engineering, and operations areas of US Airways and Northwest Airlines. Mr. Wohnsigl retired as Colonel from the U.S. Air Force in 1988.

With more than 30 years of experience through technical, general management, and venture investing roles in the technology sector, Mr. Haw joins the Mxi Technologies’ Board of Directors with an expansive background in building strong, globally-oriented companies. His vast experience includes active involvement from start-up to acquisition and IPO with more than 30 technology companies over the past two decades. Mr. Haw is a founder of Mindtrust and The Ottawa Network, both of which are focused on enabling current and future-generations of Ottawa-based technology companies, and past board member of the Canadian Venture Capital Association. Prior to joining the Mxi Board, Mr. Haw was President and CEO at OCRI, Ottawa’s leading economic development agency, and Managing Partner at Venture Coaches, a venture capital firm.

“The depth and breadth of experience now present within the Mxi Board of Directors is unparalleled among our industry and our competitors,” says Dave Seibel, Chairman and CEO, Mxi Technologies. “Claude and Robin are an excellent complement to our existing board members and between them bring an immeasurable wealth of experience that will serve Mxi well as we further position for growth.”

About Mxi Technologies
With solutions designed specifically for aviation maintenance, Mxi Technologies provides integrated and intelligent software, support, and services to commercial airlines, MROs, OEM aftermarket service providers, and defense operators.  Mxi Technologies’ Maintenix® software uses a modern architecture and provides advanced capabilities such as a role-based Web browser interface, long range and automated line planning, automated workflow, electronic signatures, support for portable wireless devices, and a comprehensive range of integration APIs. Mxi Technologies’ customers range from emerging, small to midsized organizations to the largest global enterprises. For more information, please visit www.mxi.com.

Read the release online>>

CONTACT:
Jennifer Smart
Marketing Communications Manager
Mxi Technologies
T 613-747-4698 x 7438
M 613-697-0347
jennifer.smart@mxi.com
www.mxi.com

Mxi Technologies Launches Cloud-based Instance of Maintenix for Execution of User Training

Launch signals first step in harnessing the power of the Cloud for MRO software deployment

News at a Glance

Ottawa, Canada (September 20, 2011) – Mxi^® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today the launch of Maintenix within the Cloud to seamlessly support user training and complement the organization’s training and education service suite. Officially launched in mid-July, the response to the new, cloud-based service has been overwhelmingly positive with course participants noting that the Cloud-based delivery fully replicated a production environment while facilitating a more meaningful and flexible training experience than traditional computer-based instruction.

The accessible and scalable infrastructure afforded by the Cloud allows Mxi customers to experience Maintenix in a fully-interactive training environment true to a live maintenance production system. Using the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Mxi is able to deliver concurrent training to a virtually unlimited number of geographically dispersed attendees while benefitting from a reduction in training infrastructure setup costs for both the customer and Mxi.

“Mxi Technologies has a successful track record of applying new technologies to enhance the client experience through our products and services,” says AJ Harris, Vice President, Professional Services, Mxi Technologies. “The move to the Cloud using a live production release of Maintenix further affirms our commitment to delivering a solution more reflective of our clients’ individual understanding and day-to-day use of their maintenance management solution.”

Although initially launched in support of user training, this first, Cloud-based instance of Maintenix is the same full production software currently used post go-live by Mxi customers and signals the advent of MRO software deployment in the Cloud to support mission-critical airline maintenance operations.

About Mxi Technologies

With solutions designed specifically for aviation maintenance, Mxi Technologies provides integrated and intelligent software, support, and services to commercial airlines, MROs, OEM aftermarket service providers, and defense operators.  Mxi Technologies’ Maintenix® software uses a modern architecture and provides advanced capabilities such as a role-based Web browser interface, long range and automated line planning, automated workflow, electronic signatures, support for portable wireless devices, and a comprehensive range of integration APIs. Mxi Technologies’ customers range from emerging, small to midsized organizations to the largest global enterprises. For more information, please visit www.mxi.com.

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CONTACT:
Jennifer Smart
Marketing Communications Manager
Mxi Technologies
T 613-747-4698 x 7438
M 613-697-0347
jennifer.smart@mxi.com
www.mxi.com

Aviation management consultancy and airworthiness specialist Airstream Aviation has signed a five-year deal to use Commsoft’s OASES maintenance management software.

U.A.E.headquartered Airstream Aviation operates from the new Dubai World Central (DWC) airport and also has operations in Nigeria. Airstream Aviation will use OASES to support its CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation) and inventory management operations.

The deal marks an important expansion for UK headquartered Commsoft into the Middle East region.

The OASES CAMO module provides the necessary tools to efficiently manage continuing airworthiness processes, providing confidence that an organisation is complying with increasingly stringent local and international regulatory obligations.

Nick Godwin, Business Development Director at Commsoft, said:

“We are delighted by the choice of Airstream Aviation to use OASES for the development of their CAMO and inventory services. OASES will help this exciting young company with its experienced management team to rapidly put in place a high-quality service in regional markets.”

Emmanuel Iza, Director at Airstream Aviation, commented:

“OASES is clearly the right tool to support our CAMO operation and we look forward to implementing it as the software foundation of our service in the Gulf region and Africa. With changing regulations, many small airlines, corporate aviation and helicopter operators alike will benefit enormously from our services.”

Commsoft Press Office
Phone: +44 (0)844 822 1658
Mobile: +44 (0)7739 461 061
Email: press@commsoft.aero

About Commsoft
www.commsoft.aero 

Commsoft (Communications Software (Airline Systems) Ltd) has been developing and selling aircraft maintenance software since 1971. Headquartered at Tiptree, UK, it has UK regional offices in Derby, Norwich and near Gatwick Airport as well as an office in Australia. Its flagship product is the Open Aviation Strategic Engineering System (OASES), which is in service with more than 40 airlines and maintenance organizations worldwide, supporting over 70 aviation operations.

OASES is a highly sophisticated, modular family of Oracle-based software applications that brings increased efficiency and lower costs to a wide range of MRO activities. Areas covered include among others: inventory control, purchase order processing, technical records, aircraft-check planning and recording, and line maintenance control. Designed by and for engineers, it is one of the most successful MRO software products in the world.

About Airstream Aviation
www.airstreamaviationsa.com

Launched in Dubai, UAE in September 2008, Airstream Aviation is a management consultancy specializing in aircraft procurement and leasing, airworthiness management, training, and aircraft charter services. It has a branch office in Abuja, Nigeria. Airstream Aviation’s Airworthiness Management Services include a wide range of technical support services governed by EASA Part M Sub Part G, and the company liaises with the airworthiness authorities of international clients’ countries as required.

Miami – September 2011 – TRAX USA Corp. is proud to announce a new partnership with Global Aviation Technical Solutions. GATS have selected TRAX Maintenance, the top-selling MRO software available in today’s market, to manage their MRO supply organization for the new Boeing 747-8.

Jose Almeida, President and CEO of TRAX USA Corp., states “It is with tremendous excitement that we welcome Global Aviation Technical Solutions to the TRAX Family. The signing of this contract reiterates our presence in Europe, a region that continues to provide us with new customers and endless opportunities.”

Global Aviation Technical Solutions will implement e4, the latest version of TRAX Maintenance. Comprised of over 20 modules and catering to virtually every aspect of airline maintenance, TRAX Maintenance Software has been proven to be the complete MRO system solution for modern companies.

About Global Aviation Technical Solutions

For more information please visit www.GATS.aero

About TRAX

TRAX USA Corp., with offices in the United States and United Kingdom, is the number one seller of airline maintenance software globally. TRAX Maintenance solution has been developed – with Airlines and for Airlines – to provide the most comprehensive and advanced MRO software solution available today. For more information about TRAX, please visit www.trax.aero.

For further information about TRAX Maintenance or media related inquiries call +1.305.662.7400 or e-mail sales@trax.aero