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ASQS and Beams Safety AI support Iceland’s Flag Carrier with Automated Hazard Identification

ASQS, a leading global provider of integrated aviation Quality and Safety Management solutions (QSMS), is proud to announce that Icelandair, the national flag carrier of Iceland, is among the first customers for the revolutionary Ai Co-Analyst in iQSMS. Developed by Beams Safety AI, a forward-thinking AI insights provider, the Ai Co-Analyst promises to transform aviation safety by significantly improving the ability to analyze large volumes of safety reports and data in real-time, directly in iQSMS.

The Ai Co-Analyst, released in May 2024, uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence to revolutionize how aviation organizations detect hazards and risks within their safety data. This powerful tool automates hazard identification within safety reports in iQSMS, uncovering hidden connections and trends that might be missed by human analysts.

By choosing the Ai Co-Analyst, Icelandair joins a growing list of airlines committed to harnessing the potential of AI-assisted hazard detection. Seamlessly integrating with Icelandair’s existing iQSMS setup, the Ai Co-Analyst empowers the airline to proactively identify and mitigate potential safety risks and to elevate overall operational safety.

“ASQS and Beams have demonstrated an exceptional ability to drive meaningful change through their innovative collaboration with aviation safety experts.Their team’s dedication to responsible innovation is unmatched. The aviation industry faces an urgent need to advance safety risk management, and adopting these new approaches is crucial. Icelandair has been fortunate to be an early partner in this journey, and we are now proud to support what we believe to be the leading initiative in safety risk management”, says Jens Bjarnason, Director Safety & Compliance at Icelandair.

“The Ai Co-Analyst is a game-changer for aviation safety,” says Günther Schindl, Co-Founder and CEO of ASQS. “We are excited to partner with Beams Safety AI on this innovative solution and empower Icelandair, along with other iQSMS customers, to make data-driven decisions that ultimately keep passengers and crew safe. Icelandair’s adoption of the Ai Co-Analyst further validates it’s potential to revolutionize aviation safety management.”

A notable feature of this AI tool is the visualization of interrelated risks. By analyzing safety reports in the iQSMS Reporting Module, the Ai Co-Analyst creates a correlation map that highlights related threats and their likelihood of occurrence. This creates a deeper understanding of safety events and facilitates proactive risk assessments based on current trends.

“Our mission at Beams is to empower safety analysts to adopt proactive and predictive approaches to risk management,” says Alan Sternberg, Co-Founder and CEO at Beams Technology.” By combining ASQS’s leadership in aviation safety and risk management software with Beams’ cutting-edge AI technology, we are providing airlines like Icelandair with a robust and forward-thinking solution. Together, we are setting new standards for safety and innovation.”

Learn more about the benefits of Beams’ Ai Co-Analyst in iQSMS.

To find out more about cutting-edge AI technology by Beams Safety AI, visit: www.beams.tech.

Swiss AviationSoftware Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of AMOShub, a initiative set to transform the aviation industry’s connectivity landscape. AMOShub will introduce an innovative app store experience tailored for AMOS customers and aviation software providers. By harnessing the power of a robust data exchange platform, AMOShub ensures seamless, secure connectivity between systems, fast-tracking the shift towards digitalization and automation.

Navigating the Current Connectivity Challenges

The aviation technology operations industry faces a significant challenge due to its fragmented nature. Airlines and MROs expend considerable time and resources manually transferring data across systems. This intricate integration process requires substantial technical expertise from both industry players and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). A unified approach is essential to drive the industry towards its digitalisation and automation objectives.

Seamless Integration, boundless innovation with AMOShub

AMOShub is a new platform that aims to transform collaboration in the aviation sector by offering an unparalleled app store experience for AMOS customers and aviation software providers. Leveraging a state-of-the-art data exchange technology, AMOShub ensures seamless, secure connectivity between systems, thereby accelerating the industry’s digital transformation journey.

Timeline

The formal launch of AMOShub, boasting a comprehensive app store experience with a user-friendly interface, is scheduled for December 2024. In a move to facilitate early adoption and productive utilization, the release candidate of AMOShub—complete with all essential functionalities—was made available to AMOS customers in December 2023 (as part of AMOS version 23.12), under the name AMOScentral Store. Presently, upon updating to AMOS version 23.12, customers gain the advantage of seamless one-click integration with early adopter partners, including Aviatar, Flydocs, AeroXchange, Skyselect, Skywise and more, enhancing their operational efficiency and connectivity.

Benefits for AMOS Customers:

• Simplified data exchange processes, freeing customers from manual integration complexities.
• Effortless activation of integration solutions with just one click.
• Access to a curated selection of third-party software solutions via the AMOShub, seamlessly integrated with AMOS.
• Coordinated post-integration support from AMOS and third-party software providers

Advantages for AMOShub Partners:

• Elimination of redundant efforts in developing bespoke integration solutions.
• Access to a vast network of AMOS customers through a single connection to the secure AMOScentral network.
• Comprehensive tools, expert services, and support from Swiss-AS to craft seamless, connected experiences.
• Opportunity to differentiate solutions with smooth AMOS integration experiences.

Unrivalled Security and Reliability

Swiss-AS prioritises data security, leveraging the robust technology platform, called AMOScentral, to uphold the highest standards of security and reliability. Through end-to-end encryption and stringent privacy measures, AMOShub ensures the utmost protection for customer data.
Launched in 2018 by Swiss AviationSoftware, AMOScentral offers seamless integration into the AMOS ecosystem, enabling individual AMOS customers to collaborate with others within the community and beyond, acting either as data subscribers or providers, while ensuring privacy through end-to-end encryption and facilitating secure data exchange via scalable, cloud-based infrastructure without storing any data.

Join the Future of Aviation Collaboration with AMOShub

AMOShub offers a gateway to new opportunities and a means of taking your AMOS experience to new heights. Connect with us today to embark on a journey towards seamless collaboration and innovation in aviation.
Software providers interested in integration with AMOS can submit the request for AMOShub partnership via our website at https://www.swiss-as.com/become-partner.

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 AMOS central.
For more information, please contact us via marketing@swiss-as.com or visit us at SWISS-AS.COM

Agreement will optimize software and technology to increase MRO efficiencies, turnaround times and the bottom line for Brazilian-based company

London, UK, September 25^th, 2024 – Drayton Aerospace Porto Alegre (POA), a global leader in civil, freight aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), has selected EmpowerMX from IFS to plan, execute, and optimize its operations. This collaboration aims to enhance return on investment (ROI) and deliver transformative efficiency gains by optimizing the utilization of resources. Key benefits include predictive control over maintenance turnaround times, improved management of risk factors, and heightened customer satisfaction.

EmpowerMX from IFS is a recognized asset and service management software solution for leading independent third-party MROs. It is a perfect fit with Drayton’s vocation for providing value, quality work and world-class service to commercial airlines and freight operators.

With a comprehensive roll-out plan over the next few months, the Drayton POA team will use IFS EmpowerMX to implement its vision of introducing proven MRO best practices to transform maintenance operations through cloud-based, mobile-first technology. It will play a key role in the efficiency of the business well into the future and be pivotal in their focus on becoming a world-class, third-party MRO centre of excellence.

Alcides Conter, General Manager at Drayton Aerospace commented:“Drayton Aerospace is trusted around the globe by airlines, governments, and OEMs, and is at the forefront of aviation services for the commercial aviation sector. It’s because of this that we chose EmpowerMX from IFS as we believe we have a great opportunity to improve planned and predictive maintenance of our assets, so that our own customers benefit from safer, more available aircraft.”

Dinakara Nagalla, Head of EmpowerMX at IFS commented: “This partnership combines the expertise of IFS and Drayton Aerospace to manage the digitization of maintenance operations and significantly improve business efficiencies. IFS has unparalleled experience in commercial aviation, including end-to-end aviation maintenance solutions ensuring airworthiness and efficiency across entire fleets.” He continued: “It’s why airlines and air operators trust IFS to keep aviation maintenance efficient and predictable, and most importantly, aircraft airborne.”

About Drayton Aerospace:
Drayton Aerospace is one of the leading independent aviation and MRO providers operating globally. With capabilities that include landing gear, engine, component, airframe maintenance as well as parts trading and end of life airframe solutions.

About IFS
IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make, service, and power our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.

IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer’s site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 6,500 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector. Visit ifs.com to learn why.

Contact information:
EUROPE / MEA / APJ:
Adam Gillbe
Email: adam.gillbe@ifs.com

NORTH AMERICA / LATAM:
Mairi Morgan
Email: mairi.morgan@ifs.com

SEPANG, 26 SEPTEMBER 2024 – Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) arm of Capital A, proudly announces the grand opening of its latest 14-line MRO hangar. This new landmark facility marks a significant milestone as Malaysia’s largest and most advanced MRO hangar, underscoring ADE’s commitment to leading the MRO industry in Asean.

(L-R) Dato’ Hisham Othman, Non-Executive Chairman of Asia Digital Engineering; Mahesh Kumar, CEO of Asia Digital Engineering; Tun Musa Hitam, Chancellor and 5th Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia; Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer of Capital A and Datuk Mike Syarul, National Sportsman 2023, Six-time World Champion in Men’s Athletic Physique, National Coach of Bodybuilding and Physique.

Covering an area of more than 380,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art facility spans 20.25 acres within the KLIA Aeronautical Support Zone 1 (ASZ 1) under Malaysia Airports’ KLIA Aeropolis development. The hangar features dedicated workshops, including a Composite Workshop, Sheet Metal & Machine Workshop, Upholstery Workshop, Cabin Interior Repair Workshop, Oven & Boiler Workshop, and a 3D Printing Lab for aircraft livery. Additionally, it houses a Digital Product Development Centre, positioning ADE as one of the most extensive MRO providers in the region.

At the event, the Malaysia Book of Records recognized the new facility with three prestigious national records: Longest Single Span Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) System Rafter, Longest Locally Designed Single Span Truss Frame System, and Longest Vertical Hangar Door (Megadoor). These honours highlight the architectural and engineering excellence of the facility, setting it as a benchmark in the industry and highlighting Malaysia’s growing prominence in the global aerospace sector. This recognition celebrates the innovation and dedication behind the MRO facility, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia’s aviation history.

Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, said, “We are incredibly proud of ADE’s achievement. The new hangar is not just a facility; it represents our vision for the future of MRO in Asia with our ambitions to disrupt and become the leading provider in South East Asia and beyond. In just four years since ADE’s inception, we have built the competencies and facilities necessary to become a leader in this segment. With Malaysia’s strategic location and our investment in cutting-edge technology, ADE is set to revolutionise the MRO landscape, offering innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions in the region. This facility will enhance our capability to provide top-notch value and services to AirAsia and other airlines. This growth is also crucial in supporting AirAsia’s ambitious goal of operating 300 aircraft within five years. This milestone firmly places Malaysia on the map as a world-leading MRO provider.”

Mahesh Kumar, CEO of ADE, added, “The completion of this hangar is perfectly timed to meet our growing demand for MRO services. We will be completing our 200th C-check this year with initially seven lines, and the addition of up to 14 lines will significantly expand our capacity to serve more clients. This landmark facility not only enhances our capabilities but also creates at least 500 new jobs in Malaysia, attracting local talent and foreign investment. We are committed to nurturing aviation professionals and setting new standards in the MRO industry. This hangar is a testament to our team’s dedication and continuous support from partners.”

To leverage  its ongoing expansion, ADE is conducting soil testing on a five-acre plot adjacent to its new MRO hangar, with plans to build a supplementary four-line facility in line with strong forecast demand. Additionally, ADE is in discussions with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad to acquire an additional 20 acres within the KLIA area for development as a premier MRO centre.

With over 20 years of engineering experience servicing the world’s best low-cost airline AirAsia, ADE is extending its expertise and best practices in airline engineering to attract more third-party airlines. Services include component support, line maintenance, and base maintenance for various aircraft models, such as the Airbus A320 and A330 families, as well as the Boeing 737 family, with plans to expand capacity to service other aircraft types in the future.

ADE has recently received EASA’s Part 145 Maintenance Organisation approval and Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) approvals in seven other countries with plans to expand to other countries in the region. In 2023, ADE secured USD 100 million investment from OCP Asia Ltd., gaining significant boost for the next phase of growth. 

About Asia Digital Engineering (ADE)

Founded in September 2020, ADE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital A Berhad , based in Klia2, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ADE leverages the AirAsia’s Engineering Department’s best practices and unsurpassed combined experience in the region. ADE offers a range of aircraft services for line maintenance, base maintenance, workshop, component and warehouse services, and engineering support services.

Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities and our vast experience in airline engineering managing the world’s best low-cost airline, ADE aims to uphold the highest standards when it comes to professional integrity, quality, reliability, driving greater efficiencies and safety, for all of our customers at all times. For more information, visit our website at www.ade.aero.

Airline Partner to Leverage FLYHT’s Weather Solutions to Provide NOAA with Critical Real-Time Humidity Data

Calgary, Alberta – September 19, 2024 – FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX-V: FLY) (OTCQX: FLYLF) (the “Company” or “FLYHT”) today announced that WestJet Airlines has agreed to collaborate with the Company and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts and the prediction of localized severe weather in North America. The partnership with WestJet will focus initially on providing NOAA with additional humidity, temperature and wind observations in the data sparse regions over the Pacific where the airline flies routes.

As the airline partner to this important NOAA weather program, WestJet will install FLYHT’s weather solutions on three Boeing 737 MAX and two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft flying Pacific routes. Each installation will include a package of FLYHT-WVSS-II atmospheric water vapor sensors to continuously monitor environmental conditions around the aircraft during flight. The sensors will be fully integrated with FLYHT’s Edge multi-channel WQAR and Certus SatCom for real-time in-flight communication and data transmission. Thereafter, the aircraft-based observations (ABO) data will flow through the National Mesonet Program to provide NOAA with enroute data as well as vertical profiles of wind, temperature and moisture.

The readings will provide NOAA with valuable atmospheric data to fill in coverage gaps provided by other observing systems. One such gap is the geographic region off the West Coast of the United States and extending westward and southward into the central tropical Pacific Ocean – an area well-known for the “Atmospheric River” phenomena which can occasionally result in flooding rainfalls and heavy mountain snows in the Western U.S. Quantifying the amount of moisture in the atmosphere will result in better forecasts that will be of great value for public safety and water resources communities.

“We’re honored to welcome WestJet as the airline partner for FLYHT’s expanded weather program with NOAA,” commented Murray Skelton, VP Business Development and Weather Solutions. “WestJet is a forward-thinking organization that flies routes over data sparse regions of the Pacific Ocean, making them ideally suited to capture the coverage gaps that exist with the current humidity observations being provided to NOAA. We’re excited to move this initiative with NOAA forward and expand our relationship with WestJet.” 

 “WestJet is proud to partner with FLYHT and NOAA, as we leverage their innovative solutions to improve our weather forecasting accuracy, which further enhances our ability to increase safety and improve fuel efficiency through optimized flight planning,” said Scott Wilson, WestJet, Vice-President, Operations.

Said Curtis Marshall, Ph.D., Director of the NWS Commercial Data Program and Chair of the WMO Expert Team on Aircraft Based Observations, “We are pleased to partner with FLYHT and WestJet for the installation of water vapor sensors on aircraft, the first such installations in a decade on aircraft to provide meteorological observations to NWS, and in this data void region of the Pacific where we expect additional observations to improve our forecasts.”

The initial hardware installs are expected to commence in early 2025 and are being funded with FY 2023 appropriations of $500,000 that FLYHT was awarded in September 2023 (see here).

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.

FLYHT is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, and is an AS9100 Quality registered company. For more information, visit www.flyht.com.

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Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are founded on the basis of expectations, assumptions and hypotheses made by the Company, including, but not limited to projected revenues. Such forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Some of the risks and other factors that could cause the results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions in Canada, the United States and globally; industry conditions, and supply chain delays. Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. 

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Suite includes N-Flight Planning, N-Tracking, Navigation+ and Mission+ FLIGHT and MAPS

Toulouse, France, 12 September 2024 – Hong Kong Air Cargo, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Airlines, has signed for a NAVBLUE suite of solutions to enhance its Flight Operations.

Hong Kong Air Cargo will benefit from NAVBLUE’s state-of-the-art solutions, to improve its operational efficiency, through seamlessly integrated digital solutions.

The suite selected by Hong Kong Air Cargo includes five complementary solutions in addition to the already selected N-Ops & Crew (N-OC), a solution designed to handle all aspects of Network Scheduling, Operations Control, Crew Planning, Crew Management, and day-of-ops Crew Scheduling in a single Flight Operations system:

N-Flight Planning, which will help the airline optimise their flight operations by allowing them to rapidly compute flight plans, factoring payload, aircraft performance, current weather and air-traffic constraints. N-Flight Planning will also bring added-value to the airline, minimising flight time, fuel burn or total cost;

N-Tracking, which will empower Hong Kong Air Cargo with operation situational awareness, with aircraft position reports and alerting;

With Navigation+, Hong Kong Air Cargo will benefit from the most relevant aeronautical navigation information including enroute, airport and procedures, both for worldwide and regional coverage;

Mission+ is NAVBLUE’s Electronic Flight Assistant, gathering all the information pilots needs in one single application on a globe-centric display, reducing pilot workload by streamlining the flow of information between ground and onboard systems. This solution integrates mission management data and documentation, cockpit checklist, navigation charts and airport maps, real time weather conditions, aircraft performance data – which are usually only available to pilots via multiple sources;

With Mission+ FLIGHT, the Hong Kong Air Cargo pilots’ journey will be optimized from preparation to closure of a flight, and efficiency will be increased by the reduction of manual entries and therefore risks of errors. In addition, pilots will also be using Mission+ MAPS -the charting module of Mission+ that contains all the NAVBLUE aeronautical data for Enroute, Terminal charts and Supplement information.

Hong Kong Air Cargo will now benefit from all the advantages of a full suite of NAVBLUE products.

Marc Lemeilleur, CEO of NAVBLUE; says: “We are proud to support Hong Kong Air Cargo with our solutions, aimed at enhancing airlines operational efficiency. Thanks to our innovative and integrated solutions, Hong Kong Air Cargo can now benefit from state-of-the-art solutions to help streamline pilots’ workload and increase the airline’s benefits.”

Capt. Yang Yang, Vice President Operations of Hong Kong Air Cargo, adds: “Hong Kong Air Cargo will increase its operational workflow through integration and automation, reducing manual work for our teams. With this NAVBLUE integrated suite of solutions and its reliable aeronautical database, we will enhance our Operational Safety and Efficiency.”

Hong Kong Air Cargo is an all-cargo airline rooted in Hong Kong since 2017, providing charter and scheduled flight services to Hong Kong, Asia and other regions and flexibly customising various products and services to meet the multiple needs of different customers.

We are thrilled to announce that TUI, one of the world’s leading tourism groups, has renewed its longstanding contract with Evoke Systems Limited. This renewal marks a significant milestone in our partnership, as we celebrate working together for over 10 years, and demonstrates the trust and confidence TUI places in Evoke’s innovative solutions.

At the heart of this collaboration is EFOS Leave, Evoke’s automated leave bidding and management system which goes beyond the limitations of the standard functionality typically found in other products. Originally designed to address the unique challenges faced by airlines in handling numerous complex leave booking rules across a dispersed workforce whilst also eliminating the heavy administration associated with outdated manual methods such as paper forms and spreadsheets. The advanced automation capabilities allow airlines, including TUI, to fully process thousands of leave requests within minutes.

One of the standout features of EFOS Leave is its ability to provide crew members with increased visibility and control over leave bidding, making the entire process more democratic. The user-friendly platform enables them to effortlessly request, amend, and cancel their leave through a single interface, resulting in rapid responses and greatly improved morale. This streamlined approach has eliminated the frustration often associated with manual leave management methods and empowered crew members to plan their time off with ease.

Melissa Mitchell, COO, Evoke Systems Limited said:

“We’re proud to continue our long-standing partnership with TUI. It’s been an incredible journey working together for over a decade, and we’re proud that TUI trusts our EFOS Leave system to make leave management easier and more transparent for their crew. We look forward to making things even smoother in the years ahead.”

Click here to learn more about EFOS Leave and Evoke’s range of innovative solutions.

About Evoke

Founded in 2003 by Captain Mark Linney and Dr Craig Howard, Evoke provide trusted, innovative, and scalable software solutions exclusively to the worldwideprem aviation sector across flight operations, crew training, leave management, and document management.

With a strong focus on data, our industry leading solutions across the web and iPad support our customers with compliance in a heavily regulated industry, providing critical analytical insights and streamlining operational efficiencies to drive cost benefits and improve staff satisfaction.

Through unparalleled levels of customer service, we work collaboratively with our customers, developing and sustaining strong, long-term relationships that promote value and excellence in everything we do.

About TUI
The TUI Group is one of the world’s leading tourism groups and operates worldwide. The Group is headquartered in Germany and offers integrated services from a single source for its 19 million customers. It operates over 400 hotels, 17 cruise ships, 5 airlines, and 1,200 travel agencies, with a focus on expanding digital platforms. The company emphasizes sustainability through the TUI Care Foundation, which supports tourism’s positive impact in 25 countries. TUI is transforming into a digital company while maintaining a focus on responsible economic, ecological, and social actions.

Bytron Aviation Systems have recently released a new free Airfield Watch app for app devices that provides METAR, TAF & NOTAMs for airports, using reliable operational flight data.

Aviation professionals and enthusiasts can download it from the app store:
Visit App Store

Situational awareness timeline

The app includes the ability to save up to 5 airfields of your choice, using ICAO or IATA codes, nearby airfields, or by simple searching the name of the airport.

The sliding timeline features real-time weather data that enhances situational awareness, displaying icons that show wind speed and direction, visibility, cloud, weather state and runway visual range. Featuring Green, Amber and Red for current and upcoming weather severity. The weather state is filtered based on pre-defined minimas for VFR, MVRR and LIFR / IFR.

The timeline displays the current time of METAR data within a one hour range and TAF data for the upcoming next few hours. 

METAR and TAF in more detail

Tapping any of the airfields on the timeline, provides an in-depth view of METAR and TAF information in multiple formats. Available as either raw, decoded and the latest weather trends.

The ‘Latest METAR’ toggle at the top of the timeline screen, allows you to view a condensed version of the METAR information for your selected airports.

Weather Trends

The app formats weather data into a handy grid, allowing you to easily can see the trends of each marker such as wind and the wind direction. Providing a quick overview of the weather systems movement, and helps users to predict the trend.

Access NOTAMs

The NOTAM feed provides information for the next 24 hours, filtered by subject or the latest updates. NOTAMs can also be viewed in both light and dark mode, as can everything else within the app.

Receive Alerts 

You can set-up weather alerts to stay informed about significant changes, focusing on changes in wind, visibility, cloud cover, and overall weather conditions. 

Airfield Watch ON Desktop

The desktop Airfield Watch solution is a fully fledged monitoring tool that is used in by many aviation business and OCC teams. Providing intuitive monitoring of weather & NOTAMs, giving operators the instant awareness they need to see changing conditions and problematic airports. 

About Bytron

Bytron are committed to streamlining flight operations with over 130 live customers globally. Integrating data into their central ground dispatch portal & a streamlined EFB solution… known as skybook.

skybook allows operators to efficiently manage dispatch, crew briefing and journey logging. Integrating data to create a fully compiled EFF interactive briefing that automatically synced to the EFB.

AI-based digital simulation twin solutions provider, Aerogility, announces the appointment of Andy Graham to its Executive Leadership team, as chief commercial officer.

In his new role, Graham will focus on expanding Aerogility’s global coverage and brand, work with customers to enhance the Aerogility products and value proposition, and achieve the company’s ambitious growth targets for 2025 and beyond.

With a career spanning more than 32 years, Graham brings a wealth of experience, leading teams to achieve commercial goals and drive significant growth for top aviation technology businesses like Mxi/IFS, FlyDocs, and QOCO Systems.

Graham said, “I have been following Aerogility’s success for several years now, and I have always been impressed with the innovation and quality of the company’s products. Many of the world’s leading airlines and defense companies work with Aerogility — and together with the high calibre Aerogility team — made it an easy decision to join the company. AI is talked about by many players in the industry, and it is refreshing to see it being implemented for customers and delivering immense value.”

Graham’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Aerogility. The aviation ecosystem faces many challenges, and Aerogility continues to work with its customers to innovate, leverage data, and deliver deep insights for enhanced asset availability, and the management of operational performance.

Gary Vickers, CEO of Aerogility, said, “Andy’s extensive experience and leadership in the aerospace sector is a tremendous benefit to us. His deep understanding of the issues and challenges facing our customers, and his ability to translate this into strategic opportunities, aligns perfectly with our vision for the future growth and success of Aerogility.”