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Cathay Pacific selects Arconics Aerodocs EFB Digital Library

Arconics are pleased to announce that Cathay Pacific has selected the company’s AeroDocs EFB Digital Library for installation on all e-Enabled aircraft with the deployment to begin in January 2015.

The best-in-class Digital Library will be available on Class 3 EFBs on the flight deck.

AeroDocs Digital Library enables pilots to access and search manuals and documents, allowing fast search, real-time updating, and offline access. Cathay Pacific administrators on the ground get real-time visibility and control of the distribution process, ensuring that all aircraft are updated and that all pilots have access to the current version of documents. Arconics will also integrate AeroDocs into existing Cathay Pacific systems to minimize the operational overhead and assure consistency across all systems.

Of the agreement, Arconics CEO Niall O’Sullivan said:

‘We’re thrilled that Cathay Pacific has selected our AeroDocs Digital Library to power EFB’s on eEnabled Aircraft. We see measureable benefits for Cathay Pacific with AeroDocs EFB and we’re looking forward to seeing those benefits realised as part of a mutually successful partnership’.

ABOUT ARCONICS

Arconics, through its aircraft e-Enablement platform helps airlines increase revenues, reduce costs and improve safety and compliance with mobile apps and powerful enterprise software and turnkey solutions.

Arconics was founded in 2001. Since our first software deployment that year, many operators of commercial, private and military aircraft worldwide have chosen our software to help them better manage their operations.

Arconics is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with an Asia-Pacific office in Sydney, Australia.

AeroDocs EFB delivers critical documents and operational information to flight crews via mobile apps and onboard Electronic Flight Bags, allowing them to work more safely and efficiently. Integrated authoring, tracking and reporting reduce the cost and complexity of the entire publication and compliance cycle.

PaxApp delivers critical documents and operational information to cabin crews via mobile apps, allowing them to do their jobs more efficiently and address all issues related to cabin management with their ground based colleagues.

CloudStore IFE provides entertainment content, retail and advertising to passengers on mobile devices. It allows the airline to control, measure and personalize the experience in real time plus maximize engagement and ancillary revenue.

PRESS CONTACT:   Michael Reilly | VP Avionics + Entertainment

T: +61 410 59 64 74 | E: michael.reilly@arconics.com

IFS Applications 9 to be released at IFS World Conference 2015

IFS World Conference taking place on May 5–7, 2015 in Boston, USA

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that the new version of its extended business software suite – IFS Applications™ 9 – will be released at the IFS World Conference 2015, May 5–7 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Attendees of the event will be the first to learn about the new features and capabilities of IFS Applications 9 (register here to attend).

IFS Applications 9 builds upon the foundations that have made IFS a recognised industry leader^*. The upcoming version will offer new and existing customers major enhancements in terms of agility and usability, as well as powerful capabilities tailored to support customers in IFS’s target industries.

In light of IFS’s commitment to quality, IFS Applications 9 is being thoroughly tested both internally as well as in-the-field. Delivered in the form of an early adopter programme, IFS is working with several global end-user companies based in the U.S., Scandinavia, and Europe, who represent a diverse spread of industries, including: service management, high-tech, industrial manufacturing, and offshore contracting. Details of the early adopters’ experience in leveraging IFS Applications 9 will be provided at IFS World Conference in May 2015.

“We are very excited about revealing the new capabilities of IFS Applications in May next year,” IFS SVP R&D Thomas Säld said. “By closely following the developments in our key industries and listening to the feedback of our customers, we will be able to present a new version that sets the standard for usability and agility. We have made some strategic investments with IFS Applications 9 to innovate and improve the customer experience in order to deliver even more value to our customers.”

The IFS World Conference 2015 offers three days of keynote speeches, breakout sessions, world-leading technology, training, networking and entertainment, all teaching true business agility, helping people get closer to their business and turn change into a business advantage.

* IFS is named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Instance ERP for Product-Centric Midmarket Companies, 2013

Fiji Airways takes off with AMOS

At a glance

• Fiji Airways has strategically decided to implement world-class M&E software
• Straight forward evaluation process
• 1st AMOS customer in the South Pacific region

Fiji Airways selects Swiss-AS as MRO software provider

Fiji Airways recently awarded its MRO software contract to Swiss-AS and will start to implement AMOS early next year. Given Fiji’s geographic location, Swiss-AS is in an ideal position of being able to support Fiji Airways either from the US, or Asia-Pacific office.

The airline’s management strategically decided to re-new its Maintenance & Engineering software with a state-of-the-art solution, supporting its growth plans and providing industry best-practice processes to the technical department. A further key decision factor was the high degree of integration of AMOS functions, ensuring that required maintenance data needs to be entered only once, while assuring an appropriate information flow beyond departmental boundaries.

A reference visit to a dedicated AMOS customer in Asia helped to convince Fiji Airways’ evaluation team that AMOS is the most appropriate choice for a future-proof MRO software solution that will meet the needs of the current and future business as it develops.

“In addition to the pride we feel that Fiji Airways has decided on AMOS, I am sure that this beautiful destination will be an additional incentive for our consultants and trainers who will be involved in the implementation project,” says Ronald Schaeuffele, CEO of Swiss-AS.

Stefan Pichler, Fiji Airways’ Managing Director and CEO commented: “We’re delighted to appoint Swiss-AS for the provision of its unique MRO software which will enhance the quality of the maintenance we carry out at Fiji Airways. As a best-in-class airline, we’ve chosen a partner who we believe is able to deliver the high standard of service we require for our maintenance and technical operations.”

About Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways Limited is Fiji’s International Airline, providing passenger and freight transport services.

In May 2012, the airline announced it would reintroduce the name Fiji Airways – formerly known as Air Pacific.

The flag carrier operates its national and international flights with a mixed fleet of 7 Boeing 737-700 and Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

From its main hub at Nadi International Airport, Fiji Airways flies to 15 cities in 10 countries. The carrier employs around 900 people and performs in-house aircraft maintenance.

About Swiss AviationSoftware and AMOS

AMOS is a comprehensive, fully-integrated MRO software solution being developed and distributed by Swiss AviationSoftware. Swiss-AS, a 100% subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines has more than 130 customers worldwide and belongs to the industry-leading MRO software providers. Our loyal customer base includes pure operators of all sizes, major low-cost, regional and flag carriers, large airline groups and MRO providers. SWISS-AS.COM

DAC International secure Fokker 50 EASA Approval on Universal Flight Management System with LPV

DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval on its UNS-1Lw Flight Management System.

The UNS-1Lw FMS and LP/LPV Monitor provides capability for point-to-point navigation as well as All ARINC 424 Leg types including RF, SIDs, STARs, holding patterns and instrument approaches. And the UNS-1Lw allows a seamless operation from take-off down to the landing phase.

“With the proliferation of LPV Approaches in the United States, Canada and Europe, operators can now benefit from increased operational flexibility under all types of weather conditions while enhancing safety,” said General Manager of DAC International Cisco Hernandez. “This STC is just one of many innovative technology solutions we continue to develop for our customers.”

DAC International currently offers integration packages for SBAS/RNAV including LPV Approaches for the ATR/42/72, DASH 8-100/200/300 and Fokker 50.

2MoRO is proud to announce that the new release of its web-based software, Aero-Webb® is available now!

Aero-Webb® helps you with the optimization of your maintenance activities: fleet tracking, configuration control, airworthiness management, maintenance planning and execution, among others!

Aero-Webb® 6.1 offers a new way of data-access and navigation between transactions to better answer your business needs. This new release also improves airworthiness management functionality in a dedicated and exhaustive cockpit.

Elix Aviation Capital select AerData CMS software

Amsterdam, The Netherlands; 20th November 2014 – AerData, the provider of lease management, records management and engine fleet planning software announces that Elix Aviation Capital Limited, the turboprop leasing specialist has selected AerData’s CMS software.

AerData’s Corporate Management System (CMS) is an industry leading platform that supports all business processes in aircraft leasing and asset management.

“We selected AerData following a thorough examination of market offerings for lease and asset management,” said Hugh Rodgers, Finance Director, Elix Aviation Capital. “The functionalities of AerData Corporate Management System, combined with their services capabilities, resulted in them being chosen to support our new business.” 

Commenting on the announcement, Mark Nieuwendijk, Managing Director of AerData said “We are delighted to announce Elix as our newest CMS customer.  Yet another example of a new Dublin-based leasing company choosing AerData. CMS will assist them to expand their activities using an industry standard lease and asset management platform.”

About AerData

AerData provides lease management, records management and engine fleet planning software, fleet and valuations data and technical and back office services for aircraft and engine operators, lessors and MROs. With a strong customer focus AerData delivers a reliable and secure service to its clients using latest technologies and state of the art infrastructure. AerData was acquired by The Boeing Company and became part of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services in May, 2014. AerData products are now part of the integrated suite of aviation services marketed as the Boeing Edge. These include parts, training, engineering, maintenance and software solutions that increase the efficiency and profitability of airlines and leasing companies.

About Elix Aviation Capital

Elix Aviation Capital Limited is a turboprop leasing specialist based in Dublin, Ireland.  The company targets the regional aircraft market through purchases and lease placements of Turboprop Aircraft. For more information see www.elix.aero or contact info@elix.aero.

For further information

Sharon Heaton, Marketing Executive, AerData

Phone:  +44 1293 817 685

Email:  sharon.heaton@aerdata.com

Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines Choose Surface Pro 3 for their Pilots

Surface Pro 3 continues to gain momentum in the commercial space, with more and more companies choosing Surface for their businesses. And in turn, we have been working hard to remove more barriers for adopting Surface by ensuring Surface Pro 3 meets certain commercial requirements. We’ve talked about several of these in the past few weeks including announcing: Surface Pro 3 has met necessary criteria for US government customers to buy Surface through GSA; Surface Pro 3 now qualifies for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program; and Surface Pro 3 is qualified for FAA/EASA authorization for commercial airlines.

Where the Surface Pro 3 was designed as a general purpose computing device, the combination of its features, connected cockpit accessory opportunities through partners like NavAero, and its compatibility with a wide-range of aviation-focused apps like Jeppesen makes the Surface Pro 3 well-suited for use in a connected flight deck.

Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines choose Surface Pro 3

Today, we are happy to announce that the Surface Pro 3 family of commercial aviation customers has grown.

Austrian Airlines has 

As we announced this fall, NavAero will build a mount that enables Surface Pro 3 to connect to onboard power and data systems in the cockpit. Not just a paper replacement device, this new solution lets airlines enable a true connected cockpit experience and so much more. These mounts leverage the same single connection found on the Surface Pro 3 Docking Station – allowing Surface Pro 3 to plug directly into the plane’s electronics through a unique interface to provide simultaneous power, data and display connectivity through one simple connection. For pilots, this means added benefits such as automatic updates to navigational and operational content and access to critical real-time information like weather, wind and turbulence data. Pilots can also easily remove their Surface Pro 3 from the mount and use them as their laptop outside the cockpit. We have created a Surface Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Solution white paper with additional details about the business value of Surface in commercial aviation scenarios that can be downloaded.

We have been clear on Microsoft’s commitment to Surface in business and with this move adopting Surface in their cockpit, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines join the growing number of commercial airlines using Surface Pro 3 to help give their pilots the best, most efficient and productive in-flight experience.

Flatirons Releases CORENA Pinpoint Mobile 6.0

Delivers Information to Line and Base Aircraft Mechanics at the Point of Performance

Flatirons Solutions, the leading provider of Content Lifecycle Management (CLM) consulting, technology, and outsourcing services for Fortune 1000 companies, announced today the release of CORENA Pinpoint Mobile 6.0, the company’s platform- and device-agnostic mobile solution for line and base aircraft maintenance. With this release of CORENA Pinpoint Mobile, Flatirons gives airline and MRO mechanics access to the broadest range of document types for the largest number of aircraft through mobile devices — including smartphones, tablets, phablets, and laptops —helping to deliver the right information to mechanics at the point of performance and increase aircraft utilization.

More than 800 American Airlines mechanics use tablets with CORENA Pinpoint Mobile to service aircraft and return them to active use.

The aviation industry was one of the first to adopt mobile devices by equipping pilots with tablets for use in the cockpit. Benefits afforded by mobile devices for line and base maintenance also are helping adoption in aircraft maintenance take off, as airlines and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organizations realize the time savings of reducing trips to computer kiosks to access documentation.

“In line maintenance, it’s a really great day when a mechanic is sitting down because the plane is flying,” said Blair Gregg, who oversaw the deployment of more than 800 tablets with CORENA Pinpoint Mobile to American Airlines mechanics. “But when an airplane needs attention, we want our mechanics to fix it fast. Giving them tablets keeps our mechanics on the plane, which saves time and keeps flights running.”

American Airlines was an early adopter of CORENA Pinpoint Mobile and is currently implementing version 6.0 thanks to benefits realized from the product. The airline’s early adoption of CORENA Pinpoint Mobile helped drive feature enhancements implemented in version 6.0, including:

• High performance architecture: Faster search, browsing, content processing, and document rendering across a wide range of device types and connectivity modes.
• Easy-to-use interface: Simplified navigation of the native tablet application to help mechanics find specific documentation as quickly as possible.
• Smart connectivity: The application automatically switches to offline mode when a mechanic loses an Internet connection, providing continuous access to documentation without requiring the user to manually change modes.
• Support for more document and aircraft types: CORENA Pinpoint Mobile 6.0 now supports the largest number of airframe document types, including nearly all Boeing and Airbus aircraft, in one solution.
• Support for many engine models:  Through deployment at major operators, CORENA Pinpoint Mobile 6.0 brings support for major engine models from leading manufacturers, many of whom are also CORENA Suite adopters. 

“Flatirons is committed to helping its customers deliver the right information, at the right time, to the right people to drive greater task performer productivity and equipment utilization,” said JD Sillion, chief solutions officer for Flatirons. “CORENA Pinpoint Mobile 6.0 gives airline operators and MROs the most flexibility to make their mechanics as productive as possible, regardless of the mobile device, Web browser, or other method of information access they use.”

For more information about CORENA Pinpoint Mobile 6.0, visit http://www.corena.com/products/corena-pinpoint-mobile/.

About Flatirons Solutions

Flatirons Solutions (www.flatironssolutions.com) provides consulting, technology, and outsourcing for content lifecycle management. For more than 20 years, it has served global Fortune 1000 customers in aerospace, automotive, electronics, financial services, government, healthcare, and publishing. Its customer engagements help organizations efficiently deliver the right information, at the right time, to the right people by leveraging structured content and digital media — Turning Content into Knowledge®. Flatirons operates from offices in Asia, Europe, and the United States and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

Contact: Julie Fouque, Flatirons Solutions, Inc., Julie.Fouque@flatironssolutions.com, +1 303. 627.6535.

Aeroflot deploys SITA CrewTablet

First CIS airline to provide cabin crew with iPads

Aeroflot has become the first airline in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to digitize its crew by providing SITA’s CrewTablet to enhance in-flight service to its passengers. Starting in the last quarter of 2014, Aeroflot will work with air transport IT specialist, SITA, to equip cabin crew with 500 iPad minis™, with a further expansion to 1,200 tablets.

The rollout follows the successful conclusion of a five-month trial with 30 crew members in which the tablets received nearly a 90% satisfaction rating on both technology and usability. Aeroflot’s CrewTablets enable its cabin crew to access passenger and operational data in-flight, improving onboard operations and enhancing service to passengers. In addition, with the use of digital forms and reports, CrewTablet helps Aeroflot reduce operational costs and back-office administrative tasks and generate fuel savings by decreasing the weight of traditional paper reports and manuals carried onboard.

The introduction of crew tablets is part of Aeroflot’s innovation and mobility program, which is designed to keep the company ahead of the market. In particular, the tablets mean cabin crew can provide an even better passenger experience. SITA delivers an end-to-end managed service including iPads, wireless connectivity, mobile applications, and system integration, as well as global operational support. CrewTablet also has the flexibility to add more functionality as new applications are developed and requirements change.

Dave Bakker, SITA President, Europe, said: “Aeroflot is one of the innovators – and the first in Russia – to use SITA CrewTablet technology to become more efficient in-flight. Aeroflot selected CrewTablet because SITA has developed a robust, cutting-edge mobile solution fully integrated into its IT infrastructure. We are already working closely with Aeroflot to connect these tablets to an in-cabin wireless service to enable live communication while the plane is in the air. It’s all part of SITA’s wider e-Aircraft™ concept, which is set to revolutionize how an aircraft integrates with the airline’s ground operations.”

Cape Air Selects Mxi Technologies’ Maintenix System as its MRO Standard

Large U.S. regional airline fueling strategic growth through standardized processes, greater integration between MRO and flight operations

News at a Glance

• Cape Air selects Mxi’s Maintenix Operator Edition software to act as MRO standard for large U.S. regional airline
• Maintenix to provide complete spectrum of aviation maintenance management across engineering, planning, execution and materials management
• Maintenix specifically chosen to deliver standardized MRO processes, help support corporate growth plans

Ottawa, Canada (November 18, 2014) – Mxi^® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today that Cape Air – the largest and fastest growing independent U.S. regional airline featuring a mixed fleet of 89 aircraft – has selected the Maintenix®system for its enterprise-wide fleet maintenance management.

Recently voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers as one of the “Best Airlines in America,” Cape Air has set its sights on driving greater operational efficiencies while scaling the business to service new locations. Meeting these objectives required an MRO solution that could deliver standardized processes across the maintenance management chain, and support greater integration with flight operations to optimize the scheduling of critical revenue flights.

Following a rigorous market review, Cape Air selected Maintenix Operator Edition as its MRO system standard, set to deliver automated, mobile-ready MRO functionality across the airline’s engineering, planning, execution and materials management functions. By reducing reliance on disparate information systems, Cape Air is looking to more effectively manage day-to-day operational requirements and meet ongoing regulatory compliance, while keeping in line with aggressive strategic growth plans.

“Cape Air strives to deliver the safest and most reliable flight services in the market today. This can only be achieved when all parts of the business – particularly Customer Services, Flight Operations and MRO – are working together as a unified entity,” says Linda Markham, President of Cape Air. “Maintenix proved to be the best solution capable of delivering all of the core functionality we need to streamline operations, facilitate timely information insights, and expand the business without ever compromising our commitment to customer satisfaction.”

“The commercial aviation market in North America, and in the U.S. in particular, is on the cusp of significant growth. Capitalizing on this opportunity requires the right mix of innovation, ingenuity and information. Cape Air has established itself as a model for what it takes to grow – and thrive – in the highly competitive U.S. regional market,” says Bill Cavitt, President and CEO at Mxi Technologies. “Mxi is proud to be teaming with Cape Air, and we look forward to helping them deliver on the promise of superior flight services for their customers.”

About Cape Air:

Founded in 1989, Cape Air has quickly grown into one of the largest independent regional airlines in the United States. What began as three flights a day between Provincetown, MA and Boston has grown today to over 550 flights per day supported by a fleet of 89 Cessna, ATR and Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. Each year, over 735,000 passengers trust Cape Air for their air travel needs to destinations across the U.S., Caribbean and Micronesia. For more information, visit www.capeair.com

About Mxi Technologies:

Mxi Technologies is a leading provider of integrated and intelligent maintenance management software, support and services catering specifically to the global aviation industry, including commercial and defense operators, third-party MROs, and OEM aftermarket service providers. Mxi Technologies’ suite of Maintenix® software is uniquely designed to help aviation organizations maximize the revenue potential of their aviation assets through standard, lean, and predictable maintenance. Featuring a modern, Web-based and mobile-enabled architecture, the Maintenix suite delivers advanced capabilities such as controlled workflow, automated maintenance and materials planning, point-of-maintenance access to real-time information, and paperless execution and compliance. Mxi’s global footprint of customers range from emerging, small to midsized organizations to the largest global enterprises, with single to multi-site deployments that scale as high as 6,000 users in a single instance.