skybook keeps an intelligent eye on the sky

Keeping track of the weather – one of the single most challenging factors in aviation operations across the globe. 

On any given day, the weather picture can and will continuously change, throwing up constant curve balls that could result in the need to change, re-route a flight or worse, could see an operator having to switch to an alternate airfield, causing all manner of operational challenges.

We know how vital it is for our clients to have ready access to the most reliable and detailed weather information and that’s why skybook dynamically imports live global forecast data from the likes of the UK MET Office and NOAA, instantly refreshing the data ensuring that the latest is always available for Ops Teams, Dispatchers and Air Crews.

Should the weather picture deteriorate affecting cloud base, visibility, wind speed or any of your operational minima, skybook will intelligently flag the problem area, bringing it to the attention of those who need to know.

This type of intelligent identification and flagging can be found throughout skybook, in particular within our Airfield Watcher module and our Companion Tablet App, as skybook constantly imports the very latest operational data, comparing it against the minima for each client and automatically flagging it for attention should something fall below acceptable operational levels. 

It’s this kind of intelligent automation that sets skybook aside from other solutions ensuring the delivery of real world savings, operational efficiencies, improved accuracy and accountability. 

You don’t need to take our word for it though. Here’s what Samuel Eberle, Operations Control Manager for Helvetic Airways found when they integrated Airfield Watch into their daily dispatch: 

“Before using Airfield Watcher, our dispatchers made a weather briefing regarding their destinations at the start of their shift, once per day. A continuous weather briefing was not part of their duties.

It happened more than once that only the flight crew during the briefing realised that the weather at their destination was at or below the minimum. At this point, it can already be too late to delay a flight (flight duty time) or to reroute the flight to another destination.

We operate at some very weather critical destinations like London City, Florence and Balkan airports, all of which have very different minima’s regarding wind (tailwind, crosswind), visibility and ceiling.

With the Airfield Watcher our dispatchers now have a tool where they can update the weather on all our destinations themselves within a few seconds and even update alternates too. Nowadays we are able to detect weather issues at our destinations and alternates much earlier and, especially, easier than before.”

skybook is available free of charge as part of our 30 day trial. Starting your trial couldn’t be simpler, just email james.cartwright@bytron.aero and we’ll do the rest.

Here’s all you need to know about skybook

AerData STREAM and Transition Services Chosen by Monarch for Transition of Leased Aircraft

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 30, 2017 – Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary AerData, today announced that Monarch has chosen AerData Secure Technical Records for Electronic Asset Management (STREAM) and transition services for its fleet of 36 Airbus A320s in readiness for lease transition.

“We are pleased to have signed up to STREAM,” said Nils Christy, Monarch Chief Operating Officer. “As we look ahead to our first Boeing 737 MAX 8 arriving next year it is very important to have a seamless transition. This service will be a great asset in the countdown to delivery and the move to the new Boeing fleet.”

STREAM allows for smooth and efficient transition of aircraft and easy remarketing by airlines, lessors and MROs. A secure and web-enabled system, STREAM allows for the management of records relating to the entire history of aircraft and associated assets, and it is proven to save cost over the life of an aircraft and during redelivery.

“AerData is thrilled to expand our partnership with Monarch, supporting their end-of-lease program through STREAM and the expertise of our technical services team,” said Matt Bull, AerData Chief Executive Officer. “The combination of the professional Monarch team, innovative AerData software and our talented services team will ensure smooth and efficient fleet transition.”

Gone Surfing! Bluebox Portable IFE Connects to the Internet with TCS World Travel

Guests aboard TCS World Travel’s IFEC-enabled aircraft can now watch Early Window Content AND live travel broadcasts via Bluebox Hybrid portable IFE iPads

Dunfermline, UK – 30 August 2017 – TCS World Travel, the world leader in all-inclusive private jet expeditions for nearly 25 years, has upgraded its Bluebox-based IFE system to Bluebox Hybrid, the connected version of Bluebox Ai, which was deployed across their fleet in April this year. Bluebox Hybrid provides secure, pre-loaded Early Window Content (EWC) in a wireless cabin. This means travellers can now choose to watch the latest Hollywood films or browse the internet, check email or access the latest news, all from one of TCS World Travel’s Bluebox Hybrid iPads on board their Boeing 757, operated by TAG Aviation.

“We provide our guests with unique, highly personalised journeys around the world, and with internet connectivity now installed on one of our aircraft, we’re able to do even more to enrich their experience while in the air,” said Shelley Cline, President, TCS World Travel. “This goes beyond keeping our guests entertained or connected, but allows us to offer innovative ways to educate them about their next destination, such as live presentations from travel experts broadcast to our Bluebox Hybrid iPads.”

“When we were selected by TCS World Travel to be their primary IFE system provider, we were confident we could be part of their connectivity roadmap, and are thrilled to prove the flexibility of Bluebox IFE with this deployment,” said David Brown, Business Development Director, Bluebox Aviation Systems Ltd. “With Bluebox Ai, we delivered the IFE quality and the ‘it just works’ simplicity TCS World Travel wanted, but we also knew we could grow with them when they were ready to offer full internet connectivity. It’s what Bluebox Hybrid is all about – providing the security studios demand for EWC but offering connectivity as well, whether via a local/in-aircraft Wi-Fi network or to the wider internet if an aircraft has SATCOM system installed, as TCS World Travel has just done.”

TCS World Travel’s Boeing 757s are customized for every journey, taking up to 80 guests on unique itineraries visiting the world’s most iconic destinations. The company recently announced it had installed Rockwell Collins’ CabinConnect™ aboard one of its aircraft, a custom-configured Boeing 757 operated by TAG Aviation, using Inmarsat’s GX Aviation service to deliver fast and reliable Internet connectivity in the air.

Riyadh-headquartered Saudi Rotorcraft Support Company (SRSC) partners with Ramco Systems to provide national MRO Software Support across Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Rotorcraft Support Company is a joint venture company formed under agreement with Alsalam Aerospace Industries, Boeing and Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries
• As a technology partner, Ramco will install cutting-edge maintenance and engineering software to help SRSC support mission-critical capabilities for Saudi Arabias military and commercial helicopters

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/Singapore – August 29, 2017 – Ramco Systems, the global aviation software provider on Cloud and Mobile, today announced that it has signed a prestigious 5-year agreement with Saudi Rotorcraft Support Company (SRSC) to offer software support for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations for civilian and military helicopters in Saudi Arabia. In addition to Aviation maintenance modules, SRSC will also be implementing Ramco’s complete Finance, HR & Payroll offering to get an integrated view of business operations.

SRSC, a joint venture company formed under an agreement with Alsalam Aerospace Industries, Boeing and Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) offers dedicated MRO services in Riyadh and Jeddah for the country’s combined fleet of more than 360 military and commercial helicopters.

The transformational deal between SRSC and Ramco will significantly accelerate SRSC’s capabilities and its responsiveness to core customers through cloud-based solutions. Dynamic management of component configuration as well as part exchanges will capture cost-related data directly through Ramco Mobility Solutions across the business.

Ramco will deploy its Aviation Suite V5.8 to digitise and streamline SRSC operations and aircraft management processes across its operations.

It will also implement modules for Maintenance and Engineering, Human Capital Management, Aviation-centric Finance, MRO Sales and Global Payroll. Other functions include Engineering & Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), Materials Management and Quality & Safety. The suite’s intuitive ‘Hub’ features will enable SRSC to manage all MRO services on a unified, mobile-friendly platform for enhanced stock visibility and efficient customer management.

Ramco will also work closely with SRSC to research and develop additional bespoke applications and intellectual property at its RADAAR (Ramco Aviation Design and Analytics Research) Lab in Singapore, which was set up with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board.

Neil R. Bevan, CEO, Saudi Rotorcraft Support Company (SRSC), said, “Aircraft OEMs signed several contracts for military and commercial aviation in Saudi Arabia. SRSC objectives are aligned with the Kingdoms’ National Transformation Program and its effort to transform the Kingdom under vision 2030.”

“SRSC aligns with these vision 2030 objectives particularly in the areas of localizing defence, attracting talent and creating opportunities for all. With this software, Ramco has given us a technical backbone that will help us digitally address the MRO requirements in this growing market,” added Bevan.

Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems, said, “Ramco is elated and honoured by this prestigious partnership with SRSC, which provides mission-critical support to one of the largest combined helicopter fleets in the Middle East. With two of the top 5 aircraft manufacturers already using Ramco’s aviation MRO software, this deal underscores the track record and deep domain expertise that has won us clients around the world.  Driven by innovation and usability, Ramco Aviation Suite helps companies thrive in this disruptive era.”

“Helicopter engineering has advanced significantly in recent decades to include use of composites and higher usage of technology, including avionics. However, MRO support services have tended to lag in this development. With the rapid growth of rotary-wing aircraft in the Middle East, the need to accelerate R&D to solve urgent challenges is acute. We look forward to working with SRSC and its partners Alsalam, Boeing & SAEI to help them achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030,” added Aggarwal.

Ramco Aviation Software is trusted by 21000+ users to manage 4000+ aircraft, globally. Designed to be accessible on cloud and mobile, Ramco Aviation Software continues to add technological innovations with ‘Anywhere Apps’, redefining the power of Mobility, to significantly reduce transaction time both during AOG conditions and critical aircraft turnarounds. Ramco is changing the paradigm of enterprise software with ZERO UI powered by cool new features such as Chatbots, Mail bots, HUBs and Cognitive solutions. Furthering this, the company has also developed application compatibility on Microsoft HoloLens to bring Augmented Reality which improves efficiency in maintenance operations. With 75+ Aviation leaders onboard, Ramco is the solution of choice for several large airlines and top heli-operators and multiple MROs in the world.

Ramco Finance & Accounting Suite was recently positioned as a niche vendor in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud Financials. With focus on innovations in usability, context-awareness, mobility, overall flexibility, apart from comprehensive set of functionality, Ramco has been enabling smooth transitions possible for customers.

Get your free skybook trial off the ground today

When it comes to skybook, it would be all too easy for us to list the ways that we can help our clients to modernise flight dispatch, crew briefing and journey logging processes.

Yes, skybook will deliver real world process improvements and efficiencies, helping to find significant time savings and ultimately reduce costs but we don’t expect you to simply take our word for it.

What we really want to do is work with potential clients and give them the opportunity to experience skybook first hand, to trial it alongside their existing systems and see for themselves the operational benefits of switching across.

This is why we are offering the chance for operators to try skybook for free.

No catch, no hoops to jump through, just an initial conversation to help us get to know the client and understand current operating processes and systems, simply to ensure we provide the skybook modules that will help deliver the biggest operational impact.

We’ll let skybook do the rest.

I’m interested, so what happens next?

All you need to do is get in touch and we’ll take it from there. 

We’ll deliver an initial skybook introduction giving you an insight into each of our modules and then work with you to identify which modules best suit your needs so we can get your trial underway, during which time you’ll have full access to our demo system, providing a truly authentic skybook experience. 

You’ll then have 30 days to really get to grips with skybook, giving you an opportunity to work with colleagues and see how it compares against current systems and processes, and where it can help you deliver real world operational improvements, time and cost savings.

If you would like to experience skybook for yourself, simply email james.cartwright@bytron.aero

For more information about how skybook could help you click here.

Expanding In Alabama: UTC Aerospace Systems Adding 260 Jobs And Advanced Capabilities At Nacelle Facility In Foley

– Site expansion supports increasing customer demand for company’s nacelle systems

– New building will leverage advanced manufacturing technology to maximize operational efficiency and better serve customers

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — In response to rising customer demand for its nacelle systems, UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today unveiled a new 80,000-square foot manufacturing and nacelle assembly facility at its award-winning Foley, Alabama campus. The company expects to add up to 260 new jobs at the site, ultimately increasing its Foley workforce to more than 1,000 employees. The campus is part of UTC Aerospace Systems’ Aerostructures business unit, which maintains a global footprint of nacelle design, original equipment manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sites. 

Expected to be fully operational by year’s end, the new building will feature a range of innovative manufacturing technology, including automated material movement to index large nacelle component platforms down the assembly line, an overhead rail system with vacuum lifts and an automated painting system. These new advanced manufacturing systems, which have been piloted at other UTC Aerospace Systems’ Aerostructures sites around the world, will greatly increase the efficiency of operations required to assemble and paint nacelle systems, as well as provide ergonomic benefits for employees. 

The new building is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, and features a sanitation system that incorporates rainwater collection. As the third manufacturing building on the Foley campus, it will serve as a complement to the site’s existing 230,000-square foot original equipment plant and 210,000-square foot MRO facility. 

The Foley site assembles nacelles for integration with the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan™ engine for a number of aircraft platforms, including the Airbus A320neo, Bombardier C Series, Mitsubishi Regional Jet and Embraer E-Jet E2. In February, it was named one of IndustryWeek magazine’s 2016 Best Plants in North America.

“Our expansion in Foley would not be possible without the strong support we’ve received from the state, the county and the city, and we’re proud to continue to work together to create jobs in Alabama,” said Marc Duvall, President, Aerostructures, UTC Aerospace Systems. “Foley has always been a standout location due to our employees’ dedication to meeting customer needs through the diligent application of our ACE operating system’s tools of continuous improvement, and we look forward to better serving our customers through the addition of these new advanced manufacturing features.”

TOP 500 Deep-Teck startups worldwide

On July 24, 2017 – We are happy to share with you the great honor of being selected as one of the world’s TOP 500 deep-tech startups in Aerospace category with our project Skybreathe® Fuel Efficiency at Hello Tomorrow Challenge 2017.

The top 500 startups were selected by a rigorous panel of industry experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, who reviewed over 3,000 applications to select the startup projects that have the most potential. From this extremely competitive list…we have been chosen!!

Hello Tomorrow is the world’s leading nonprofit to accelerate science and tech entrepreneurship. their mission is to catalyze the intersection of top researchers, entrepreneurs, industry experts and financiers to build the next generation of companies that can really solve humanity’s big challenges. Each year, they bring together a worldwide community of innovators, investors, industry leaders and influencers at the Hello Tomorrow Summit in Paris, and organize the Hello Tomorrow Challenge.

The Hello Tomorrow Challenge is the world’s biggest early-stage startup competition for science and deep technology startups (start-ups that rely on complex technologies that require a long R&D period). Each year, they identify the best projects of the Challenge to attend the Hello Tomorrow Summit in Paris, an invite only-event bringing together the people that will change the world using science and technology around top investors in each sector, industrial leaders (Airbus, Google[x], Carrefour, Mersk, Air Liquide, Facebook, etc.), international media (Bloomberg, BBC, Wired, etc.) and influencers (in 2016, Mike Bloomberg, Emmanuel Macron, CTO of Meta, CEO of Unity Biotech, etc)

Laureates in each category will be announced on September 1st, 2017.

Key dates:

• Application period: 10th April to 1st June 2017
• Top 500 selection: 1st July 2017
• Top 100 selection: 1st September 2017
• Global Summit: 26th & 27th October 2017 in Paris

Learn more about the event

Sponsorship: ob man jetzt noch Lufthansa Aktien kaufen soll

Finalist of Cleantech Open France 2017 program

On the 4th of July, Ecole Novancia (Paris) welcomed the semi-final of the Cleantech Open France 2017 program. For this 8th edition, OpenAirlines was selected among more than 160 startups divided into 8 categories to present its project to sectoral experts.

The day ended by jury’s deliberation who chose 34 startups for the final, which will be held on 6th of October 2017 at the premises of Business France in Paris.

OpenAirlines has been selected in the Sustainable development category for its eco-flying solution SkyBreathe®.

CleanTech Open France aims to find, finance and encourage the best global eco-companies.

More information: http://www.ctofrance.com/

The Cycle Value Calculator App Is Better Than Ever – Now on Android!

Android and iPhone users can now download the new version of the Cycle Value Calculator app, complete with a fresh interface, better functionality, and new Cycles Remaining feature. With the click of a button, determine when your LLPs will reach the given cycles remaining and calculate what the cycles remaining will be on a specific date. Users can also calculate LLP cycle value, estimate the cost to repair a part, and offer spare parts for sale to Power Werks.

To download for Android, click here.

To download for iPhone, click here.

If you’re in the United States, text “CALCULATOR” to 31996 to download right to your phone!

MEET THE GROWING TEAM OF AVIATION SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS.

SEABURY SOLUTIONS – ALWAYS GROWING

11 August, 2017 – The past 8 months, Seabury Solutions has continued to see significant growth across our global network of offices. We are delighted to introduce, the latest additions to our team of Aviation Software Developers and Quality Coordinators based in Cordoba, Argentina.

With over 60 years combined experience in the Software Industry, these guys continue to develop and improve the IT products for Seabury Solutions. These products include the following:

• Alkym – Management and Control System for Aircraft Maintenance
• EPAS – Enterprise Performance Analysis System
• eAuthority – Aviation Regulatory Software

From left to right, at the top of the picture: Ariel Andrés, Alexis Zapata Blanco, Gonzalo Cabrera, Mauricio Mage, & Ramiro Vizzari. Left to right, at the bottom: Matías Beccacece, Juan Curihuil & Gastón Aguirre Moro.

Welcome aboard everyone.