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2MoRO announces the release of the new Aero-Webb® version (v5.0). This one significantly improves the functional scope of the Fleet Management (FM), Asset Availability Forecaster & Optimizer (A2FO) and Master Configuration Hub (MCH) modules. Some minor evolutions, user oriented, have also been implemented on Inspector WorkBench (IWB).

On the functional side, the main improvements are on the event management function of Fleet Management building block. It has evolved into a real workflow oriented application with better data traceability and status tracking.

The user interface has been improved to help customer to easily link operational events to configuration or maintenance events. The search capabilities on events table have been enhanced with multi criteria (possibility to keep in memory these criteria) so that it becomes very simple to retrieve information, and get feedback on fleet data. Moreover, Failure, Malfunction and Defect forms are now available in PDF or Excel output formats.

In addition, data loaders of Aero-Webb® have been enriched so that it is now XML format compliant. For instance, FM is capable to fully import assets and events information from external information systems. For the customer, it is now easy to take advantages of the FM added value functionalities.
A2FO has also been updated to be able to forecast and plan maintenance of several aircrafts or assets at the same time, taking into account scheduled tasks (data coming from different maintenance manuals), residual potential value of LLP (through a usage simulation), unscheduled events (i.e. SB or AD to be applied on an engine fleet) and aircraft missions. The results are an improved monitoring of maintained assets (Aircrafts, Engines, and Modules).

Among the main evolutions of MCH module, we added our dynamic attributes management, making the attributes customization with virtually no limits. Several objects managed with this module (essentially those found on IPC and MM documentation) are easily user-customizable; to be sure that customer will find a way to follow all its data specificities. Moreover, illustrations, whatever the format (Images, pdf, or event documentation URL) can be associated to item data to complement Aero-Webb data information.
What’s next? The next version of Aero-Webb will be open to the outside IT environment, providing connectivity tools to marketplaces such as Aeroxechange or MyFleetRecords. It will also integrate the new A3 building block, dedicated to business intelligence…

For further information, to request a demonstration or to set up a meeting, contact us at 2moro@2moro.com.

AMT has been selected by ATR to add new software solutions to its Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). This new offering will remove paper from the cockpit and reduce operational crew workload by ensuring single point data capture.

The extended EFB package offer will include additional applications to record and compute key operational information onboard, facilitate the data transfer on and off the aircraft and provide a ground based interface for the management and reporting of EFB data. The solution incorporates the eJourney Log, eTechlog and Aircraft Content Manager applications developed by Ireland’s Aircraft Management Technologies (AMT) as part of their award winning suite of EFB applications, Flightman™.

The eJourney Log is an electronic version of existing flight crew paper forms carried on a commercial aircraft. It captures hours and cycles, crew information, fuel management, delays and landing information together with vendor services used. The application also allows flight crew to complete relevant company reports such as ASRs (Air Safety Report). The completed logs and reports are transferred off the aircraft electronically and made available via a ground based web interface.

The eTechlog allows the recording of technical data onboard the aircraft. The data captured includes de-icing, fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid uplifts. With the eTechlog application, ground crew can obtain access to real-time aircraft information, thus leading to improved process reliability.

The eJourney Log and eTechlog can be integrated within a comprehensive data upload and download process to get and provide valuable information to the airline back office information system. Upload and download capabilities are embedded within the Flightman™ package to interface and integrate onboard applications within the comprehensive Operator’s information network.

The Aircraft Content Manager is a web-based application enabling the remote distribution and centralized management of all content of the EFB devices. The content is transferred in an efficient, compliant and timely manner and can include manuals, flight crew instructions, charts, and navigational database updates.

Commenting on ATR’s extended EFB offer, Luigi Mollo, Vice-President Commercial in Customer Services, declares: “The new software available in the ATR’s Extended EFB will provide ATR pilots with the most modern tools to record and exchange data with airlines’ back office systems, directly from the cockpit. This will clearly contribute to ease their tasks and save time. As a consequence, the Extended EFB offer will remove paper from the flight deck and allow airlines to streamline their operational processes”.

About Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
ATR has selected top ranked CMC Pilot view EFB. ATR’s EFB hosts reference data such as operating manuals and navigational charts, and automates many functions such as take-off and landing performance calculations via the ATR Single-point Performance Software, thus making operations easier and safer. “With relevant validation from aviation authorities”, it reduces quantities of paper and simplifies its management. It serves also as a critical communication gateway between key centers like operations, maintenance, administration and finance. EFB raises productivity and lowers overall expenditure by saving time. ATR proposes Class 2 EFB, which is certified to operate during all phases of flight.

About AMT
AMT is an award winning provider of software technology to automate and streamline operations within the aviation industry. AMT’s flagship Flightman™ family of products comprises innovative software technology which synchronizes an extensive data model between the aircraft and various airline ground systems, and provides forms and workflows tailored to various users to enable dramatic process improvement in the cockpit, cabin and on the ramp, thus reducing costs and enhancing efficiency in aircraft operations and maintenance. (For further information please visit: www.flightman.com)

For further information please contact:

Diogo Serradas
Aircraft Management Technologies
Tel: +353 1 806 1000
diogo.serradas@flightman.com

AUSTRIAN AIRLINES: ONE OF THE FIRST EUROPEAN EASA PART145 ORGANISATIONS WITH APPROVAL FOR E-SIGNATURE

Swiss-AS is proud to announce that Austrian Technik, the TechnicalOperations organisation of Austrian Airlines, has recently received theFAA approval for “FAA Operation Specification”. The Part 145organisation is now allowed to use the AMOS e-signature in thecontext of
–     FAA Form 8130-3.
In addition, the usage of the AMOS e-signature solution at Austrian Technik has been approved by Austro Control GmbH, the official Austrian civil aviation agency, for
–    EASA Form 1 (double release).
Austrian Technik is now the first European EASA Part 145 organisationhaving completed the appropriate authority approvals and operationalimplementation of electronic signature in AMOS.

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE IN AMOS
An electronic signature fulfils the same function as a normal signatureon paper. It indicates that a person agrees to the contents of anelectronic message and it is a convenient approach for a fast and secure paperless process.

Since AMOS Version 9.10, the electronic signature has been smoothly integrated into all AMOS modules. Every printout can be signed andstored as PDF/A. Swiss-AS provides two options in AMOS for theelectronic signature: An external and internal solution, both accordingto FAA AC No. 120-78.

External e-signature: The external procedure involves services of a 3rdparty provider. Within AMOS, a PDF is generated and sent to the external signing software via a web service. A smartcard or signaturepad is used to sign the data; later, a PDF sheet can be stored in anexternal archive and linked to AMOS.

Internal e-signature: The internal approach is entirely processed withinAMOS – a PDF is created and the process of signing is handled only in AMOS. The signing can be performed, either with “official” certificatesordered at a Certificate Authority, or by using AMOS internally generated certificates. The location for archiving the file can also bevaried.

COOPERATION OF AUSTRIAN TECHNIK AND SWISS-AS
The basic functionality for e-signing which AMOS has offered sinceversion 9.10 was the groundwork from which Austrian Technik and Swiss-AS started working.

The goal was clearly defined: Developing an e-signing solution for component certificates which will receive the European and US American approval. Both companies collaborated closely to ensure the target was achieved one year later. The next milestones are to be ableto electronically sign workorders and shop reports.

Austrian Technik is using the external e-signature option which includes a 3rd party company via interface which provides the affiliated services and the necessary hardware.

The preparation for this process, apart from the development, wasextensive and time consuming since not only authorities but also suppliers and business partners of Austrian Technik needed to beinvolved while processes had to be newly designed.

ABOUT AUSTRIAN AIRLINES AND AUSTRIAN TECHNIK
Austrian Airlines, AMOS user since 2003, is Austria’s largest airline and takes its passengers to 130 international destinations. The flag carrier operates more than 80 aircraft including Airbus 321 / 320 / 319,Boeing 777 / 767 / 737, Fokker 100 / 70, Bombardier Q400. AustrianTechnik, the Technical Operations organisation of Austrian Airlines, carries out aircraft maintenance including C-Checks, as well as component maintenance, engineering, technical modifications andmaintenance training for the following aircraft: Airbus 320 family, Airbus 330/340 family, Boeing 737CL/NG, B767, B777, Canadair Jet 100/200 and Fokker 70/100.

ABOUT SWISS AVIATION SOFTWARE AND AMOS
AMOS is a fully integrated maintenance management systemdeveloped and distributed by Swiss AviationSoftware Ltd. As a 100%subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., Swiss-AS has become a fixture in the MRO software market and successfully sets standards in the MRO software industry. AMOS – the answer to the complex and cost intensive maintenance & engineering requirements – is now also represented in Miami, Florida, USA.

Today, almost 100 customers from all over the world rely on AMOS and benefit from its continuously enlarged functionalities andtechnological cutting edge, which makes AMOS the industry-leading MRO software in Europe and one of the best-selling solutions world-wide. Its solid customer base ranges from pure operators of all sizes,major low-cost, regional and flag carriers to large airline groups and MRO providers.
www.swiss-as.com

AMT has been selected by ATR to add new software solutions to its Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). This new offering will remove paper from the cockpit and reduce operational crew workload by ensuring single point data capture.

The extended EFB package offer will include additional applications to record and compute key operational information onboard, facilitate the data transfer on and off the aircraft and provide a ground based interface for the management and reporting of EFB data. The solution incorporates the eJourney Log, eTechlog and Aircraft Content Manager applications developed by Ireland’s Aircraft Management Technologies (AMT) as part of their award winning suite of EFB applications, Flightman™.

The eJourney Log is an electronic version of existing flight crew paper forms carried on a commercial aircraft. It captures hours and cycles, crew information, fuel management, delays and landing information together with vendor services used. The application also allows flight crew to complete relevant company reports such as ASRs (Air Safety Report). The completed logs and reports are transferred off the aircraft electronically and made available via a ground based web interface.

The eTechlog allows the recording of technical data onboard the aircraft. The data captured includes de-icing, fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid uplifts. With the eTechlog application, ground crew can obtain access to real-time aircraft information, thus leading to improved process reliability.

The eJourney Log and eTechlog can be integrated within a comprehensive data upload and download process to get and provide valuable information to the airline back office information system. Upload and download capabilities are embedded within the Flightman™ package to interface and integrate onboard applications within the comprehensive Operator’s information network.

The Aircraft Content Manager is a web-based application enabling the remote distribution and centralized management of all content of the EFB devices. The content is transferred in an efficient, compliant and timely manner and can include manuals, flight crew instructions, charts, and navigational database updates.

Commenting on ATR’s extended EFB offer, Luigi Mollo, Vice-President Commercial in Customer Services, declares: “The new software available in the ATR’s Extended EFB will provide ATR pilots with the most modern tools to record and exchange data with airlines’ back office systems, directly from the cockpit. This will clearly contribute to ease their tasks and save time. As a consequence, the Extended EFB offer will remove paper from the flight deck and allow airlines to streamline their operational processes”.

About Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
ATR has selected top ranked CMC Pilot view EFB. ATR’s EFB hosts reference data such as operating manuals and navigational charts, and automates many functions such as take-off and landing performance calculations via the ATR Single-point Performance Software, thus making operations easier and safer. “With relevant validation from aviation authorities”, it reduces quantities of paper and simplifies its management. It serves also as a critical communication gateway between key centers like operations, maintenance, administration and finance. EFB raises productivity and lowers overall expenditure by saving time. ATR proposes Class 2 EFB, which is certified to operate during all phases of flight.

About AMT
AMT is an award winning provider of software technology to automate and streamline operations within the aviation industry. AMT’s flagship Flightman™ family of products comprises innovative software technology which synchronizes an extensive data model between the aircraft and various airline ground systems, and provides forms and workflows tailored to various users to enable dramatic process improvement in the cockpit, cabin and on the ramp, thus reducing costs and enhancing efficiency in aircraft operations and maintenance. (For further information please visit: www.flightman.com)

For further information please contact:

Diogo Serradas
Aircraft Management Technologies
Tel: +353 1 806 1000
diogo.serradas@flightman.com

London, 26th April 2011

Communications Software (Airline Systems) Limited (“Commsoft”) has announced that SmartLynx Airlines Limited (“SmartLynx”) www.smartlynxweb.com is the latest airline to sign up to its world leading MRO software system. After a rigorous selection process, Commsoft’s Open Aviation Strategic Engineering System (“OASES”) beat its competitors to be chosen by SmartLynx to support its charter and ACMI operations.

SmartLynx has signed up to OASES for 5 years on a 15-concurrent user deal to manage its eight Airbus A320s, which operate worldwide in a range of locations and with various third party customers. Commsoft has agreed to a rapid implementation of OASES, with the system aiming to go live by 30th May 2011.

Nick Godwin, Business Development Director at Commsoft, commented: 

“Our OASES system was selected due to its technical merits, with broad functionality, user friendliness and flexibility. The Commsoft team and implementation partners will be working on the ground at SmartLynx headquarters to help ensure rapid deployment in readiness for SmartLynx’s intensive summer season. We are delighted to have been selected after such a thorough evaluation and look forward to supporting SmartLynx’s dynamic environment”.

SmartLynx will be using OASES for:

• Reliability, Tech Logs and Defect Control
• Inventory including RFQ
• Technical Records and Forecasting
• AD/SD Evaluation
• Planning and Workpack Production
• Line Maintenance Control
• Digital Documentation for Workcard Manual Attachments
• AMP Management

Commsoft supports aircraft maintenance organisations with high quality, affordable MRO IT systems. OASES is one of the most successful aviation engineering and maintenance systems in the world and is used by a variety of organisations internationally.

The following related PDF documents are available for this news item.

• Commsoft Wins SmartLynx MRO Software Contract 
• Commsoft Press Pack 2011

Ramco Systems Launches SaaS ERP for Aviation Manufacturing at Miami MRO

For Immediate Release: April 12, 2011 – Lawrenceville, New Jersey – Ramco Systems, the Global Aviation Maintenance & Engineering and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul software provider, announced today the launch of its Software as a Service (SaaS) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) offering for the Aviation, Aerospace and Defense industry. Since its launch, Ramco has signed over 300 new OnDemand ERP Clients.

Ramco’s Aviation Manufacturing Applications are the perfect fit for those organizations seeking all the power of the large scale on-premise ERP applications, now in Software as a Service model. There is no software or hardware to own, clients pay on a subscription basis. The manufacturing suite provides unification of Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Service Management, Plant Maintenance, Human Resources and Financials.

“Organizations have come to Ramco for many years asking for outsourced models, today, Ramco is proud to be able to offer manufacturers in the Aviation, Aerospace and Defense industry a choice in enterprise solutions. Our twenty plus years in the industry has allowed us to continue our tradition of creating industry best practice solutions and since our launch of RODE, we have signed over 300 new SaaS clients. This is a great fit for any company that is seeking to streamline their operation and realize bottom line profits from the SaaS OnDemand model.” says Jim Fitzgerald, President of Ramco Systems Corporation.

About Ramco Systems

Ramco Systems, part of the $875 million Ramco Group, with locations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and India, has over 1100 global customers running its business-process, web-centric and SaaS enterprise suite of applications and is the world’s largest provider of Aviation Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) and Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) and Manufacturing software solutions. For more information, visit Ramco online at www.ramcoaviation.com.

Contact:
Ramco Systems – SaaS Solutions
Vinoo Thomas: vinoot@rsc.ramco.com: + 1 609 620 4845

Americas | Europe | Middle East | Africa | India | Asia-Pacific 3150 Brunswick Pike, Suite 130 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, USA Office +1 609 620 4800 ● Fax +1 609 620 4860 ● Toll Free +1 800 4RAMCO1

Ramco Systems Launches Series 5 ERP for Aviation Manufacturing at Miami MRO

For Immediate Release: April 12, 2011 – Lawrenceville, New Jersey – Ramco Systems, the Global Aviation Maintenance & Engineering and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul software provider, announced today the launch of its new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) offering for the Aviation, Aerospace and Defense industry.

With over 1100 global ERP Customers, Ramco Systems is one of the largest providers of enterprise applications for the aviation industry. Series 5 Manufacturing has all the necessary functionality for complex, mixed-mode, process and discrete, JIT, lean and KANBAN manufacturing processes. The manufacturing suite provides a single solution that unifies Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Service Management, Plant Maintenance, Human Resources and Financials.

“According to our clients, one of the most important objectives is to have full ERP capabilities while tending to the uniqueness of their manufacturing processes of OEM components, parts and their supply and distribution network. Clients want to retain competitive advantages and Ramco’s Series 5 Manufacturing Suite provides all the traditional best business practices, but moreover, Series 5 allows organizations to flex and extend the processes with Ramco’s unique Extension Development Toolkit.” says Jim Fitzgerald, President of Ramco Systems Corporation.

About Ramco Systems

Ramco Systems, part of the $875 million Ramco Group, with locations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and India, has over 1100 global customers running its business-process, web-centric and SaaS enterprise suite of applications and is the world’s largest provider of Aviation Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) and Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) and Manufacturing software solutions. For more information, visit Ramco online at www.ramcoaviation.com.

Contact:
Ramco Systems – Enterprise Solutions
Richard Hercus: Rhercus@rsc.ramco.com : +1 267 560 5416

Americas | Europe | Middle East | Africa | India | Asia-Pacific 3150 Brunswick Pike, Suite 130 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, USA Office +1 609 620 4800 ● Fax +1 609 620 4860 ● Toll Free +1 800 4RAMCO1

Phil Bathurst joins EmpowerMX as Executive Vice President – Sales & Marketing

Minneapolis, MN, April 11, 2011: EmpowerMX announces Phil Bathurst has joined the leadership team as Executive Vice President – Sales & Marketing.

Phil Bathurst has more than thirty years operational experience in the third-party aircraft/component MRO industry including twenty-five years of experience in key leadership positions. Prior to joining EmpowerMX, Phil was a partner at Phisha LLC and worked with numerous airlines, aircraft/component MROs, and support organizations to improve their workflow and business processes.

Phil’s career in aviation began at Olmsted Instrument Company as an avionics technician supporting aircraft maintenance checks and modifications. In 1990, TIMCO hired Phil to set up their avionics department in Greensboro, North Carolina as part of the company’s start-up operations. During his 17 years at TIMCO, Phil served in several key positions including Director of Operations and Senior Director of Special Projects with responsibility for business process improvements at all TIMCO facilities.

Phil then worked at Associated Air Center (AAC) in Dallas as Vice President of Operations where he gained experience in the aircraft VIP completion field. After AAC, Phil was Vice President of Operations at Aviation Technical Services in Everett, Washington with responsibility for all their day-to-day operations.

“This is an exciting time for me to join the EmpowerMX team as we continue to expand our product suite and penetrate into the third-party MRO market, explore new consulting and product markets, and further establish ourselves as the industry leader for aviation maintenance management services and solutions,” says Mr. Bathurst.

“We are excited to have Phil join the EmpowerMX senior leadership team,” says Dinakara Nagalla President and CEO, EmpowerMX. “Phil brings a wealth of broad-based aviation industry MRO experience and a proven track record of delivering laser-focused results to EmpowerMX. We look forward to the many contributions we know he will make to our continued growth and success.”

About EmpowerMX EmpowerMX is an industry leader in aviation maintenance software solutions and consulting services. The company’s FleetCycle® Suite of Maintenance Solutions for airline operators, MROs and OEMs provides management with real-time, globally available intelligence on maintenance activity, reliability and fleet status. FleetCycle® Production Manager is the premier execution tool for heavy maintenance operations, having been selected by six major airline organizations. The company’s Consulting Services division empowers maintenance operations to maximize their efficiency by optimizing maintenance

programs, training personnel, establishing best practices and improving processes. EmpowerMX also provides a full range of customer services including information technology consulting, system implementation, integration, training and 24/7 support. For more details, visit http://www.empowermx.com.

For more information contact: Dinakara Nagalla Chief Executive Officer & President 651.788.8888 info@empowermx.com

April 11, 2011—Miami—Southwest Airlines and TRAX USA Corp announced that the carrier has selected TRAX to provide its new ERP MRO solution.

“We need a solution that makes our Mechanics’ jobs easier, while at the same time enhances Safety and Culture,” said Brian Hirshman, Southwest’s VP M&E.

The project will be implemented over a two year period and will allow Southwest to benefit from having information about their aircraft, inventory, and maintenance activities integrated into a single system, streamlining aircraft maintenance and inventory planning processes. In addition, by  delivering an ERP MRO solution, SWA will realize a substantial yearly cost savings by retiring many existing applications.

“We’re excited about our new strategic relationship with Trax, and look forward to a very successful project,” said Jan Marshall, Chief Information Officer for Southwest Airlines.

About Southwest

Southwest Airlines is the nation’s largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded; now serving 72 cities in 37 states with a fleet of 548 Boeing 737 aircraft. Southwest also is one of the most honored airlines in the world known for its commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance, People, and Planet. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,400 flights a day and has nearly 35,000 Employees system wide.

Southwest Airlines Media Contact: 214-792-2244

About TRAX

TRAX USA Corp., with offices in the United States and United Kingdom, is the number one seller of airline maintenance software globally. TRAX Maintenance solution has been developed – with Airlines and for Airlines – to provide the most comprehensive and advanced MRO software solution available today. For more information about TRAX, please visit www.trax.aero.

For further information about TRAX Maintenance or media related inquiries call +1.305.662.7400 or e-mail sales@trax.aero

EmpowerMX Introduces FleetCycle® Execution Suite – Line Manager (FCXL) Software for Aviation Line Maintenance Operations

Mendota Heights MN, April 8, 2011: EmpowerMX, the industry-leading producer of aviation maintenance software solutions, announces the availability of its newest product FleetCycle® Execution Suite – Line Manager (FCXL). FCXL is a line maintenance execution system designed to meet the dynamic demands of the aircraft in-service environment. This best-of-breed software product equips line maintenance personnel with the tools needed to optimize routine and non-routine task performance while giving decision makers the ability to easily track the maintenance activities crucial to on-time departures.

FleetCycle® Execution Suite – Line Manager automates the execution of line (aircraft-in-service) maintenance actions by delivering real-time visibility to scheduled, unscheduled or spontaneous maintenance requirements along with instantaneous monitoring and communication. FCXL also optimizes fleet-in-service time, integrates with in-flight information systems, and provides line station mechanics with detailed task information plus the ability to create electronic non-routine tasks and deliver them directly to a bill of work. Additionally, FCXL helps fleet operators comply with industry standards and regulatory rules, implement best practices while providing state-of-the-art data search and data mining capabilities.

With the introduction of this new product, EmpowerMX continues to deliver the next-generation, Internet-enabled information technology required to support Lean aviation industry maintenance operations. The n-tier, J2EE architecture supporting our FCXL product is consolidated and scalable, rules-driven and business process-based to meet the present and future business requirements of our most-demanding aviation maintenance industry customers.

About EmpowerMX

EmpowerMX is an industry leader in aviation maintenance software solutions and consulting services. The company’s FleetCycle® Suite of Maintenance Solutions for airline operators, MROs and OEMs provides management with real-time, globally available intelligence on maintenance activity, reliability and fleet status. FleetCycle® Execution Suite – Production Manager is the premier execution tool for heavy maintenance operations, having been selected by six major airline organizations. The company’s Consulting Services empower maintenance operations to maximize their efficiency by optimizing maintenance programs, training personnel, establishing best practices and improving processes. EmpowerMX also provides a full range of customer services including information technology consulting, system implementation, integration, training and 24/7 support. For more details, visit www.empowermx.com.

For more information contact:
Phil Bathurst, Executive Vice President – Sales & Marketing
EmpowerMX
651.788.8888
phil.bathurst@empowermx.com