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2Excel Engineering Go Live with Envision™
LASHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, August 1st 2017 –2Excel Engineering have deployed Envision maintenance and engineering technology platform from Rusada™to manage their CAMO and MRO activities across multiple sites in the UK.

2Excel Engineering is part of the 2Excel Aviation Group, an aviation business with a diverse set of capabilities covering R&D, design, production, certification and maintenance within the oil & gas, civil and defence verticals.

Neil Hargreaves, Rusada’s Client Services Director said: “2Excel’s core values are built around innovation, professionalism and exceptional aviation experience and we deliberately set out to align ourselves to their culture.”

Envision was selected by 2Excel in January 2017 and the implementation project took just 6 months from kick-off to go-live and included the centralisation of several previously siloed systems including stores, finance and CAMO.

Neil continued: “One of the deciding factors in Rusada being selected at the turn of the year was our commitment to delivering against an aggressive timetable and I’m delighted that both our project team and 2Excel’s team collaborated successfully met the deadlines within the time-frame”.

Rusada’s CEO Julian Stourton said: “2Excel is an incredibly innovative company that operates within a unique environment that presented some challenges to the joint team throughout the project implementation.”

Julian concluded “The combination of a highly-experienced customer team and the diligence of our own project team means that just 6 months after our first kick-off meeting, 2Excel’s 150 strong workforce are already beginning to benefit from a centralised maintenance and engineering system.”

2Excel Engineering Go Live with Envision™
LASHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, August 1st 2017 –2Excel Engineering have deployed Envision maintenance and engineering technology platform from Rusada™to manage their CAMO and MRO activities across multiple sites in the UK.

2Excel Engineering is part of the 2Excel Aviation Group, an aviation business with a diverse set of capabilities covering R&D, design, production, certification and maintenance within the oil & gas, civil and defence verticals.

Neil Hargreaves, Rusada’s Client Services Director said: “2Excel’s core values are built around innovation, professionalism and exceptional aviation experience and we deliberately set out to align ourselves to their culture.”

Envision was selected by 2Excel in January 2017 and the implementation project took just 6 months from kick-off to go-live and included the centralisation of several previously siloed systems including stores, finance and CAMO.

Neil continued: “One of the deciding factors in Rusada being selected at the turn of the year was our commitment to delivering against an aggressive timetable and I’m delighted that both our project team and 2Excel’s team collaborated successfully met the deadlines within the time-frame”.

Rusada’s CEO Julian Stourton said: “2Excel is an incredibly innovative company that operates within a unique environment that presented some challenges to the joint team throughout the project implementation.”

Julian concluded “The combination of a highly-experienced customer team and the diligence of our own project team means that just 6 months after our first kick-off meeting, 2Excel’s 150 strong workforce are already beginning to benefit from a centralised maintenance and engineering system.”

Jeppesen Digital Services to Maximize Operational Efficiency for Azores Airlines

• New contract agreement signed to guide airline’s operational transformation, including digital navigation, planning and charting services

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., September 29, 2017 – Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, today announced a five-year service agreement with Azores Airlines, a part of SATA, to provide digital flight operations solutions so the airline can begin to eliminate paper-based materials to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.

“Through these new services and guidance from Jeppesen, we are embarking on a new course to eliminate paper and transition to a fully digital operating environment,” said Captain Sérgio Oliveira, chief pilot, Azores Airlines. “This is an exciting transition, and we look forward to experiencing the benefits delivered by a digital platform, both on the ground and in the air.”

Specifically, Jeppesen will provide the carrier initially with both digital and paper charting materials and FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bag (EFB) services on iPad, which will reduce preparation time and allow pilots to quickly access needed information on a screen top. Azores Airlines will also implement Jeppesen’s JetPlan and Skybook services.

The JetPlan flight planning engine allows customers to develop, file and view optimized planned routes to safely and efficiently reach its destinations. The Skybook software suite provides customers with a complete crew briefing and flight monitoring solution, fully connecting dispatch and crew operations.

Azores Airlines will work with their local authority to initialize FliteDeck Pro EFB charts and data services and begin the digital transformation process. FliteDeck Pro is the leading EFB platform for airlines and large scale operators.

“In the highly competitive commercial aviation market, airlines are seeking advantages to reduce costs and increase efficiency,” said Margarita Jiménez Vidal, Flight Operations sales director, Boeing Global Services. “We will use some of our top digital solutions to allow Azores Airlines to achieve their vision of paperless operations as we help guide them through the regulatory process, using our expertise developed industry-wide.” 

For further detail on the industry-leading navigation, operations, training and optimization solutions provided by Jeppesen, please visit www.jeppesen.com. For more information on the international destinations served by Azores Airlines, please see www.azoresairlines.pt.

Boeing Global Services, headquartered in the Dallas area, was formed by integrating the services capabilities of the government, space and commercial sectors into a single, customer-focused business. Operating as a third business unit of Boeing, Global Services provides agile, cost-competitive services to commercial and government customers worldwide.

2Excel Engineering Go Live with Envision™
LASHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, August 1st 2017 –2Excel Engineering have deployed Envision maintenance and engineering technology platform from Rusada™to manage their CAMO and MRO activities across multiple sites in the UK.

2Excel Engineering is part of the 2Excel Aviation Group, an aviation business with a diverse set of capabilities covering R&D, design, production, certification and maintenance within the oil & gas, civil and defence verticals.

Neil Hargreaves, Rusada’s Client Services Director said: “2Excel’s core values are built around innovation, professionalism and exceptional aviation experience and we deliberately set out to align ourselves to their culture.”

Envision was selected by 2Excel in January 2017 and the implementation project took just 6 months from kick-off to go-live and included the centralisation of several previously siloed systems including stores, finance and CAMO.

Neil continued: “One of the deciding factors in Rusada being selected at the turn of the year was our commitment to delivering against an aggressive timetable and I’m delighted that both our project team and 2Excel’s team collaborated successfully met the deadlines within the time-frame”.

Rusada’s CEO Julian Stourton said: “2Excel is an incredibly innovative company that operates within a unique environment that presented some challenges to the joint team throughout the project implementation.”

Julian concluded “The combination of a highly-experienced customer team and the diligence of our own project team means that just 6 months after our first kick-off meeting, 2Excel’s 150 strong workforce are already beginning to benefit from a centralised maintenance and engineering system.”

CAIRE robot enables upside down repairs

Coming in 2018: the first mobile robot in the world capable of repairing fiber-reinforced composites Patent applications filed

A highly flexible repair procedure for structures made of fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) is about to be introduced in the aviation industry: Lufthansa Technik AG has filed two important patent applications for its newly developed scarf joining robot, and preparations are underway to put the new system into commercial operation.

The robot demonstrator developed during the “CAIRE” research and development project successfully passed all its tests. Trials on individual components as well as on entire aircraft proved that both reproducible repairs of damages and purely adhesive-based repairs on critical structures made of fiber-reinforced composites are possible. In addition, the robot can even be used for mobile repairs.

“The patent applications relate to a positioning mechanism and a procedure for increasing processing accuracy. Thanks to the positioning mechanism, employees can precisely position the scarf joining robot anywhere on the aircraft without anyone else’s assistance – whether from the side, from above with an overhead crane or even upside down with the help of hoisting gear. The increases in accuracy go far beyond what is possible with other industrial robots,” says project manager Dr. Henrik Schmutzler.

The technology is scheduled for industrialization by fall 2018.

Targeted use of the scarf joining robot not only results in cost and time savings; the new procedure also significantly increases quality, since it makes entirely new repair geometries possible.

Air Europa introduces innovative in-flight entertainment
Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Technik and Epteca collaborate to produce a flexible and secure IFE solution with personalized content / Two additional new customers

Raunheim/Long Beach, September 28, 2017 – Starting in 2018, Spanish airline Air Europa will offer its passengers a comprehensive in-flight entertainment service. Passengers can enjoy films, TV series, music and personalized content relevant for their trip on their own smartphones and tablets. At the same time, the airline will benefit from the simple, quick, cost-efficient and secure installation of these systems. By signing this agreement, Air Europa is placing its trust in a strong collaboration between Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Technik and Epteca. The new in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution will be rolled out across the Air Europa fleet’s 15 Boeing 737s and 11 Embraer 195s starting in early 2018.

“Product differentiation and personalized services are becoming increasingly important when it comes to offering passengers a unique onboard experience. The open architecture of the digital BoardConnect platform and seamless integration with Epteca personalized ancillary offerings makes it exactly the right choice for us,” said Alexis Capdevila; IFEC Manager at Air Europa. “BoardConnect Portable, combined with the Power & Safe solution, also offers us an IFE solution that is completely flexible yet also simple and secure to use.”

This innovative concept is being implemented based on the digital BoardConnect 5.0 platform. The latest cloud container technology enables the fast and flexible use of new services such as Epteca’s travel platform. Epteca is a partner of Lufthansa Systems in the field of travel ancillary revenues. Like a personalized in-flight concierge, the platform is able to present valued information and context-specific offers tailored to satisfy the individual needs of passengers. In addition to offering booking options for tourist attractions and tickets at the appropriate destination, the platform also includes shopping and new and expanded advertising opportunities. This benefits passengers, as it ensures they receive only valuable personalized offers that are relevant to them, while the airline in turn benefits from additional revenues. This new service will give Air Europa an edge over its competitors.

BoardConnect Portable with Power & Safe solution 
BoardConnect Portable is being installed at Air Europa for the first time together with the Power & Safe solution developed by Lufthansa Technik in close cooperation with Lufthansa Systems. This means that the BoardConnect Portable Mobile Streaming Unit (MSU) will be stowed in a safe inside the overhead storage compartment. Placing an additional power supply inside the baggage compartment eliminates the need for battery replacement.

This offers airlines a smart way of securing their IFE system and preventing unauthorized access, and provides optimal protection for valuable content – from Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows to music. The safe was developed using state-of-the-art production processes and robust materials for optimum use of space in the baggage compartment. Installation costs are also minimal, making it the perfect fit for the BoardConnect Portable concept.

BoardConnect Portable is an all-in-one solution that combines all technical components such as a server and access points in a single device called Mobile Streaming Unit (MSU). MSUs are about the size of a conventional tablet computer, which is why they qualify as non-permanently installed equipment and can easily be mounted or removed – including the safe – without affecting other components in the aircraft. This eliminates high costs for hardware, fitting and certification.

“We are confident about this concept, which combines the benefits of both a portable and an installed IFE solution, and are sure that other airlines will soon follow Air Europa’s lead. Flexible IFE systems are the future for the low-cost sector and on short and medium-haul routes in particular,” said Jan-Peter Gaense, Director Project & Certification at Lufthansa Systems. “We look forward to working with Air Europa and our strong collaboration partners.”

Further new customers
In addition, two more carriers have selected BoardConnect. One of them is currently implementing the classic IFE solution and will announce the Go-Live later this year. The other airline is about to finalize the Go-Live planning with BoardConnect Portable. Its name will be announced in the coming weeks. Together with SpiceJet, who signed for BoardConnect Portable earlier this year, Lufthansa Systems will increase the number of aircraft using a BoardConnect product to almost 700.

Air Europa is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, comprising 20 airlines that provide access to a global network with more than 16,270 flights per day to 1,057 destinations in 179 countries. Air Europa’s fleet is one of the most modern on the continent. It consists of 51 aircraft with an average age of not more than 4 years. The company is part of the Globalia Group, the largest Spanish tourism conglomerate, and is a leader in environmental conservation processes. In 2011 a report from the German environmental organisation Atmosfair described Air Europa as “the most efficient airline in the world in short- to medium-haul flights”. In 2016 it carried more than 10.6 million passengers.

Caption (Copyright: Lufthansa Systems): Thanks to BoardConnect Portable and Epteca, Air Europa passengers will soon be able to access fantastic in-flight entertainment and personalized offers using their own smartphones and tablets.

Boeing Delivers Digital and Analytics Solutions to MTU Aero Engines

Boeing analytics drives efficiency in maintenance operations

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 25, 2017 – Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary AerData, today announced an agreement with MTU Aero Engines for AerData’s STREAM (Secure Technical Records for Electronic Asset Management) and EFPAC (Engine Fleet Planning And Costing) software. Using data analytics, the software allows MTU Aero Engines to effectively manage premium aircraft records and optimize maintenance planning to maximize budget and minimize unnecessary shop visits.  

“Implementing STREAM and EFPAC was the next logical step for us to further improve the management of our growing engine fleet,” said Martin Friis-Petersen, managing director, MTU Maintenance Lease Services B.V. “We look forward to unfolding the full potential of the products and, in turn, being able to pass on gained efficiencies to customers.”

STREAM is the industry standard electronic aircraft records management solution. It is a secure web-enabled system that allows the MRO, airline or lessor to manage the entire history of the asset and easily share documents with third parties. This allows for smooth and efficient transition of aircraft and easy remarketing. STREAM is a proven cost-saving tool over the life of the asset and during redelivery.

EFPAC helps customers improve engine maintenance planning, engine spares availability and budgets by combining technical and operational data with lease requirements and fleet renewal constraints. Because EFPAC analyzes in hours what typically takes an airline weeks to examine using other methods, customers have reported reductions to their annual engine maintenance costs by 10 percent or more.  EFPAC is powered by Boeing AnalytX, which transforms data to reveal insights that empower a world of limitless possibilities.

“We are very proud to extend our partnership with MTU Aero Engines to include EFPAC and STREAM,” said Matt Bull, CEO of AerData. “MTU Aero Engines, a current Corporate Management System (CMS) user, leverages our software to support lifecycle asset management. MTU’s success with CMS has led them to place their trust in the team at AerData to support their adoption of digital records and leverage analytics solutions for engine maintenance planning.”

OpenAirlines launches new subsidiary in Miami
OpenAirlines, a software company in the flight operations optimization market, today announced the launch of a new subsidiary, in Miami, Florida USA.

OpenAirlines is a consulting and Big Data software company with world-class experience in optimizing an airlines’ operations, with a focus on fuel savings and environment. OpenAirlines flagship product is SkyBreathe® Fuel Efficiency, an innovative software that facilitates an airlines ability to save 2%-4% on their fuel consumption. OpenAirlines is based in Toulouse, France with offices in Hong Kong and now Miami to provide their customers with 24/7 support in seven (7) different languages globally.

Please join us in welcoming the new Director of Business Development Americas, Mr. Carlos A. Gonzalez, who will be leading the Miami office:

“It is a privilege and honor to join a fast-growing company like OpenAirlines, and to introduce our innovative fuel savings solution SkyBreathe®, to all the airlines in region. Our new American subsidiary will allow us to increase our presences in the region, while providing a competitive advantage from where we can promote our products, technology, and commitment to reducing fuel consumption. I look forward to an opportunity to grow and expand our presence and the use of our proven solutions and to help airlines reduce their cost of operations.”

Carlos A. Gonzalez will establish the infrastructure for the subsidiary and eventually will assemble a team to assist him in the development of this region.

Alexandre Feray, CEO OpenAirlines says:

“We’ve always believed that proximity to our customers and partners is vital in continuing to build strong relationships. With this new presence in the Americas, our Support Team will be able to respond fast to our existing and future customers’ needs in the region.”

The American region has shown an interest in achieving its goal for more efficient air travel.

“Because fuel is their biggest single expense – 33% percent of operating costs – improving fuel efficiency is one of the greatest challenges for airlines. The only hope for winning the battle to reduce costs, is through greater operational efficiency, an issue that is easily solved with the SkyBreathe® software solution.”
Concluded Alexandre Feray.

SkyBreathe® is currently assisting more than 25 airlines around the world, to greatly enhance existing fuel-saving initiatives while helping them save millions of dollars and thousands of tons of CO2.

Jeppesen Optimizes Crew Pairing for Republic Airline

New service agreement provides Jeppesen Crew Pairing solution to increase crew management efficiency for regional airline

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 27, 2017 – Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, announced today that Republic Airline has signed a three-year agreement for Jeppesen Crew Pairing for its fleet of Embraer 170s and 175s. This capability transforms data into insight, enabling the airline to optimize its monthly production planning and forecast pairings. Jeppesen Crew Pairing is part of the Boeing AnalytX portfolio of products.

“We look forward to the improvements in both cost savings and maximizing efficiency,” said Paul Kinstedt, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Republic Airline. “Having this premier pairing optimizer capability will help us enhance service to our own customers by being ready for quick changes and operational shifts.”

Jeppesen Crew Pairing helps control costs, while its flexibility and modeling capabilities allow airlines to adapt to changes caused by flight disruptions, aircraft maintenance and crew availability.

“Jeppesen Crew Pairing uses advanced optimization and data analytics to help the airline better manage their crew operations,” said Peter Andersson, vice president, Jeppesen Crew Management. “The Jeppesen suite of products helps airlines strategically meet their operational goals, and this is the first step in providing optimization solutions for Republic Airline.”

Boeing Global Services, headquartered in the Dallas area, was formed by integrating the services capabilities of the government, space and commercial sectors into a single, customer-focused business. Operating as a third business unit of Boeing, Global Services provides agile, cost-competitive services to commercial and government customers worldwide.

Republic Airline, based in Indianapolis, operates a fleet of 188 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 100 cities in 35 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. The airline provides fixed-fee flights operated under the major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. The airline employs about 5,200 aviation professionals. Visit www.rjet.com for more information, follow the company on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube, and connect on Facebook or LinkedIn.

Jeppesen and Air Malta Agree to Navigation, Charting and Electronic Flight Bag Service Contract

Digital Jeppesen services to maximize operational efficiency for flagship carrier of Malta

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., September 27, 2017 – Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, today announced a three-year service renewal agreement with Air Malta to provide Jeppesen’s industry-leading FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bag (EFB) services on iPad, in addition to digital charting data and NavData global navigation services for the airline.

“We have worked closely with Jeppesen to provide our operational insights to continually enhance its EFB services, and we are pleased to continue receiving the leading navigation, EFB and charting data in the industry through this agreement,” said Captain Alexander Muscat, chief officer, Flight Operations, Air Malta. “Our crew members have come to trust Jeppesen data and services to safely reach our destinations around the world, and we also benefit from bottom line savings achieved through reduced costs by using more efficient operations.” 

The use of FliteDeck Pro will deliver enhanced operating capabilities for Air Malta, including the use of Smart Notes, which analyze chronological and geospatial flight data to present key data points for pilots automatically, without the need for manual interaction. Another new capability, Tailored Enroute, will allow Air Malta to depict Jeppesen’s data-driven enroute data, supplemented with their own operationally-specific information, to provide a complete enroute navigation picture.

“Our relationship with Air Malta provides mutually beneficial information sharing, and we are proud to continue this process through our new agreement,” said Margarita Jiménez Vidal, Flight Operations sales director, Boeing Global Services.

Jeppesen NavData is developed from a comprehensive aviation database, which is composed of more than one million records. To ensure accuracy, Jeppesen flight information analysts edit and verify approximately 150,000 database transactions generated from worldwide aviation data source documents during every 28-day revision cycle.

For further detail on the industry-leading navigation, operations, training and optimization solutions provided by Jeppesen, please visit www.jeppesen.com. For more information on the global destinations served by Air Malta, please see www.airmalta.com.

Boeing Global Services, headquartered in the Dallas area, was formed by integrating the services capabilities of the government, space and commercial sectors into a single, customer-focused business. Operating as a third business unit of Boeing, Global Services provides agile, cost-competitive services to commercial and government customers worldwide.