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Toulouse, France, and Seattle, Washington, USA – March 10, 2025  – Skyconseil, the developer of advanced inflight weather application, Guidor™, and APiJET, the developer of the leading flight path optimization offering, Digital Winglets™, have announced an integration and go to market agreement, enabling seamless integration for airlines and operators to benefit from Guidor’s Weather Intelligence and Digital Winglets fuel savings and carbon reduction.

By leveraging APiJET’s real-time flight path optimization within Guidor™, airlines and operators can proactively adjust flight trajectories to mitigate weather disruptions, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. This integration empowers pilots and dispatchers with actionable insights, ensuring safer and more cost-effective flights.

Guidor™ is a comprehensive inflight weather assistant designed by pilots for pilots. Offering access to accurate and timely weather information and more, Guidor™ ensures enhanced situational awareness, empowering pilots to make informed decisions that prioritize safety and efficiency.

Digital Winglets is a flight path optimization (FPO) solution that builds on Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests (TASAR), a technology developed by NASA and licensed by APiJET. NASA’s TASAR, along with APiJET’s proprietary algorithms, mapping technologies and live aircraft state data, enables air carriers worldwide to make informed, route-specific flight optimization decisions to save fuel, improve flight punctuality and reduce carbon emissions, generating higher efficiency and improving aircraft productivity.

Skyconseil CEO Quote: “We are excited to partner with APiJET to bring a powerful combination of weather intelligence and flight path optimization to the aviation industry,” said Arnaud SETIEN, CEO at Skyconseil. “Guidor already empowers pilots with superior situational awareness, and this collaboration takes it even further—offering airlines a powerful, integrated solution to boost operational resilience, reduce costs, and support sustainability initiatives.”

APiJET CEO Quote: “We are excited to work with the Skycounseil team. Guidor™ is an impressive, fully extensible solution that makes it easy for us to integrate with” said Rob Green, CEO of APiJET.  “Digital Winglets is configured to analyze the unique characteristics of each customer’s aircraft in real-world flight conditions to generate recommendations for individual flight routing. By utilizing these recommendations, Skycounseil customers can opt for fuel and time saving alternative routes, be it vertical, lateral, or a combination of the two” added Mr. Green. This announcement comes on the heels of a $4.5M grant award to APiJET by the FAA to expand the applicability of Digital Winglets, along with increased acceptance and adoption of Skycounseil’s Guidor™ product by airlines such as British Airways. 

About Skyconseil

Skyconseil is a leading provider of advanced inflight weather solutions, dedicated to enhancing situational awareness and decision-making for pilots and airline operations. Its flagship product, Guidor™, delivers real-time, high-quality weather intelligence, empowering airlines to optimize flight safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. Designed to seamlessly integrate with existing airline systems, Guidor™ provides actionable insights to mitigate weather-related disruptions and improve operational resilience. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, Skyconseil partners with industry leaders to drive smarter, more sustainable aviation solutions. For more information, visit www.guidor.fr

About APiJET

Based in Seattle, WA, APiJET is the aviation software company behind Digital Winglets®, the flight route optimization solution that provides real-time, conflict-free, alternative flight paths. Digital Winglets continuously analyzes flight telemetry, including aircraft performance, wind, restricted airspace, convective weather, turbulence, and conflicting traffic, recommending real-time, conflict-free vertical and lateral rerouting. Digital Winglets reduces fuel burn and flight time, accelerating sustainability goals.

Contact:

Skyconseil: Oliver Salzmann contact@skyconseil.fr

APiJET: Adin Herzog info@apijet.com

OASES, a leading provider of aviation maintenance software, are pleased to announce the commencement of our service to Oman-based, SalamAir.

SalamAir has a growing fleet, currently of 14 Airbus aircraft, so this will be a broad implementation of the OASES platform. They will be deploying several core OASES modules – proven in the industry for decades, and now enhanced with a redesigned user interface, enhanced security, and streamlined user access. These modules include Airworthiness, Planning, Material Management, Line Maintenance and Warranty Management.

SalamAir will also be adopting many of the latest innovations pioneered in Release 11, OASES Academy, Maintenance Control and OASES Gateway:

• OASES Academy will enable SalamAir’s employees to familiarise themselves with OASES, through self-paced courses, AI functionality and a community of aviation professionals with whom to share knowledge and expertise.
• The Maintenance Control module will empower SalamAir’s users to manage work orders, assess materials, and plan resources effectively, ensuring a seamless integration with flight schedules – enhancing operational efficiency.
• OASES Gateway will allow SalamAir to continue to integrate more of their aviation software eco-system with OASES, enabling simple and secure communication of data and features.

Saleh Abdullah Al Abri, Head of Contracts & Supply Chain from SalamAir, outlined the journey that led them to OASES, “We reviewed several software options and conducted a thorough investigation to find the system most suited to our needs. We decided to work with OASES due to their robust functionality, their experienced Implementation Team and the value we expect to get for the cost for the system”

Paul Lynch, OASES’ Group Managing Director, expressed his enthusiasm for this new partnership, saying, “We are delighted to welcome SalamAir and further our position in the Middle East. We’re confident that the new features in Release 11, alongside the existing functionality of the OASES suite, will significantly benefit SalamAir’s operations and we are looking forward to working closely with them to make this implementation a success.”

For 50 years, OASES has been at the forefront of providing innovative software solutions that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the customer experience in the aviation industry. The adoption of Release 11 by SalamAir is a testament to the software’s capability to meet the complex demands of modern aviation maintenance.

For more details, please visit oases.aero or email OASES Head of Marketing and Engagement, Charles McFarlane at charles.mcfarlane@oases.aero.

About SalamAir

SalamAir is Oman’s Low-Cost Airline; SalamAir commenced operations in 2017, focusing on developing affordable air travel to Oman. Operating a fleet of 13 Airbus A320 and A321 family aircraft, SalamAir serves 6 Domestic destinations in Oman and 39 cities in 18 countries. SalamAir was voted Oman’s Most Trusted Brand in 2022 and 2023

About Commsoft OASES

OASES is a comprehensive, cloud-based airworthiness software solution, used by aviation organisations across the world. This powerful platform enables Airlines, MROs and CAMOs to manage their maintenance activities and leverage operational data to streamline their business efficiency. 

OASES (Communications Software (Airline Systems) Limited) is part of the Valsoft Aviation Software Portfolio.

• Revenue Integrity is the commercial solution from Lufthansa Systems to protect airlines’ inventory
• SunExpress implemented real-time, fully automated solution to manage strongly growing inventory
• Decision supported by positive experience of current Revenue Integrity customers

Raunheim, 25^th February 2025. SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has implemented Revenue Integrity, the commercial solution from Lufthansa Systems, to manage its commercial inventory.

With the doubling of its fleet within the next ten years and a continuous expansion of services to new markets and routes, SunExpress is currently growing significantly. Thus, keeping control of its inventory is becoming increasingly important for the value carrier, that has again been awarded “Best Leisure Airline in Europe” by Skytrax.

Revenue Integrity offers a real-time, fully automated solution that keeps the inventory free of duplicates and fictitious names, prevents churning and includes the handling of unticketed bookings. With Revenue Integrity, SunExpress will gain additional revenue from seats being returned to the sales cycle, save costs from canceled bookings, and be able to clean inventory figures, making them more accurate. Additionally, Revenue Integrity extends its interface compatibility by implementing an entirely new interface to the existing Passenger Service System (PSS) from SunExpress.

“We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with SunExpress. It makes us very proud that, besides our Revenue Integrity functionalities, this decision was supported by the positive experience our current customers have with this solution,” added Marco Cesa, Senior Vice President Regional Management EMEA at Lufthansa Systems. 

SunExpress already uses a wide range of solutions from Lufthansa Systems, including the Lido solutions for flight operations and the NetLine solutions for ground operations.

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About SunExpress
Established in 1989 as a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, SunExpress acts as a tourism ambassador between Türkiye and Europe with 35 years of experience and leisure airline expertise. SunExpress flies on 200 routes to 35 countries and carries more than 12 million passengers every year. With its headquarters in Antalya and Frankfurt and bases in Izmir and Ankara, SunExpress has around 4000 employees. SunExpress was named the ‘Best Leisure Airline in Europe’ in the latest global survey by Skytrax. You may find detailed information about SunExpress at www.SunExpress.com.  

About Lufthansa Systems 
Lufthansa Systems GmbH 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. 

www.lhsystems.com 

Press Contact 
Lufthansa Systems GmbH  
Press Office 
Mr. Ansgar Luebbehusen 
Mrs. Ida Seibert
Tel.: +49 (0)69 696 90000 
E-Mail: publicrelations@LHsystems.com 

Cochin, Kerala, India – February 2025 – Alhind Air, a new airline based in Cochin, Kerala, is pleased to announce the signing of a long-term agreement with AIR SUPPORT A/S for the implementation of PPS Flight Planning®. Alhind Air will soon commence operations, connecting a wide range of destinations across India with a modern fleet of ATR72-600 aircraft.

The selection of PPS Flight Planning will provide Alhind Air with numerous advantages, including advanced and highly optimized flight planning. This will ensure the most efficient routes are used, supporting Alhind Air’s commitment to environmental sustainability by reducing fuel burn.

PPS Flight Planning by AIR SUPPORT is a trusted solution used by more than 500 operators in 100+ countries globally. The latest generation PPS X environment offers exceptional flight planning, fuel planning, and optimization functionality. Since its establishment in 1989, AIR SUPPORT A/S, with headquarters in Denmark, has been delivering innovative flight planning solutions to clients worldwide, with a global team located in Denmark, Belgium, France, Canada, and Singapore.

“We are thrilled to partner with AIR SUPPORT  A/S and implement PPS Flight Planning® for our operations. The advanced capabilities of PPS X will enable us to optimize our flight routes, significantly reduce fuel consumption, and minimize our environmental impact. This aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. We are confident that this collaboration will support our mission to provide safe, reliable, and eco-friendly air travel to our passengers.

Additionally, Alhind Air is proud to support a range of UDAN routes across southern India, connecting business, friends, and family with direct services and a modern fleet of aircraft.” Says Reena Rahman, Chief Operating Officer, Alhind Air

“We are immensely proud that Alhind Air has chosen PPS Flight Planning for their operations. For 35 years, we have been dedicated to supporting airlines with safe, efficient, and reliable flight planning. India is a vital and dynamic market for us, and over the past decade, we have witnessed remarkable transformations with enhanced connectivity, more airports, and an increasing number of airlines serving India and beyond. Initiatives like UDAN have opened up unprecedented travel opportunities for residents of smaller towns and cities across India.

Alhind Air’s decision to select PPS Flight Planning is a testament to the thorough evaluation by the Alhind team and the relentless efforts of our entire AIR SUPPORT team. We remain committed to continuously enhancing and developing our solutions to meet the evolving needs of airlines worldwide, both today and long into the future.” Says Stephen Young, Vice President of Sales, APAC.

• Lufthansa Systems optimizes its SIRAX portfolio to offer a new level of integration of its payment and financial management solutions
• With its SIRAX portfolio, Lufthansa Systems provides a fully integrated and unified approach to airlines’ accounting and payment processes
• This minimizes information loss and reduces the administrative workload associated with financial management

Raunheim, 12^th February 2025. Lufthansa Systems elevates its SIRAX portfolio by offering a new level of integration and optimized functionality in airline financial management. The all-encompassing financial management portfolio seamlessly combines existing accounting and payment solutions from Lufthansa Systems with newly revised technical integration, specifically designed to meet the complex needs of today’s airlines.

“The SIRAX portfolio provides airlines with the essential tools required to manage the order payment, reconciliation, and accounting processes, enabling them to enhance their overall performance. This comprehensive approach improves financial accuracy and drives profitability in a highly competitive market,” said Tim Bruegmann, Chief Product Owner Financial & Commercial Products at Lufthansa Systems.

With the SIRAX portfolio, Lufthansa Systems assembles multiple state-of-the-art solutions to drive innovation in airline payment and financial management. The portfolio includes airline payment orchestration and reconciliation solutions (SIRAX/Payment Hub, SIRAX/Payment Reconciliation) which cover the payment orchestration starting on the airlines’ payment page till the reconciliation of sales, uplift, and payment advice.

It is completed by two solutions subsequently accounting for the payments: SIRAX/Revenue Accounting, which provides a comprehensive and automated solution for accurately and efficiently managing and accounting for passenger revenue, including sales, uplifts, interline billing, and financial reporting, while SIRAX/ONE Order streamlines accounting and settlement processes for airlines with the new IATA ONE Order standard.

“Our goal with the new structure is to create a solution that not only meets the unique demands of airlines but also enhances their efficiency. Airlines choosing the full SIRAX portfolio benefit from the comprehensive expertise of our employees, who cover the entire end-to-end airline process – from the customer payment via the reconciliation to the final accounting of an airline order,” added Tim Bruegmann.

The solutions from Lufthansa Systems allow a modular approach that supports flexible integration and can be adapted to airlines’ individual needs. However, implementing the entire SIRAX portfolio provides airlines with consolidated accounting and payment processes, minimizing information loss and significantly reducing the administrative workload associated with financial management.

Background information on the solutions

The airline payment orchestration solution SIRAX/Payment Hub consolidates the payment process for airlines, allowing them to manage all payment processes and interfaces in one place. The solution covers the entire payment process from the frontend payment page and airline payment wallet solution via the acquirer and payment provider routing up until reading and modifying the PNR or order with the payment details and ticketing triggering. It allows airlines to reduce the time and effort spent integrating new payment options into their PSS processes so that they can offer the latest and most convenient payment options. SIRAX/Payment Hub also reduces the risk of fraud by passing airline itinerary data to acquirers and fraud check providers during the payment process.

The payment reconciliation solution SIRAX/Payment Reconciliation tracks and traces all airline sales in a fully automated manner and matches them to their associated payments, refunds, and chargebacks. It allows to detect mismatches and eases the analysis whether the correct fees and commissions were applied.

SIRAX/Revenue Accounting is the market leader for airline revenue accounting solutions, with a community of 20+ airline customers worldwide. The modern and leading passenger revenue accounting standard solution allows airlines to either benefit from an all-in-one integrated solution or to select specific modules and combine them with the individual needs of their business. With this flexibility, the product can be used for airlines of any size.

SIRAX/ONE Order is the world’s first and most advanced order accounting and settlement solution for the new IATA ONE Order and Settlement with Orders (SwO) standards. Lean, highly automated order processes and services based on the latest technology reduce implementation time and maintenance requirements. By seamlessly enabling airlines to sell, account for, and track the delivery of new flight- and non-flight products and services, the solution brings airlines closer to other retailers. It allows them to increase their agility and innovation by moving from PNRs, e-tickets, and EMDs towards orders and services.

About Lufthansa Systems
Lufthansa Systems GmbH, the leading airline IT provider, has been shaping the future of digital aviation for almost 30 years. Helping airlines unlock their full potential, the company combines profound industry know-how with advanced technological expertise. A subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, the company offers its more than 350 customers worldwide a portfolio with often market-leading products that cover all airline business processes – on the flight deck, in the cabin, and on the ground. Lufthansa Systems is committed to improving its own environ­mental footprint and that of its airline customers of all sizes and business models. Headquartered in Raunheim near Frankfurt/Main, Germany, Lufthansa Systems employs around 3,000 people at its locations in 16 countries.
www.LHsystems.com

Press Contact
Lufthansa Systems GmbH
Press Office
Mr. Ansgar Luebbehusen
Mrs. Ida Seibert
Tel.: +49 (0)69 696 90000
E-Mail: publicrelations@LHsystems.com

• All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Lufthansa Systems start a Proof of Concept (PoC) for SIRAX/ONE Order, the financial management solution from Lufthansa Systems
• The PoC focusses on the feasibility of IATA ONE Order-based accounting and settlement for non-flight related ancillary services
• SIRAX/ONE Order is the world’s most advanced financial management solution that is fully capable of ONE Order integration

Raunheim, 4^th February 2025. Lufthansa Systems announced that All Nippon Airways (ANA) has decided to launch a Proof of Concept (PoC) with the financial management solution for order-based accounting, settlement and reporting from Lufthansa Systems: SIRAX/ONE Order. The PoC will focus on evaluating the feasibility of IATA ONE Order-based accounting and settlement for non-flight related ancillary services in collaboration with one of ANA’s industry partners. It will position ANA as a “first mover” in the airline industry, leading the way in modern airline retailing practices.

“E-commerce platforms all over the world have changed customers’ expectations towards the shopping experience. Today airline customers ask for personalized communication and a seamless travel shopping experience on any distribution channel available when putting together their travel journey. Modern airline retailing has to fulfill this demand. It allows us airlines to sell flight- and non-flight related products, such as hotels, car rentals, airport transfers, tour provider services, etc. directly to our customers – all as a one-stop-shop-solution,” explained Yong Choi, Project Manager Offers and Orders Transformation at ANA.

SIRAX/ONE Order is the world’s first and most advanced financial management solution that’s fully capable of ONE Order integration. It streamlines finance processes in line with IATA ONE Order and Settlement with Orders (SwO). Lean, highly automated order processes and services based on the latest technology reduce implementation time and maintenance requirements. By enabling airlines to sell, account for, and track the delivery of new flight- and non-flight-products and services seamlessly, it brings airlines closer to other retailers. It allows them to increase their agility and to be innovative by moving from PNRs, e-tickets, and EMDs, towards orders and services.

“The current distribution processes, such as PNR, e-tickets and EMDs, put restrictions on a modern customer-centric airline retailing approach. SIRAX/ONE Order allows airlines to streamline the accounting and settlement of any type of flight and ancillary services. This way, ANA will be able to provide attractive bundle offers for its customers, who will be able to configure their travel itinerary according to their personal needs including flight- and non-flight ancillaries. SIRAX/ONE Order will therefore provide ANA with additional revenue potential with airline retailing,” said Tim Bruegmann, Chief Product Owner Financial and Commercial Products at Lufthansa Systems.

About All Nippon Airways
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. is a Japanese airline headquartered in the Minato district, Tokyo, Japan. All Nippon Airways operates services to both domestic and international destinations and is Japan’s largest airline. As of April 2023, the airline has approximately 12,800 employees. The airline joined as a Star Alliance member in October 1999.

All Nippon Airways operates a fleet of a total of 240 aircraft serving 99 destinations worldwide from its key international hubs in Narita International Airport and Haneda International Airport. The carrier has an extensive domestic route network that covers the entirety of Japan, from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south. ANA’s international route network extends through China, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Canada, United States, Mexico, Australia, and Western Europe.

In addition to its mainline operations, All Nippon Airways controls several subsidiary passenger carriers, such as its regional and LCC airline ANA Wings, Air Japan and Peach Aviation. On 29 March 2013, All Nippon Airways was named a 5-Star Airline by Skytrax.

About Lufthansa Systems
Lufthansa Systems GmbH, the leading airline IT provider, has been shaping the future of digital aviation for almost 30 years. Helping airlines unlock their full potential, the company combines profound industry know-how with advanced technological expertise. A subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, the company offers its more than 350 customers worldwide a portfolio with often market-leading products that cover all airline business processes – on the flight deck, in the cabin, and on the ground. Lufthansa Systems is committed to improving its own environ­mental footprint and that of its airline customers of all sizes and business models. Headquartered in Raunheim near Frankfurt/Main, Germany, Lufthansa Systems employs around 3,000 people at its locations in 16 countries.
www.LHsystems.com

Press Contact
Lufthansa Systems GmbH
Press Office
Mr. Ansgar Luebbehusen
Mrs. Ida Seibert
Tel.: +49 (0)69 696 90000
E-Mail: publicrelations@LHsystems.com

• Successful launch of NetLine/Ops ++ strengthens Air Canada’s operational capabilities and readiness for continuous improvement  
• Migration to the Global Aviation Cloud (GAC) improves system performance and security
• Partnership with Lufthansa Systems delivers benefits to employees and customers

Raunheim, 21^st January 2025. Air Canada has successfully implemented the next-generation airline operation solution NetLine/Ops ++ from Lufthansa Systems, enhancing its operational efficiency and capabilities. This strategic move empowers employees with advanced tools and delivers a superior customer experience.

Simultaneously, Lufthansa Systems migrated Air Canada’s solutions to the Global Aviation Cloud (GAC), a highly secure multi-cloud infrastructure environment. This migration allows Air Canada to leverage technological innovations from a leading cloud provider while focusing on its core business.  

Building on a long-standing partnership, Air Canada and Lufthansa Systems continue to integrate state-of-the-art solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern air travel. As one of the oldest and largest customers of Lufthansa Systems outside the Lufthansa Group, Air Canada has significantly influenced the development of operational solutions.

“We are delighted to deepen our collaboration with Lufthansa Systems and are excited about the launch of NetLine/Ops ++. By integrating this advanced solution into our operations, we empower our employees with better tools and enhance our ability to make real-time decisions, ultimately benefiting our customers. We are also better equipped to implement future improvements, keeping Air Canada agile and competitive. The recent migrations have laid a strong foundation for our future cooperation, and the joint project team ensured a seamless transition,” said Kevin O’Connor, Senior Vice President of Global Airports and Operations Control at Air Canada.

Thomas Wittmann, CEO of Lufthansa Systems, explained, “Our partnership with Air Canada is built on the deep mutual trust we have earned over the past decades. As an important customer and reference in the American market, we are very pleased that Air Canada trusts our flight and ground operation solutions. We trust Air Canada to help us make our solutions even better and more tailored to the needs of the global airline community.”

Implementing NetLine/Ops ++ and other operational tools from Lufthansa Systems like Lido Flight 4D enables Air Canada to streamline operations, improve situational awareness, and enhance decision-making capabilities. Employees benefit from intuitive interfaces and robust functionalities that simplify complex tasks and increase productivity.

Customers will experience more efficient operations through improved punctuality and reliability. The advanced systems allow Air Canada to respond swiftly to operational challenges, minimizing disruptions and enhancing the travel experience.

Air Canada’s commitment to leveraging advanced technologies underscores its dedication to providing exceptional service and maintaining its position as an industry leader. The strengthened partnership with Lufthansa Systems will facilitate continued innovation and growth.

About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market, the Canada-U.S. transborder market and in the international market to and from Canada. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance™, providing the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada’s predecessor, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), inaugurated its first flight on September 1, 1937. The 50-minute flight aboard a Lockheed L-10A carried two passengers and mail between Vancouver and Seattle. By 1964, TCA had grown to become Canada’s national airline; it changed its name to Air Canada. The airline became fully privatized in 1989. Air Canada’s Class A variable voting shares and Class B voting shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the single ticker symbol “AC” and on the OTCQX International Premier in the U.S. under the single ticker symbol “ACDVF”. Its corporate headquarters are located in Montreal.

About Lufthansa Systems
Lufthansa Systems GmbH, the leading airline IT provider, has been shaping the future of digital aviation for almost 30 years. Helping airlines unlock their full potential, the company combines profound industry know-how with advanced technological expertise. A subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, the company offers its more than 350 customers worldwide a portfolio with often market-leading products that cover all airline business processes – on the flight deck, in the cabin, and on the ground. Lufthansa Systems is committed to improving its own environ­mental footprint and that of its airline customers of all sizes and business models. Headquartered in Raunheim near Frankfurt/Main, Germany, Lufthansa Systems employs around 3,000 people at its locations in 16 countries.
www.LHsystems.com

Press Contact
Lufthansa Systems GmbH
Press Office
Mr. Ansgar Luebbehusen
Tel.: +49 (0)69 696 90000
E-Mail: publicrelations@LHsystems.com

Katowice, Poland – 20.02.2025 – StorkJet, a SaaS provider of innovative aircraft performance and fuel efficiency solutions, is happy to announce that the largest Group of carriers in Latin America, LATAM Airlines Group S.A., has joined its growing community. This partnership is a step in optimizing LATAM’s operational processes, further reinforcing the airline’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency.

LATAM Airlines Group is adopting AdvancedAPM, which includes Aircraft Performance Monitoring, Idle Factor optimization, and comprehensive diagnostics for airframe and engine performance as part of the collaboration.  These tools will support LATAM in optimizing fuel efficiency, streamlining fuel planning processes, and enhancing operational reliability.

Integrating IDLE Factor optimization will support more efficient descents, reducing fuel consumption and minimizing the need for speed brake usage, decreasing the probability of a high-energy approach.

Additionally, with StorkJet AdvancedAPM, LATAM will benefit from highly precise Performance Factors, which allow fuel planning to be updated one day after a performance change.

 “We are excited to work with LATAM Airlines Group, a key player in Latin America, and support their efforts to optimize operations and reduce their carbon intensity,” said Renata Niedziela, CEO of StorkJet. “By implementing AdvancedAPM and Idle Factor optimization, we’re empowering LATAM with tools that provide data-driven insights for precise fuel planning and more efficient descents. By combining LATAM’s forward-thinking approach with StorkJet’s innovative solutions, we are contributing to building a more sustainable and efficient industry.”

This partnership showcases LATAM’s ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability, inspiring the aviation industry’s shift toward more efficient practices. By embracing advanced technology, LATAM continues to build its reputation as a forward-thinking leader, and this collaboration with StorkJet is set to drive that progress even further.

For StorkJet, welcoming LATAM Airlines Group into its client portfolio marks an exciting step in strengthening its footprint in Latin America and reinforcing its role as a go-to partner for fuel efficiency and operational optimization.

About StorkJet 

StorkJet specializes in SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solutions and consulting services that help airlines enhance fuel efficiency and operational performance. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Machine Learning, physics-based modeling, and big data analytics, StorkJet delivers advanced tools to drive measurable results. Our comprehensive product portfolio spans all fuel-efficiency domains and supports all aircraft types, offering unparalleled flexibility and making StorkJet your one-stop partner for fuel optimization. Learn more at www.storkjet.com.

ABOUT LATAM AIRLINES GROUP

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries are the leading airline group in Latin America, with presence in five domestic markets in the region: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in addition to international operations within Latin America and to Europe, Oceania, Africa, the United States and the Caribbean.

The group has a fleet of Boeing 767, 777, 787, Airbus A321, A321neo A320, A320neo and A319 aircraft. LATAM Cargo Chile, LATAM Cargo Colombia and LATAM Cargo Brazil are the LATAM group’s cargo subsidiaries,In addition to having access to the bellies of the passenger affiliates’ aircraft, they have a fleet of 21 freighters. These cargo subsidiaries have access to the group’s passenger aircraft, and operate within the LATAM group network, as well as on exclusive international routes for cargo transportation. In addition, they offer a modern infrastructure and a wide variety of services and support options to meet the needs of its customers.

Industry-leading aviation software provider recognized for commitment to continuous training, safety, and maintenance excellence.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— Veryon, a leading provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Diamond of Excellence Award, the highest honor in the awards program. This recognition highlights Veryon’s unwavering commitment to aviation safety, workforce training, and operational excellence.

The FAA AMT Awards Program encourages aviation maintenance technicians and their employers to engage in continuous training that enhances safety and minimizes maintenance errors. The FAA designs specialized courses each year addressing critical industry topics, including accident prevention, regulatory changes, and emerging safety concerns. Companies supporting this training are recognized for upholding industry standards and advancing aviation safety.

Veryon earned the Diamond Award of Excellence by ensuring that 100% of its eligible employees completed the FAA’s AMT training requirements. The team demonstrated an ongoing commitment to skill development through bi-weekly courses and exams, reinforcing the company’s proactive approach to professional growth. This rigorous training program enhances technical expertise and significantly reduces the risk of costly maintenance errors, whether they lead to operational disruptions or require corrective action on the hangar floor.

“At Veryon, we believe continuous learning is the foundation of operational excellence,” said Justin Linscomb, Director of Aviation Quality Assurance at Veryon. “This award reflects the dedication of our team, who have embraced ongoing education to remain at the forefront of industry advancements. By prioritizing knowledge and best practices, we’re not just meeting standards—we’re setting them.”

Among the Veryon Operations team members who actively participated in structured training throughout the year, helping qualify the company for the Diamond of Excellence Award, were six qualified A&P certificate holders: Chris Argyros, Tracy Gandy, John Koci, Justin Linscomb, Douglas Patocka, and Ryan Roeder. Their dedication and expertise exemplify Veryon’s commitment to maintaining the highest safety and efficiency standards.

“We take immense pride in this recognition, as it underscores our relentless pursuit of innovation and quality in aviation maintenance,” added Bethany Little, Chief Executive Officer at Veryon. “This achievement reinforces our mission to equip aviation professionals with the industry’s most advanced, reliable, and safety-focused solutions.”

As aviation technology and regulations continue to evolve, Veryon remains committed to providing state-of-the-art maintenance solutions and fostering a workforce equipped with the latest industry knowledge. By prioritizing education and training, the company strengthens its leadership in aviation maintenance software while advancing safety and operational excellence on a global scale.

For more information about Veryon and its award-winning aviation maintenance solutions, visit veryon.com.

About Veryon

Veryon is the leading provider of aviation software and information services, supporting a global network of more than 75,000 aircraft maintenance professionals and over 7,600 customers in nearly 175 countries worldwide. We help everyone from business aviation teams and MROs to airlines and OEMs get their aircraft more uptime. Challenges like unscheduled repairs, part availability, and excessive paperwork lead to too many aircraft spending too much time on the ground. And that leads to needless delays, endless back and forth, and lots of wasted dollars. The key to more uptime is having a better technology platform to manage everything from maintenance and operations to manuals and diagnostics.

That’s why thousands of aircraft operators, 25% of the worldwide commercial fleet, and over 100 OEMs all rely on Veryon. And it’s why customers have been able to achieve an average 23% improvement in aircraft downtime cost. Veryon. Let’s get you more uptime. Learn more at veryon.com. 

Before airplanes even reach the runway, pilots must file a plan to inform air traffic controllers where they’re going and the path they are going to take. When planes are in the air, however, that plan often changes. From turbulence causing passenger discomfort and additional fuel use to unexpected weather patterns blocking the original path, pilots have to think on the fly and inform air traffic controllers of any modifications to their routes.

In the past, these changes would have to happen suddenly and with little lead time. But as airplanes have become more digitally connected, the flying machines can take advantage of the additional data they receive, and a NASA-developed technology can help pilots find the best path every time. 

NASA has explored methods to improve aircraft efficiency since its inception. Among the agency’s most famous contributions are winglets, upturned vertical flanges at the ends of airplane wings that eliminate turbulence at the wingtip and significantly save fuel. Fuel efficiency is critical to future aircraft development, as it not only improves performance and the weight it can carry but also reduces the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere.

David Wing, principal researcher of air traffic management at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, develops advanced autonomy systems for aircraft, allowing operators to directly manage flight paths in crowded skies. He noticed some of the same technology used for safe routing could also optimize routes for flights already in the air. Allowing pilots to identify a better path as soon as it’s available could save time and money.

“Air traffic control is there to keep the aircraft safely separated from other aircraft,” said Wing. “So, the trick is, when you need to change your routing, what route do you ask for, and how much will it save you?”

Under Wing’s lead, NASA developed Traffic-Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests (TASAR), a piece of software pilots and ground operations teams can use to find better routes in transit. TASAR uses a genetic algorithm, a machine learning system that finds the optimal answer by pitting hundreds of route changes against each other and seeing which one comes out on top. TASAR takes a map of the area and draws hundreds of lines radiating from the airplane. These lines represent potential routes the plane could take. The software whittles down every route it generates, avoiding ones that stray into no-fly zones or dangerous weather systems or get too close to other aircraft until it’s found the most efficient route the airplane can take. Then, it’s up to the pilot to take the computer’s advice. Information is constantly updated using sensors on the airplane and connections to ground-based services, which TASAR takes into account.

“The algorithms had been tested and matured already for many years in our research, so they were in pretty good shape,” Wing said. “But we had to connect this system to a real aircraft, which meant that we needed to be able to access data from the onboard avionics.”

On NASA test flights, the software worked perfectly, but for TASAR to break into more flights, commercial planes needed to be able to access large amounts of data. As it turned out, a solution was close at hand.

The company iJET originally built components that could keep planes connected to the latest information available on the ground, which often wasn’t available in the sky. After developing better antennas, the company soon began working on a new integrated computer system for airplanes to collect data and stay connected to ground-based information sources. When looking for a “killer app” for the system, the company discovered TASAR.

“We saw that NASA was getting to the conclusion of this work, and we took a business decision to pick up the baton,” said Rob Green, CEO of the company.

After being acquired by another company called Aviation Partners, the Seattle-based company was renamed APiJET in 2018 and became the first company to license TASAR from NASA. APiJET proceeded to tie the software to the in-flight computer system. The company’s version of TASAR is called Digital Winglets, named after the NASA invention.

The app runs on electronic flight bags, computer devices approved for use in flight operations by the Federal Aviation Administration, most commonly Apple iPads. Green said there are no plans to integrate it directly into a cockpit instrument panel because updating an app is easier. In testing with Alaska Airlines, Green said the program saved 2% on fuel, working out to approximately 28,000 pounds of fuel per hundred flights.

“Two percent may not sound like much, but little savings can really add up at airline scale,” Green said. 

Several more airlines have tested the technology, and Frontier Airlines is currently field testing for a potential deployment of Digital Winglets across its fleet. APiJET still keeps in touch with the developers at NASA to further research TASAR’s benefits and build out its commercial capabilities.

“Everybody that worked on TASAR at NASA should be really proud of their direct impact on fuel savings and carbon reduction,” Green said. “It’s a lot to wrap your head around, but it works.”

NASA has a long history of transferring technology to the private sector. The agency’s Spinoff publication profiles NASA technologies that have transformed into commercial products and services, demonstrating the broader benefits of America’s investment in its space program. Spinoff is a publication of the Technology Transfer program in NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD).

For more information on how NASA brings space technology down to Earth, visit:

www.spinoff.nasa.gov