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In January 2024, airBaltic partnered with Beams to leverage artificial intelligence and enhance safety risk management. As one of the first airlines globally to adopt AI in this critical area, airBaltic’s collaboration with Beams marks a significant advancement in how safety data is processed and analyzed within the airline industry.

After integrating Beams AI into its safety risk management processes six months ago, airBaltic’s safety teams have observed a notable improvement in hazard detection accuracy and processing speed. Beams AI detects low-risk reports with over 99% accuracy, saving the team a vast amount of processing time.

Traditional automation in safety risk management often falls short in providing the nuanced analysis needed for effective risk mitigation in aviation. Beams AI, trained specifically in aviation risk analysis and enriched with airBaltic’s historical data, can now swiftly process and analyze over 30,000 safety reports to identify hazards.

The profound impact of AI on hazard detection has led airBaltic to extend its collaboration with Beams, supporting the development of new AI products aimed at further enhancing risk management. A key initiative involves training Beams’ machine learning models with airBaltic’s extensive historical data to automatically generate organization-wide hazard trends, further strengthening the airline’s proactive safety measures.

“Beams AI enables airbaltic to detect potential hazards in near real-time, allowing our operation to respond swiftly and effectively, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our flights,” says Pauls Cālītis, Chief Operations Officer and Board Member at airBaltic. “We’re proud to lead the industry in using advanced risk management technologies.”

airBaltic is committed to maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry and believes that embracing advanced AI technologies is essential to achieving this goal.

Evoke Systems Ltd and Mission Decisions Ltd are pleased to announce the start of an exciting partnership that will see both companies working closely together to implement AI based solutions that will enhance EFOS, adding even further value across the full product range.

At the 2024 European Airline Training Symposium held in Cascais, Evoke Systems Ltd and Mission Decisions Ltd had neighbouring stands, where lots of discussions took place over the two days of the event. This provided both companies the perfect opportunity to get to know each other, discuss collective products and expertise, and most importantly of all, start to identify areas that could present valuable opportunities to collaborate.

Speaking about the partnership, Evoke CEO Dr Craig Howard said: “EFOS products provide vital insights that help drive decision-making, shaping future direction across numerous business areas. Working closely with our customers to generate such powerful data ensures we are able to react quickly when looking at emerging technologies and evolving requirements, through solutions that enhance the overall experience, extending our capabilities in the process.

“Mission Decisions Ltd have a wealth of expertise in the AI field and are a trusted provider in both defence and civilian sectors where data protection and information security are paramount. Although it’s early days in our partnership, we are moving at pace having already identified a number of options..

“It’s rare to find other companies that share the same values as Evoke, but in Mission Decisions Ltd, we have found a partner we are excited to work closely with on a number of AI based opportunities across our EFOS products, not just EFOS Training.

“AI is a powerful enabler in a solution like EFOS but only when a clearly defined business need has been identified. Introducing this to our products will add value in multiple ways as we work to achieve our goal of making the vital information captured within even more accessible and applicable than ever for our EFOS communities.”

Mission Decisions CEO, Colin Hillier said “In line with our objective to deliver mission critical AI to the commercial airline industry, we are really proud to be able to partner with Evoke Systems – who bring leading aviation expertise to the table. Our respective teams have very aligned views on the measured and appropriate deployment of these powerful tools within the growing EFOS ecosystem. We are delighted to be working toward such an exciting future together.”

Mission Decisions is a British data intelligence company deploying mission critical AI and Analytics solutions to organisations that handle sensitive data.

We are excited to announce that KeepFlying® has been selected to participate in IAG’s Hangar 51 Accelerator Programme. Our innovative solutions will be trialled over twelve weeks within Iberia’s engine maintenance and repair operations.

As part of the programme, KeepFlying® will enable Iberia to test the use of AI and automation to generate their production plans for incoming engines. Our solution aims to reduce the time required to produce these plans from hours to minutes. In addition, users will be able to create individualised forecasts based on fluctuating demand and capacity all the way down to the task level. This will enable
Iberia to run advanced simulations quickly and effectively.

Stay tuned for more updates as we move forward in this exciting programme!

About KeepFlying®
KeepFlying® has been a leader in the delivery of AI and ML solutions since 2020. With a commitment to delivering the very best solutions utilizing the recent explosion in AI enabled technology, the company serves Operators, Lessors, Asset Owners and MRO Facilities worldwide.

For more information, visit https://www.keepflying.aero/

OASES, a leading provider of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) software, and KeepFlying, an innovative AI and aviation solutions company, are proud to announce a strategic partnership. This collaborative effort will deliver advanced AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety for OASES’ global customer base.

This collaboration will integrate KeepFlying’s cutting-edge AI technology with OASES’ industry-leading MRO platform. This integration will provide customers with AI driven CAMO & Tech Records functions, bid-to-cash MRO workflows, Engine Asset Management, Inventory & Supply Chain optimisation to revolutionise aviation maintenance processes.

Sriram Haran, CEO of KeepFlying, commented:

“Partnering with OASES is an exciting opportunity to showcase how AI can transform aviation maintenance. With OASES’ deep expertise in MRO software and our AI capabilities, we can unlock new insights and efficiencies that were previously unattainable. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for innovation in the aviation industry.”

Paul Lynch, Group Managing Director at OASES added:

“The potential gains for businesses in leveraging their aviation data cannot be overstated – but it’s not enough just to have these data – the value comes from putting them to work. Therefore, we are excited to partner with KeepFlying, a pioneering AI empowered organisation. We are confident that our customers will appreciate the benefits this collaboration will offer.”

The partnership marks the beginning of a new era in aviation maintenance, where data-driven decisions and AI-powered tools will shape the future of MRO operations.

About KeepFlying®

KeepFlying® has been a leader in the delivery of AI and ML solutions since 2020. With a commitment to delivering the very best solutions utilising the recent explosion in AI enabled technology, the company serves Operators, Lessors, Asset Owners and MRO Facilities worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.keepflying.aero/

About OASES

OASES (Commsoft) develop all-in-one software for airworthiness maintenance control – enabling airlines, MROs, and CAMOs to increase efficiencies in the management and monitoring of every procedure or intervention. OASES is used by 130 aviation organisations – national carriers, large third-party maintenance providers, and independent operators – and supported in 55 countries across 6 continents. Communications Software (Airline Systems) Limited is part of the Valsoft Corporation portfolio. To learn more, visit https://oases.aero

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.

Malmö, Sweden, 2 April, 2024: Web Manuals, the world leader in digital documentation for the aviation industry, is advancing its offering with the acquisition of ManualAI Sweden AB, a company specialising in AI-based search technology based in Gothenburg.

Aiming to improve safety by enabling pilots and crew to navigate manuals as easily and intuitively as possible, acquiring ManualAI will support Web Manuals to integrate bespoke AI functions into its digital documentation system.

Martin Lidgard, CEO, Web Manuals, says: “We are actively working to evolve our technology and acquiring ManualAI will be pivotal as we start to incorporate AI functions into our product offering. This strategic move underscores our unwavering commitment to innovation and technological advancement, putting us at the forefront of cutting-edge solutions. Acquiring ManualAI is testament to our growth trajectory and affirms our reputation as a steadfast, leading brand.

“Thanks to the quick integration of both business and software, we plan to deliver Web Manuals’ first AI function by Spring 2024. Supporting our aviation customers to drive operational efficiency and reduce time spent on managing compliance tasks, ManualAI’s AI functionality will help us to deliver a first-class solution.”

ASQS, a leading global provider of integrated aviation Quality and Safety Management solutions is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest feature – the iQSMS Ai Co-Validator. Developed in close cooperation with Lufthansa Industry Solutions (LHIND), a renowned IT service provider specializing in digital transformation, the Ai Co-Validator promises to radically transform the way organizations process large volumes of incoming reports.

Leveraging ASQS’ expertise in aviation safety and risk management and Lufthansa Industry Solutions’ understanding of complex IT landscapes, system integration capabilities as well as a shared passion for innovation, the Ai Co-Validator optimizes the processing of reports with the help of artificial intelligence and thus contributes to a significant increase in productivity in aviation organizations.

“The partnership between ASQS and LHIND marks an important milestone in providing advanced solutions to the aviation industry,” says Amir Farajollahzadeh, Business Director MRO, Hospitality & SAP at Lufthansa Industry Solutions. “By utilizing the latest technologies and AI capabilities, the safety and efficiency of flight operations will be further enhanced. Users of iQSMS can benefit from the collaboration by saving time and resources while ensuring higher data quality and compliance”.

The sophisticated tool examines the content of incoming reports and suggests the best matching customer-specific event classification. If the classification suggested by the AI matches the reporter’s selection and either reaches the highest AI confidence score or exceeds the predefined minimum confidence score for the specific event classification, the report is automatically approved.

By approving incoming reports on a 24/7/365 basis in the iQSMS Reporting Module, the Ai Co-Validator ensures that important safety information is consistently forwarded to the relevant departments, not just during office hours but around the clock. The sophisticated tool thus reduces time-consuming repetitive and routine tasks and frees up resources for more critical tasks, increasing the company’s overall safety and effectiveness levels. One of the main advantages of the Ai Co-Validator also lies in its objectivity. By eliminating possible personal subjectivities and performing based on the operator’s taxonomy, the AI ensures objective and consistent report analysis and evaluation.

“We are very excited to add the Ai Co-Validator to our suite of solutions,” says Günther Schindl, Co-Founder and CEO of ASQS. “We believe this feature will drastically improve efficiency in report processing, allowing companies to focus more on their core safety tasks. We are proud to be pioneering aviation safety report processing together with Lufthansa Industry Solutions and look forward to a successful long-term partnership“.

To learn more about the iQSMS Ai Co-Validator, please visit iQSMS Ai Co-Validator or
contact us at sales@asqs.net.

• The web-based assistant increases operational stability and efficiency
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) evaluates everyday situations to suggest preventive actions and avoid disruption
• The innovative solution uses Reinforcement Learning to support operations controllers with recommendations based on historical data

Lufthansa Systems announced that it offers a new cutting-edge AI-powered operations control assistant for the airline industry. NetLine/Ops ++ aiOCC is a web-based AI assistant that supports airline operations controllers in increasing the stability and efficiency of daily operations. The solution is already in use and jointly optimized with first customers.

“AI is the next step in the technological evolution. So, early adoption is crucial for airlines.” said Jan-Peter Gaense, Head of NetLine solutions at Lufthansa Systems. “But, we see that besides technical proficiency the key factor for successful AI support is the user’s trust. Our smart assistant supports operations controllers in their challenging work, not replacing them.”

Operations controllers make numerous complex decisions every day. They react to unforeseen events like weather or strikes to minimize their impact as such disruptions can cause high costs for the airline. The operations controller has to analyze several information sources within minutes to find the best solution. That becomes more challenging, especially during peak times with a high risk of disruption.
 
This is exactly where NetLine/Ops ++ aiOCC comes into play: The system analyzes historical data and monitors all events around aircraft, rotation, passengers, and crews simultaneously to identify delay risks ahead of time. Then, it generates concrete recommendations on how to improve operations in real-time, which is critical in this working environment. To enable the user to make an informed decision, the system provides additional information regarding the impact of the proposed solution on the overall resilience, the buffer and the propagated delay. The smart assistant focuses on recommendations, the decision itself always remains with the operations controller.
 
NetLine/Ops ++ is Lufthansa Systems’ next-generation operation control system. By collecting and evaluating a wide range of data such as critical weather conditions or technical aircraft limitations, NetLine/Ops ++ alerts the operations controllers about potentially critical situations so they can quickly initiate measures to prevent and resolve disruptions.
 
NetLine/Ops ++ aiOCC is based on Reinforcement Learning. This cutting-edge machine learning methodology is used to extract cause and effect from data and provide data-driven decision support. “Our AI agent learns to act optimally regarding a given goal. It is not predictive but prescriptive, meaning that it doesn’t tell the operations controller what will happen, but it shows what to do to reach the set goal,” explained László Kovács, Product Owner NetLine/Ops ++ aiOCC at Lufthansa Systems.

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