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Ravensdown Aerowork Limited Goes Live on Ramco Aviation
Achieves complete visibility and improved operational efficiency with automated, paperless operations

Auckland, New Zealand / Chennai, India – May 31, 2018 – Ravensdown Aerowork Limited, New Zealand’s largest aerial fertiliser applicator, has successfully gone live on Ramco Aviation Suite, to manage its complete aircraft maintenance & engineering operations.

Ravensdown Aerowork Limited – a subsidiary of Ravensdown Limited – a company specialising in aerial applications such as fertiliser spreading across all terrains, has embraced digitized operations with the implementation of a comprehensive aviation software, first in 70 years of its operations.

Ramco’s MRO suite automates and optimizes Aerowork’s supply chain and inventory management, with an accounting and finance module that integrates with Ravensdown Group’s accounting systems. Ramco’s fleet maintenance functions, paired with “Approve Anywhere” mobile capabilities for on-the-go authorization, ensures maximum airworthiness with minimum aircraft downtime.

Fabian Kopu, Application Manager, Ravensdown Aerowork Limited, said, “Going digital and moving to Ramco’s future-ready, integrated aviation suite has improved the visibility of our engineering operations, with better compliance and reporting capabilities, streamlining our business processes. The team at Ramco has been supportive for every step of our digital journey and we are grateful to have worked with them as we chart a new phase of growth.”

Commenting on the go-live, Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems, said, “Ramco’s disruptive innovations have been witnessing significant momentum in the Oceania region. We are pleased to work with industry leaders in the region. Our partnership and go-live with Ravensdown Aerowork marks yet another successful track record in strategic digital transformations as we strive to position ourselves as one of the region’s foremost cloud enterprise software providers.”

Ramco Aviation Software is trusted by 22,000+ users to manage 4,000+ 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 aircraft-on-ground (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 Mixed 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 around the world.

Loong Air takes delivery of first LEAP-1A-powered A320neo in China

• The Chinese launch customer for the LEAP-1A
• First of 9 LEAP-powered aircraft on order

HANGZHOU, China — 31 May 2018 — Zhejiang Loong Airlines today took delivery of the first LEAP-1A-powered A320neo aircraft from the Airbus Final Assembly facility in Tianjin, China.  The airline will be the first in Greater China to operate the advanced engine/aircraft combination.

“We are very pleased to further expand our relationship with CFM,” said Liu Qihong, chairman of Zhejiang Loong Airlines. “As the LEAP-1A launch customer in China, we chose the engine because of its anticipated high utilization and fuel efficiency, as well as the environmental technologies CFM incorporated.  All of these factors will not only keep our costs in check but also help protect the environment with less noise and fewer emissions.”

Loong Air launched the LEAP-1A in China when the airline announced an order for engines to power 9 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the Zhuhai Air Show in 2014.

“I am pleased to be here today in beautiful Hangzhou to represent the CFM Team as we celebrate the delivery of the first LEAP-1A-powered A320neo in China,” said Gaël Méheust, president and CEO of CFM International.  “We have been with Loong Air from the very beginning and I cannot help but be impressed by what this airline has accomplished in less than five years.  It is an honor to be part of this great team.” 

“I am very proud to be here to celebrate this first delivery to Loong Air,” said Weiming Xiang, president of Greater China for CFM parent company GE Aviation.  “Our promise to Loong Air is we will continue to deliver the level of support that they come to expect from CFM and do all we can to help ensure a smooth introduction of the LEAP-1A into the region.”

Honeywell Expands GoDirect Flight With New Connected Service Offerings For Pilots, Dispatchers


GENEVA, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is expanding its range of GoDirect® connected services to deliver improved flight support within its signature program, GoDirect Flight. Using the new integrated services, business aviation operators will benefit from improved flight planning and in-flight communications through Honeywell’s GoDirect Flight Planning, GoDirect Flight Tracker and GoDirect Weather applications. As a result, flight crew workload can be reduced while enhancing flight safety and operational efficiency.

“In today’s fast-paced business aviation environment, our customers are increasingly looking for end-to-end integrated solutions that will help them quickly, easily and cost-effectively manage their flight operations so they can remain competitive,” said John Peterson, senior director, Connectivity Services, Honeywell Aerospace. “Our range of updated services act as a flight department’s premier partner, providing the insight needed to make informed decisions using real-time data and automation.”

GoDirect Flight is a part of Honeywell’s GoDirect family, one of the industry’s most complete portfolios of more than 50 services and applications that provide business aviation operators, flight crews and maintenance teams with the critical information they need to control their services and network. Combined, these applications improve the overall support service for pilots, dispatchers and schedulers while increasing the safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness that business aviation operations require.

GoDirect Flight is taking pilot services to the next level in many ways:

• Flight planning and scheduling: Thanks to a partnership with scheduling and trip-planning provider Professional Flight Management (PFM), operators can now link their existing scheduling system with Honeywell’s datalink and flight planning services, enabling the sharing of data between their two most important systems. Customers’ datalink positions and “Gate Out, Wheels Off, Wheels On and Gate In” reports can be forwarded to PFM systems to automatically create flight logs, send flight-following notifications and provide flight-following on-maps. This integration creates a reduction in flight-logging errors and the added ability to complete flight logs without saving data from flight management systems. Ground handlers can receive real-time updates on the position and state of the aircraft while executive assistants can receive updates on expected arrivals and delays.
• Flight tracking: With GoDirect Flight Tracker, Honeywell customers can estimate future aircraft positions in 3D based on the last-known coordinates, heading, speed and altitude. With geo-fencing features, operators will be notified in advance if an aircraft is leaving or entering coverage areas and special use airspace. Constant emergency alert monitoring ensures flight teams are immediately notified when emergency response plans are needed.
• Weather avoidance and safety: Thanks to a new partnership with data provider DTN, weather services now offer a broader range of higher-resolution information so that pilots receive more insight along their routes to avoid extreme weather events. The application provides access to the industry’s first vertical situation display that combines a bird’s-eye view with a vertical flight path, improving pilots’ situational awareness and the flight experience of passengers. With this service, Honeywell customers will also be able to better detect and navigate lightning, turbulence, cloud tops and volcanic ash.
• Flight quality and passenger satisfaction: In addition to the vertical situation display showing the vertical flight path, GoDirect Flight Bag Pro can also improve situational awareness through Jeppesen Instrument Procedure charts. Both tools can help pilots improve their flight planning and weather avoidance.

Jeppesen and Bad Elf Introduce Wireless Flight Data Transfers for Business Aviation Pilots 

• Jeppesen data distribution technology and Bad Elf Turbine device now available to update data cards for popular business aviation avionics platforms 

GENEVA, May 30, 2018 — Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, today announced that multiple business aviation avionics platforms are now supported by mobile Jeppesen Distribution Manager (JDM) flight data update software and Bad Elf Turbine edition hardware that work together to simplify avionics data updates so customers can update charts and data anywhere. 

The paired hardware and software solution provides a wireless method to update avionics data cards and is now available for popular Garmin G5000, Rockwell Collins Proline 21 & Fusion and Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) avionics platforms. Bad Elf is a leading provider of aviation hardware and software solutions. 

“General aviation pilots have begun to use JDM Mobile and the Bad Elf Wombat device together to greatly enhance how they update data cards, prior to taking to the skies,” said Mike Abbott, director, Jeppesen Data Solutions, Product & Portfolio Management. “We are pleased to now offer this dynamic service to the business aviation market, which eliminates the need to connect in an office environment and allows customers to update their charts and data directly in the cockpit.” 

Jeppesen data subscribers using supported avionics platforms are now able to use JDM Mobile to download data updates on an iPhone or iPad and then wirelessly connect to the Bad Elf Wombat device to transfer flight information directly to avionics data cards. “We continue to deliver on our promise to provide a world-class data update experience, across both business and general aviation, when and where it’s convenient for our customers,” said John Cunningham, CEO, Bad Elf. “Teaming with Jeppesen provides the opportunity for establishing a global reach, while we enhance operational efficiency across our shared customer base.” 

GlobalJet Signs for Jeppesen Operator & Flight Planning Tools to Maximize Efficiency

• Integrated functionality of Operator software to bring together essential GlobalJet operations in a do-it-yourself corporate flight department platform

GENEVA, May 30, 2018 — Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, today signed a new agreement at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition with GlobalJet, a leading business aviation aircraft management and charter operator, to provide them with Jeppesen Operator and JetPlanner Pro digital operations management solutions.

Jeppesen Operator is a virtual corporate flight department solution that integrates multiple resources and operations capabilities in a single platform for business aviation operators. In a streamlined, in-house solution, GlobalJet now will be able to effectively manage their trip planning, scheduling, maintenance and crew management operations.

“Integrating digital operations tools from Jeppesen will help us increase efficiency and reduce preparation time with our European and global operations,” said Renny Cichella, director, Ground Operations, GlobalJet. “Teaming with Jeppesen is a great fit, as our shared dedication to flight safety is reflected in these digital solutions that will help us plan and execute our flight plans more effectively and increase situational awareness on the ground and in the air.”

Through the Jeppesen Operator platform, GlobalJet will also have access to flight planning data generated by the JetPlanner Pro solution. JetPlanner Pro optimizes flight planning and dispatch operations that will help reduce costs through advanced route planning, reduced fuel consumption and increased manpower efficiency.

“As a clear leader in the business aviation market, we are honored to have GlobalJet as the launch customer of Operator services in Europe,” said William Ampofo, vice president, Business & General Aviation, Boeing Global Services. “This agreement celebrates the integration of forward thinking, market leadership and enhanced operating efficiency, as Boeing and GlobalJet come together in the spirit of innovation.”

For more information on the industry-leading navigation, operations, training and optimization solutions provided by Jeppesen, please visit www.jeppesen.com.

Egypt Air will continue to benefit from SchedConnect codeshare management solution

Lufthansa Systems’ product optimizes management of codeshare flights

Raunheim, May 30, 2018 – Lufthansa Systems today announced that Egypt Air will continue to use its SchedConnect codeshare management solution for the next five years. The airline recently renewed its contract with the aviation IT provider. SchedConnect helps airlines optimize the management of codeshare flights, reduce costs and increase revenues. Egypt Air has been using the solution since 2008.

“Our experience with SchedConnect has been excellent. As a member of the Star Alliance, we benefit from synchronized flight schedules inside and outside the airline alliance, for example,” said the Manager of the Schedule Management Department at Egypt Air. “Other plus points include the high-quality service from Lufthansa Systems and the many useful features. Thanks to the high degree of automation, we have saved a significant amount of time and money in our daily codeshare management tasks since introducing SchedConnect.”

SchedConnect is currently the most technologically advanced system of its kind. The solution ensures a high degree of automation by processing schedule data from 25 customers and their codeshare partners to calculate the optimal codeshare connections for the customers’ current schedules on a daily basis. If a minimum connecting time is violated due to a schedule change or if a partner flight is canceled, SchedConnect assigns the marketing flight number to another suitable connecting flight operated by the partner. Changes are sent through the reservation systems to travel agents and customers as well as to the operations and passenger-related systems of the airlines involved. In addition to SchedConnect, Egypt Air is also using the Lido/Flight 4D flight planning solution, the NetLine/Plan network planning solution and the Sirax AirFinance Platform for revenue accounting.

“Lufthansa Systems and Egypt Air are linked by a long-standing partnership. We have worked together since 2006 and look forward to our future cooperation. The renewed contract is a sign of the quality of our products,” said Marco Cesa, Senior Vice President Regional Management EMEA at Lufthansa Systems.

Egypt Air is the national carrier of Egypt, with headquarters in Cairo. It was founded in May 1932 as the seventh airline in the world. Since starting flight operations 86 years ago, the airline has experienced significant growth. Egypt Air now serves more than 75 destinations in numerous countries, with its biggest market in Europe and the Middle East. The airline operates scheduled passenger flights as well as cargo flights on a variety of international, regional and domestic routes. Egypt Air joined the Star Alliance in 2008.

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Jeppesen Now Provides Mobile International Trip Planning Data Access through Personal Assistant App 

• Business aviation operators will now be able to use Personal Assistant to access trip briefing information on iPad, at no additional cost

GENEVA, May 30, 2018 — Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, today announced a significant new enhancement for Jeppesen International Trip Planning (ITP) customers by now offering Personal Assistant, a mobile app solution to access their trip briefing information and other resources.

The iPad-based Personal Assistant app was developed originally to work with Jeppesen Operator, a virtual corporate flight department solution that integrates multiple resources and operations capabilities in a united platform for business aviation operators. This new capability for accessing Jeppesen ITP data through Personal Assistant delivers added value by providing a quick reference platform for customers on the go.

“Our business aviation customers have asked for a mobile solution to access their ITP data so they could access the data quickly and conveniently, and the Personal Assistant app provides them with a solution,” said William Ampofo, vice president, Business & General Aviation, Boeing Global Services. “With access to ITP data now available on iPad, our customers will be able to access, plan and review their flight operations information when and where it’s convenient for them.” 

Personal Assistant provides customers with mobile access to their Jeppesen ITP information, such as: itinerary and route planning, flight plans, filing, weather and NOTAMs, overflight and landing permits, airfield slots, customs notifications, ground handling, fuel, security and more.

For more information on the industry-leading navigation, operations, training and optimization solutions provided by Jeppesen, please visit www.jeppesen.com.

AIR SUPPORT & OSPREY FLIGHT SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCE COOPERATION TO DELIVER PIONEERING FLIGHT RISK ASSESSMENT FUNCTIONALITY


[Booth W89, EBACE, Geneva, 29th May 2018] AIR SUPPORT, one of the world’s leading suppliers of flight planning solutions has announced its cooperation with the pioneering risk management system, Osprey Flight Solutions, in an arrangement that will offer customers a unique function of the PPS Flight Planning System.

The Osprey Flight Solutions breakthrough risk management service will seamlessly integrate with the PPS Flight Planning System to deliver instantaneous, intuitive, visual and written risk assessments directly to the operator when needed, supporting operational decision making, quality control and compliance. The company is meeting current market demand for business enabling tools by using cutting edge technology to enhance the quality and consistency of human analysis to offer a unique over-flight security and risk assessment solution which improves efficiency, accuracy and output, whilst keeping costs down.

CEO of AIR SUPPORT, Per Jensen, said, “Risk assessment of flights to ensure the safety of operations has for a long time been a strong market demand. Our new cooperation with Osprey Flight Solutions is based on a common understanding of system integration capability being one of the most important benefits to the aircraft operator. We are very excited about this new cooperation and look forward to soon being able to deliver a highly useful state-of-the-art risk assessment integration to our customers.”

CEO of OSPREY FLIGHT SOLUTIONS, Andrew Nicholson, added, “Integration, as well as improving operator efficiency, are the main drivers behind the development of Osprey. Our cooperation with one of the leading suppliers of flight planning solutions, in AIR SUPPORT, is a significant recognition of this and we are delighted that the PPS Flight Planning System will be leading the way in providing the industry with this much needed business enabling tool”.

In the Making

Normal aircraft tracking Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs in short, announced by ICAO as part of the GADSS concept) will go into effect later in 2018 and require larger aircraft operators to meet mandatory tracking- and GADSS warning standards. Consequently, we will soon release a basic stand-alone version of what is to become a new fully compliant flight tracking solution within the upcoming OpsControl module for PPS.

The flight tracking solution will be based on an all-sources integration interface and be able to support common data feeds from for example ACARS, EUROCONTROL and terrestrial-/space-based ADS-B networks. Optimal collection of not only in-flight but also various terrestrial data such as on/off block times, take-off/landing times, parking locations and taxi movements will of course be available.

Peter Gravesen, CCO at AIR SUPPORT A/S, states:

“Many customers have already shown great interest in the flight tracking solution. Fully comitted, we have therefore already collected the first firm orders and also expect a lot more to come in during the coming weeks. In this initial development phase, several of our customers have also been invited to participate in an external testing process – only that way we get the most valuable feedback of all and ensure that the end product lives up to our customers’ expectations.”

News and updates regarding the flight tracking solution will be announced on our website and in this newsletter during the coming months.

The upcoming flight tracking solution features convenient zoom functionality, globe or flat visual layout options and highly detailed and informative airport mapping.

TEST-FUCHS among first to select IFS Applications 10 for aerospace engineering, manufacturing and maintenance

• Leading manufacturer of systems and components for commercial and military aerospace companies selects comprehensive ERP and MRO solution from IFS which will ensure maximum flexibility and extensibility for worldwide deployment 
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May 29, 2018 – IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today announced that the TEST-FUCHS Group, a leading manufacturer of test systems and components for the aerospace and defence (A&D) industry, is one of the first A&D customers to select the recently launched IFS Applications™ 10 as its global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) solution.

Headquartered in Austria, TEST-FUCHS selected IFS because of its industry-specific capabilities, completeness of the solution, and its long-term aerospace and defence industry experience. TEST-FUCHS will roll out IFS Applications 10 across Austria, Germany, Italy, France, UK, USA, Singapore, and China to support its global mechanical engineering and maintenance operations, which serve some of the world’s major aircraft manufacturers, airlines, OEMs and MROs, including Airbus, Boeing, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Sikorsky, and Embraer.

IFS Applications 10 has been designed to help companies connect their business to a digital backbone and capitalise on disruptive technologies, processes, and business models such as automation, connected devices, and servitisation. The implementation at TEST-FUCHS will cover preventive maintenance, fleet & asset management, component MRO, manufacturing, human resources, financials, supply chain, CRM, service management, document management, quality management, and quality assurance.

In addition to the new deployment, TEST-FUCHS will enter into a long-term strategic partnership with IFS to help organisations in the aerospace and defence sector react to industry changes by implementing IFS Applications.

“As a fast-growing international technology and engineering company, it is essential that our operations are supported by enterprise software that can adapt and scale at the same rate as the business,” said Armin Havlik, CFO, TEST-FUCHS Group. “The flexibility of IFS Applications and the numerous optimisation possibilities to further refine our business processes was a key factor in our decision, as was its built-in internationality, which enables TEST-FUCHS to easily adapt to country-specific requirements.” 

Peter Höhne, VP Sales & Marketing for IFS in Central Europe, added, “For over 70 years, TEST-FUCHS has focused on technology and innovation to help its customers stay ahead in the fast-paced aerospace sector. This is why the company sought an integrated solution to manage and optimise all key business areas and enable it to continue providing a world-class service to its global customer base. The agreement with TEST-FUCHS is yet another example of a leading A&D organisation that selects IFS to get ahead of the disruptive technology challenges facing the industry. We are very pleased to win TEST-FUCHS as a strategic new customer as we expand our footprint in the A&D industry in the region.”

For more information about how IFS helps organisations in the aerospace and defence industry, please visit: www.ifsworld.com/corp/industries/aviation-and-defence/