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EBACE, Geneva, Switzerland; May 25, 2023: Web Manuals, the world leader in aviation document digitization solutions, is introducing enhanced personalization options in its latest Reader App upgrade.

The update comes with connectivity recognition – a built-in connectivity choice – allowing the user to define when the app is perceived as ‘online’. Users can choose whether to run downloads on Wi-Fi and Cellular data or only when Wi-Fi is connected.

Additional functionality improvements will allow users to personalize their app experience with screen customization and thumb navigation, enabling faster transition between documents that are unique to the user. Updated tab functions will enable smoother transition between current working documents, as well as the ability to move back and forth between manual amendments.

Advanced dark mode places a dark filter on images to avoid reverting colors on the device. In combination with the brightness slider, pilots are now able to use their device during overnight flights without losing night vision, amplifying the app’s readability and flight safety.

Julia Larsson, Director of Operations EMEA, Web Manuals says: “The latest updates to our Reader App will make it even easier to download, read, and stay updated on crucial documents that are specific to each customer’s operations.

“This app revision has been long anticipated and is a direct result of feedback from our community. For example, we’ve incorporated larger navigation bars to make manuals accessible for pilots experiencing turbulence in the cockpit.”

Web Manuals is exhibiting on Booth L97 at EBACE 2023 and live demonstrations of the updated software are available. The app is available to download on iOS and an Android version is currently in development.

Malmö, Sweden, May 24, 2023: Web Manuals, the world leader in digital documentation for the aviation industry, is cementing its European stronghold with more than 60% of customers enrolling since January 2023 being based in the continent.

Further to this, almost a third of the 37 organizations that joined Web Manuals’ community in 2023 are business jet operators in Europe, and more than 45% new bizjets have joined globally so far this year. This demonstrates the industry’s ongoing appetite to digitize their operations, which is complemented by the vast range of compliance-based applications for Web Manuals’ portfolio.

Julia Larsson, Director of Operations EMEA, Web Manuals, says: “The demand for Web Manuals across the European business aviation industry represents the growing desire for digitalisation within safety and compliance monitoring, as well as the increasing number of regulations that operators need to manage effectively. It shows that operators are ready to take their document digitization to the next level, eliminating the burden and safety implications of having to update their documentation manually.”

As of May 2023, Web Manuals’ total global client base is 535. The company is headquartered in Malmo, Sweden, and has offices in New York, San Diego, and Singapore.

DERBY, UNITED KINGDOM: Base and line maintenance provider, BCT Aviation Maintenance (BCT), has signed up for Rusada’s maintenance software solution ENVISION.

BCT offer a wide range of maintenance services from both their headquarters at East Midlands Airport (EMA) and line stations across the UK and Ireland. This includes base and line maintenance, livery & paint support, and end of lease services for airlines and operators worldwide.

Until now, BCT relied on a system of spreadsheets and paper records to manage their operations, but the lack of cross-department visibility this provided led to them seeking a fully digitized solution.

“As our business continues to grow and we expand our Base Maintenance capability we developed a need for a high-quality solution for our maintenance software requirements and decided ENVISION is the best fit for our business” said Chris Taylor, Technical Director at BCT. “We are excited to see the benefits ENVISION will bring to all aspects of BCT Aviation Maintenance by providing a clear view of our operating protocols, from commercial engagement with potential customers to our own operational day to day needs, and all the way through to customer billing. We are looking forward to working with everyone at Rusada and getting started on the implementation process.”  

Rusada’s in-house implementation specialists will now begin the deployment of ENVISION’s Base & Line MRO, Inventory Management, Human Resources, and Quality & Safety modules with an aim to go live later this year.

Julian Stourton, CEO at Rusada commented “BCT have been incredibly successful over the last few years, and their client portfolio speaks for itself.

“It is no small project upgrading your maintenance IT systems, but the rewards vastly outweigh the effort, and if you pick the right partner to guide you through it then it can be much less painful than you think.”

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About Rusada

Rusada is a leading provider of aviation software with over 35 years of experience in the industry. Its ENVISION software manages over 2,000 fixed and rotary wing aircraft for 150 operators, maintainers, and manufacturers in 50+ countries. With its headquarters in Switzerland and offices in the USA, UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Australia, Rusada provides global support for a global industry.

Specialising in the management of airworthiness, maintenance, and flight operations, ENVISION is developed solely for aviation. Its modern, web-based platform features a suite of integrated modules, enhanced by a series of native mobile apps. ENVISION’s easy-to-use interface provides users with clear, actionable information, enabling processes to be carried out quickly and efficiently, and all without the need for paper or spreadsheets.

Media Contact

Chris Prior

Marketing Manager

chris.prior@rusada.com

+44 (0) 1295 231619

Flair Orders AFIRS Edge Hardware and SaaS Services for its Entire Fleet of Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft

 CALGARY, ALBERTA – June 25, 2023. Today, Flair Airlines, Canada’s leading independent ultra-low-cost airline, and FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX-V: FLY) (OTCQX: FLYLF), an aerospace technology company, announced an agreement for the purchase of FLYHT’s innovative hardware and services. FLYHT will enable Flair to closely monitor its fuel and greenhouse gas emissions for every phase of flight operations, including when an aircraft is at the gate, taxiing, at idle, during takeoff and at cruise. The data allows Flair to find opportunities to increase fuel efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint on its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

The two companies are headquartered in Alberta, Canada, with Flair headquartered in Edmonton, and FLYHT headquartered in Calgary. Flair Airlines serves dozens of cities across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico with an ultra-low-cost model and an expanding fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

“Flair is Canada’s greenest airline, and so we are excited to initiate this program with FLYHT, whose AFIRS Edge suite of products support our greenhouse gas emissions tracking and aggressive reductions targets,” said Stephen Jones, President and CEO of Flair Airlines. “We’re proud to support a fellow Albertan aerospace company, headquartered in Calgary, which is a new base of operations for us and one of increasing importance. We also look forward to realizing benefits from the resulting improvements in operational insight and efficiencies in both customer service and on time performance.”

“This order is a significant milestone for FLYHT as we have now formally begun to commercialize our innovative 5G-enabled AFIRS Edge solution,” said Kent Jacobs, President and Interim CEO of FLYHT. “We look forward to supporting Flair Airlines as they seek to take full advantage of the power of our real-time data solutions to support their decision making.”

This is the first agreement for FLYHT’s AFIRS Edge product to be installed on a Boeing 737 Max aircraft. The AFIRS Edge is an industry-first, 5G-enabled, wireless quick access recorder, which transmits data on the ground through cellular networks. The AFIRS Edge also provides aircraft interface device functionality and allows for remote system configuration and health management as well as over-the-air updates.

The agreement includes recurring SaaS for ClearPort, FuelSense, and AFIRS Gateway services. ClearPort is a turn management optimizer that helps improve on time performance  and provides Auxiliary Power Unit fuel burn management. By maximizing the efficiency of turns, aircraft utilization can be increased and continual improvement opportunities can be identified. FuelSense provides insight into how airlines are performing against their operational standards, providing additional guidance towards fuel efficiency and emissions reductions. Finally, the AFIRS Gateway system provides a portal for data and device configuration, distribution, and management.

The contract is valued at approximately US$3.6 million, provided that all products and services are delivered over the 5-year term of the agreement. FLYHT’s AFIRS Edge products were developed with the support of Alberta Innovates and with repayable funding support from PrairiesCan through its Western Innovation Initiative.

About Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines is Canada’s leading low-fare airline and its greenest airline, on a mission to provide affordable air travel that connects them to the people and experiences they love. With an expanding fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, Flair is growing to serve over 35 cities across Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. For more information, please visit www.flyflair.com.

About FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.

FLYHT provides airlines with Actionable Intelligence to transform operational insight into immediate, quantifiable action, and delivers industry leading solutions to improve aviation safety, efficiency, and profitability. This unique capability is driven by a suite of patented aircraft certified hardware products. These include AFIRS™, an aircraft satcom/interface device that enables cockpit voice communications, real-time aircraft state analysis, and the transmission of aircraft data while inflight. The AFIRS Edge is a state-of-the-art 5G Wireless Quick Access Recorder (WQAR), Aircraft Interface Device (AID), and Aircraft Condition and Monitoring System (ACMS). The Edge can be interfaced with FLYHT’s TAMDAR probe or the FLYHT-WVSS-II relative humidity sensor to deliver airborne weather and humidity data in real-time.

CrossConsense, FLYHT’s wholly owned subsidiary, offers highly skilled services to the commercial aviation industry and provides preventative maintenance solutions. These include Aircraft Fleet View, a native application that gives a real-time view of airline fleet status; AviationDW, a managed data warehouse for enhanced business intelligence; and ACSIS, a visualization and predictive maintenance alerting tool.

FLYHT is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, and is an AS9100 Quality registered company. CrossConsense, located in Frankfurt, Germany, is an ISO9001 certified operation. For more information, visit www.flyht.com.

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At a glance

–    Croatia Airlines to implement AMOS Airline/MRO Edition
–    AMOS supports strategic fleet renewal
–    Seamless integration as part of new Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem

Swiss-AS is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Croatia Airlines, the national carrier of Croatia. This collaboration will see the implementation of AMOS, a comprehensive software solution designed to optimize and streamline the airline’s maintenance and engineering operations.

The decision to adopt the AMOS Airline/MRO Edition after a comprehensive evaluation of various industry-leading solutions, aligns with Croatia Airlines’ commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability in its operations. By leveraging the advanced features and functionalities of the AMOS software, Croatia Airlines aims to enhance its maintenance processes, and overall operational efficiency.

AMOS is widely recognized as a robust and industry-leading solution in the aviation maintenance domain. Its state-of-the-art capabilities will empower Croatia Airlines to effectively manage its fleet’s maintenance, engineering, and logistics processes, ultimately reducing downtime and increasing aircraft availability.

The AMOS software suite will provide Croatia Airlines with comprehensive functionality and support their strategic fleet renewal into an all-new A220 fleet by 2026 by offering powerful capabilities for aircraft phase-in and out.

Additionally, the system’s user-friendly interface and intuitive workflows will enhance the productivity and collaboration among the airline’s maintenance and engineering teams.
As Croatia Airlines is already using AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik’s independent and open digital platform for the aviation industry, they will soon profit from a seamless integration of the two systems as part of the new Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem.

“We are delighted to announce that Croatia Airlines will be introducing new, more comprehensive MRO software system AMOS for our operations, said Jasmin Bajić, CEO and President of the Management Board of Croatia Airlines. “After considering number of options, strategic decision was made to use AMOS as our main platform to support our Part-CAMO, Part-145, Logistics and Finance, as well as the third-party requirements. AMOS was selected as our future platform, due to its compatibility and wide industry usage, strong customer focus, easy transition and integration, regulatory framework (EASA), cost reduction and productivity efficiency. Choosing the right platform for our organisation was crucial, as we needed the product that would have the capability to go well beyond requested scope, and would provide Croatia Airlines with a long-term strategic advantage. We are looking forward to implementing AMOS as our new software system in the near future.” 

“It is our pleasure to welcome Croatia Airlines to our growing list of customers,” said Fabiano Faccoli, CEO of Swiss-AS. “AMOS will equip Croatia Airlines with a potent tool-set to maximize their operational efficiency, minimize costs, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. We look forward to supporting them in achieving their maintenance and engineering goals.”
The implementation of AMOS at Croatia Airlines is expected to commence in the coming weeks. The project will involve close collaboration between the expert teams from Croatia Airlines and Swiss-AS to ensure a smooth transition to the new system.

About Croatia Airlines

Croatia Airlines, the Croatian flag carrier, was registered under the name of Zagreb Airlines d.d. in 1989. Since July 1990, the company has been operating under its present name. The major hub is in Zagreb.
Croatia Airlines is a full-service carrier that provides domestic and international air passenger and cargo transport services. The company connects Croatian cities with the most important European centres and, through them, the entire World. It also provides aircraft maintenance and professional training of aviation personnel. 
The company is a full member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Star Alliance and the European Regions Airline Association (ERA).
In its 34 years of operations the company has been recognized by its passengers for flight safety, quality of services and professional staff. 
Croatia Airlines has a fleet comprising 13 aircraft: five A319s, two A320s and six Dash Q400s.

www.croatiaairlines.com

About Swiss AviationSoftware and AMOS

Swiss-AS as an industry leading M&E / MRO software provider offers an end-to-end integrated, highly intelligent software suite, designed to cover the management of the entire spectrum of maintenance activities. AMOS in combination with its mobile package empowers its large and loyal aviation customer base – ranging from pure operators of all sizes, over major low-cost, regional and flag carriers, and large airline groups to MRO providers – to digitalize and automate their maintenance processes and connect with other industry solutions beyond the boundaries of AMOS via the data messaging platform AMOScentral.

Frankfurt, Germany, June 2023: CrossConsense, the Germany-based leading provider of aviation technology solutions, has successfully fulfilled its mandate by flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, to migrate data from the legacy MRO system to AMOS.

CrossConsense said it has completed a successful, smooth installation and integration of AMOS with solid support from flynas management, enhancing flynas’ efficiency and performance after their record-breaking results in 2022. This achievement is a crucial step towards flynas’ goal of becoming a fully digitized airline, and a significant milestone in their digital transformation strategy.

AMOS is a comprehensive, fully-integrated MRO System that maintains aircraft’s maintenance and engineering activities. In addition to the procurement, logistics, and finance.

The data migration process included various data sources. Such as; legacy MRO system, PDF files, Excel files, and other sources. The teams of flynas and CrossConsense worked closely together to ensure a smooth process, the sources added.

The sources pointed out that the success factors of the project include support from management, clear target definitions, and a qualified project team.

flynas is looking forward to the many benefits this new MRO system will bring. By partnering with CrossConsense, flynas has leveraged its experience and expertise in software solutions, ensuring the project was a success.

About flynas:

flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East with 48 aircraft, operating more than 1500 weekly flights to 70 domestic and international destinations.

Since its launch in 2007, flynas has transported more than 60 million passengers. Recently in 2022, flynas has been awarded the Skytrax Award as the Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East for the fifth time in a row 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021. In addition, it was ranked among the top 10 Low-Cost Airline worldwide, as per the prestigious Skytrax which is the most important global forum for the aviation industry. flynas has earned several accolades, including the Middle East’s Leading Low-Cost Airline award from the World Travel Awards for eight consecutive years (from 2015 till 2022) as well as it was ranked in the 4-star low-cost carrier category, the highest category of the low-cost airline in the world by APEX rating.

About CrossConsense:

Founded in 2002, Frankfurt Germany-based CrossConsense offers its customers in the commercial aviation industry, highly skilled services, designed to buttress their productivity and uptime performance, based on sound knowledge in the areas of maintenance, engineering and logistical support. CrossConsense maintains a staff of 20 dedicated, experienced, and motivated team workers. CrossConsense’s portfolio stretches from AMOS Support, BI-Management, Data Migration and Hosting to the products Aircraft Fleet View, ACSIS (tool for predictive maintenance), AviationDW (tool that supports airlines to get an overview over all KPIs the airline is interested in) and the Approval App. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian’s FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd., CrossConsense also offers solutions for Fuel Management, Turn Process Management and other software applications as well as AFIRS hardware that collects data during flight. CrossConsense is dedicated to helping airlines to achieve their goals through the application of innovative technology solutions.

For more information, visit https://www.crossconsense.com/

Cairns, AUSTRALIA / Chennai, INDIA – June 13, 2023 – Global enterprise aviation software provider Ramco Systems announced that it will implement its Aviation Suite V5.9 for Skytek Pty Ltd, a specialist aviation-engineering services provider with over 20 years of experience in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar. Ramco’s Aviation Suite will integrate and automate various operations at Skytek, empowering them with a modern solution to support their business growth.

With modules covering Engineering & CAMO, Maintenance, Supply Chain, MRO & Part Sales, Employee Management, Finance & Accounting, Compliance Reporting and Journey Log Entries, Ramco’s Aviation Suite will provide Skytek with a next-gen digital platform that offers a single source of truth. The solution will also help Skytek optimize their turnaround times for quotations, order processing and customer engagements.

In addition, with its digital enablers like HUBs and workflows, Ramco will help Skytek improve productivity and enhance process efficiencies.

Alana McKenna, CEO, Skytek Pty Ltd, said, “We were looking for a modern Aviation ERP software that would automate our MRO service processes, provide complete visibility into our operations and keep up with our rapid business growth. The advanced functionalities of Ramco’s Aviation Suite, together with their proven track record in digitally transforming the operations of one of our major customers, were critical to our selection. We are confident that Ramco’s Aviation Suite will help us continue delivering quality service and products to our customers.”

Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Customer Officer – Aviation, Aerospace & Defense, Ramco Systems, said, “We are delighted to partner with Skytek to digitally transform their business. Equipped with the latest artificial intelligence and machine learning stacks, Ramco’s Aviation solution has been helping leading organizations achieve automation and obtain crucial insights into their operations. We look forward to our digital journey with Skytek, to support their business growth.”

Ramco Aviation Suite is trusted by 24,000+ users to manage 4,000+ aircraft globally. With 90+ Aviation organizations onboard, Ramco is the solution of choice for top Airlines, 3^rd party MROs, large Heli-Operators, leading Defense organizations, and major Urban Air Mobility companies around the world. Available on cloud, Ramco Aviation Suite provides accessibility with ‘Anywhere Apps’, significantly accelerating organizational efficiency and agility. Ramco is changing the paradigm of enterprise software with Artificial Intelligence based solutions, intelligent voice enabled user experience, and advanced features such as digital task cards, offline maintenance capability, conversational chatbots, HUBs and cognitive solutions.

About Skytek Pty Ltd:

Skytek is an independent MRO specialising in Fixed wing and Rotary wing maintenance. With over 20 years of engineering experience in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the Pacific, Skytek is uniquely placed to support aircraft operators across different cultures and regulatory environments. Our specialist aviation engineering services range from, heavy maintenance for both fixed wing and rotary wing, component overhaul, along with composite repair work. Our ability to also offer full painting services is integral to providing our customers with a complete portfolio of service needs.

Headquartered in Cairns, Skytek has experienced licensed aircraft engineers that allow it to service and support operators with the following aircraft – ATR 42/72 Series, DHC-6 300/400 series, King Air, Caravan, Cessna, Airbus Helicopters, Bell Series Helicopters and Augusta 139. Skytek’s expertise as a DHC-6 specialist in maintenance and rebuild capability has been recognised in its achievement as a Viking Approved Service Centre.

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS: Aircraft maintenance software provider Rusada and mobile solutions specialist Conduce have agreed to a strategic partnership at the Airline & Aerospace MRO & Flight Operations IT Conference in Amsterdam.

The partnership will see the two companies join forces on projects requiring both a maintenance software solution and an eTechLog solution. Rusada and Conduce have previously worked together on a number of projects, including their current joint deployment at cargo operator Texel Air. The partnership agreed today, which included the signing of an ‘e-contract’ on a mobile device, formalizes the company’s working relationship, and sets targets for future joint projects.  

“A key aim of this partnership is to make the transition to paperless processes more accessible and affordable for aircraft operators around the globe” states Richard Landsbury, Sales Director at Rusada. “The combination of our two systems allows users to conduct much of their operations without using a single sheet of paper.”

The paperless processes in question are achieved by connecting Rusada’s ENVISION solution to Conduce’s eTechlog8 through a Representational State Transfer (REST) application programming interface, which allows for the seamless transmission of data between the two, in real time.

A typical scenario would see ENVISION scheduling the flight and assigning it to an aircraft. This information would then be transmitted to eTechlog8, where the line maintenance team would perform pre-flight checks using a mobile device, before transferring responsibility of the aircraft to the pilot. The aircraft would then fly the sector, with the pilot completing the journey log and recording any defects before handing back to the line maintenance team. Journey logs would then be transmitted to ENVISION to be recorded against the aircraft and its components, along with any defects. Corrective maintenance could then be planned, executed, and signed-off using ENVISION and its apps.    

“The Conduce mobile aviation solutions have been developed to allow for easy data transfer across multiple airline engineering and flight operations systems.” adds Paul Boyd, Managing Director at Conduce. “Strategic partnerships such as this enable airlines to select the best of breed applications across their business. The systems integration with Rusada’s ENVISION will provide customers with the real time operational and maintenance status of their fleets wherever their location.”

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About Rusada

Rusada is a leading provider of aviation software with over 35 years of experience in the industry. Its ENVISION software manages over 2,000 fixed and rotary wing aircraft for 150 operators, maintainers, and manufacturers in 50+ countries. With its headquarters in Switzerland and offices in the USA, Canada, UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Australia, Rusada provides global support for a global industry.

Specialising in the management of airworthiness, maintenance, and flight operations, ENVISION is developed solely for aviation. Its modern, web-based platform features a suite of integrated modules, enhanced by a series of native mobile apps. ENVISION’s easy-to-use interface provides users with clear, actionable information, enabling processes to be carried out quickly and efficiently, and all without the need for paper or spreadsheets.

Media Contact

Chris Prior

Marketing Manager

chris.prior@rusada.com

+44 (0) 1295 231619

About Conduce

With offices in the UK and Australia, Conduce provide robust mobile solutions for the world’s airlines.  eTechLog8 is the world’s leading ELB solution to replace paper technical logbooks. eTechLog8 is fully certified for use by 30+ AOC operators and fully integrated with the leading MIS/MRO back-office airline systems.

Media Contact

info@conduce.net

+44 333 888 4044

Scandinavian Avionics, an internationally renowned provider of avionics solutions, has implemented the iQSMS Reporting Module to ensure compliance with the new EASA requirements. Not just in their Part-145 and Part-21 departments as required. But throughout the entire organization.

iQSMS. A web-based, integrated aviation Quality and Safety Management software developed by ASQS. The system helps optimize reporting processes within organizations.

Scandinavian Avionics (SA) is one of those organizations. The international provider of avionics, electronics, training, and interior solutions for the civil and military aviation industry has adopted the iQSMS Reporting Module to anchor safety across SA and rest of The SA Group, including Part-145, Part-21, and Part-147.

A Just Culture

EASA Part-145.A.202 mandates that maintenance organizations implement a safety reporting scheme in terms of identification of hazards and safety risk management. iQSMS supports the entire reporting process by offering flexibility through its online and offline capabilities.

The system enables SA to customize reporting forms and report anonymously. This helps to ensure a just culture which breaks down barriers and empowers both administrative personnel and technical staff to share vital safety information. Easily and without reservation.

It Takes a Village

iQSMS ensures compliance with EASA regulations, thus enabling SA to effectively capture safety-related data and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.

However, this is only possible if the entire organization is on board.

“We have made the decision to implement SMS in our entire Group. From our perspective, safety management is not just an EASA requirement. Safety is a mindset which should resonate with all employees. Only then can we ensure a just culture where everyone is dedicated to reporting hazards, risks, and procedures which may affect safety in our organization,” says Michael R. Truelsen, CEO at Scandinavian Avionics.

The reporting system supports a sound reporting and safety culture throughout all departments across The SA Group and promotes continuous improvements by enabling staff and personnel to become ambassadors of safety.

The collaboration between Scandinavian Avionics and iQSMS further emphasizes the importance of prioritizing safety and employing advanced technologies to improve safety management throughout the entire organization.

• The South African passenger and cargo airline opts for flight operations solutions Lido Flight 4D, Lido mPilot, and Lido AODS
• Airlink (Pty) Limited chose Lufthansa Systems, because they offer their solutions as a one-stop-shop service
• Lufthansa Systems enters into the Southern African market

Raunheim 1^st June, 2023. Lufthansa Systems announced its new partnership with Airlink (Pty) Limited and its entry into a new market: Southern Africa. Airlink (Pty) Limited, a South African airline, opted for Lufthansa Systems’ flight operations products Lido Flight 4D, Lido mPilot and Lido Airport Obstacle Data Service (AODS). Airlink (Pty) Limited opted for Lufthansa Systems because they provide their solutions as a one-stop-shop service.

With Lido Flight 4D, a highly effective, interactive flight planning solution, Airlink (Pty) Limited will optimise its routes by taking current flight-related data into account, such as fuel consumption, costs and flying time. Lido Flight 4D enables individual optimization of flight phases and offers a range of automation options. The solution is equipped with advanced features including real-time data updates, weather data integration, and fuel price updates, providing accurate and up-to-date flight plans. 

The pilot solution Lido mPilot will enable Airlink (Pty) Limited to increase the safety and efficiency of their pilots’ operations. Lido’s all-in-one charting application offers easy access to terminal charts, a dynamically generated enroute map, an Airport Moving Map, as well as all required operational documents. The charts are generated electronically by using a worldwide geographic information database as well as all necessary aeronautical source data, making them precise and of high quality.

With Lufthansa Systems’ data solution Lido AODS, Airlink’s pilots can optimize their take-offs and landings on the electronic flight bag (EFB). Since Lido AODS provides the pilots with all required current information about the runway and airport, they can ensure that the planned runway is suitable for the aircraft type and current load. This is particularly important in the event of an engine failure, when the pilot must decide if it is safe to land. By analysing data from certified resources worldwide, Lido AODS ensures the accuracy of its data.

“We are delighted to partner with Lufthansa Systems,” said Captain Tammy King, Executive Manager of Operations at Airlink (Pty) Limited. “The additional features prioritise safety during take-offs and landings whilst focussing on optimising the economic efficiency of every aspect of our flight routings. Lufthansa Systems’ Lido Solutions will provide us with state of art technology to further enhance Airlink’s operational processes and procedures.”

“We are pleased to welcome Airlink (Pty) Limited as a valued customer of our Lido Solutions. Through this partnership we not only gain a reliable partner, but also enter the South African market – a market with a lot of potential, that will open up great new opportunities for us,”

Marco Cesa, SVP Regional Management EMEA at Lufthansa Systems. 

About Airlink (Pty) Limited
Airlink is a privately-owned, premium, full-service regional airline serving a comprehensive network of destinations throughout Southern Africa. They’re operating independently under our own unique 4Z flight code offering our customers more choices, more connectivity, and more travel opportunities. Airlink is Southern Africa’s independent airline measured by flight movements with over 50 commercial jetliners operating to more than 45 destinations in 13 African countries and to St Helena Island. They’re the most punctual Southern African airline with an on-time performance consistently better than 95%. Airlink is proudly associated with many of the most reliable international airlines globally, including Emirates, Qatar and United Airlines, through interline and codeshare agreements that offer international travellers more choice and connectivity on the widest network of destinations throughout Southern Africa.
Airlink is a member of IATA – The International Air Transport Association and is IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit program) accredited. IATA is the trade association for airlines across the globe. IATA supports many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues. IATA assists airlines to operate safely, securely, efficiently, and economically under clearly defined rules. Airlink is IOSA conformant and has been since 2006.
For more information about Airlink (Pty) Limited, please visit https://www.flyairlink.com/en/za/  

About Lufthansa Systems
Lufthansa Systems GmbH & Co. KG is a leading airline IT provider determined to shape the future of digital aviation. It draws its unique strengths from its ability to combine profound industry know-how with forward-looking technological expertise and has lived by its slogan “We’re into IT” for more than 25 years. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, the company offers its more than 350 customers an extensive range of successful IT products and services for the aviation industry, many of which are market leaders. Lufthansa Systems’ pioneering portfolio covers all of an airline’s business processes – in the flight deck, in the cabin, and on the ground. As a tech company and airline IT provider, Lufthansa Systems is committed to identifying its own environmental footprint and improving that of its airline customers across the globe. Headquartered in Raunheim near Frankfurt/Main, Germany, Lufthansa Systems employs around 2,800 people at its locations in 16 countries.
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