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Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has introduced a central configuration tool for the A350 XWB program. The A350 XWB configurator was developed by Berlin engineering software provider PACE and is based on the latest version of their flagship product Pacelab Cabin 7. The tool supports Airbus sales, marketing and customer engineering teams in creating airline-specific cabin layouts and aircraft configurations and presenting them in fully rendered 3D, with realistic representations of the selected materials and ambient lighting scenarios.

The A350 XWB configurator ties in with Airbus’s new customization concept of offering aircraft buyers an extensive catalog of modular solutions to achieve a significant reduction of lead times. Key assets in this respect are the software’s intuitive, highly visual user interface, which facilitates the selection of suitable packages from the catalog; complex compatibility rules, which ensure that only valid configurations are considered; and real-time visualization, which makes it easier for the customer to examine the currently selected options.

“As the client-facing side of our customization concept, the A350 XWB configurator is an important sales and communication tool, which provides all the information airlines need to make a smart purchasing decision,” explains François Caudron, Airbus Head of A350 Customer & Business Development. “PACE has a proven track record with our company and we welcome their contribution to the A350 XWB customer experience.”

“We are very proud to have received this vote of confidence from Airbus. We consider their choice a strong validation of our leadership in the cabin configuration domain and of the long-standing relationship between our companies,” says PACE managing partner Alexander Schneegans. ###

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About PACE Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology GmbH
PACE, with offices in Germany and the US, develops and distributes intelligent software solutions for aircraft and engine manufacturers, airlines, MRO providers and leasing companies supporting the entire life-cycle of the aircraft, from marketing and design to customization and flight operations.

Major areas of application are conceptual aircraft and aircraft systems design, cabin configuration, performance analysis and the management of fuel and operational efficiency in flight operations.

Customers include Airbus, Air Berlin, ASDL, Boeing, Bombardier, COMAC, Embraer, Emirates, Etihad, Eurocopter, Eurowings, GE Aviation, Irkut, Lufthansa CityLine, MDA, Rolls-Royce, Superjet International, Sukhoi and Swiss International Air Lines.

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InfoTrust Group Adds Mobile Solutions for Line Maintenance and Flight Operations to TechSight/X® Suite of Products

Tablet Solutions Deliver the Right Information at the Point of Performance to Improve Aircraft Utilization, Facilitate Compliance, and Cut Operational Costs

IRVINE, CA – March 19, 2013 – InfoTrust Group (www.infotrustgroup.com), a leading provider of XMLbased technical information management solutions and services for the aerospace, high-tech, defense, and semi-conductor industries, announced today the availability of its TechSight/X Mobile IETP for Line Maintenance and its native TechSight/X iPad® Application for Flight Operations. Both tablet solutions further demonstrate InfoTrust Group’s mission to help airlines deliver the right information, at the right time, to the right people. By giving line mechanics and flight crews access to the most current maintenance and flight information on mobile devices at the point of performance, airlines can improve  aircraft utilization, help ensure real-time regulatory compliance, and reduce operational costs.

InfoTrust Group’s tablet solutions are designed specifically for use by aircraft mechanics and pilots. The TechSight/X Mobile IETP (Interactive Electronic Technical Publication) for Line Maintenance gives mechanics access to all of their Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, and Embraer maintenance and engineering manuals on both iOS® and Android™ devices. Search and navigation are optimized for touch screens to minimize clicks and eliminate the need for complex searches. Mechanics can navigate complex wiring diagrams, view and order from illustrated parts catalogs (when integrated to MRO or ERP solutions), and access fault reporting and trouble-shooting manuals while at their aircraft so they can perform maintenance faster and return aircraft to service more quickly than ever before.

The TechSight/X iPad Application for Flight Operations automatically delivers up-to-the-minute flight manuals and related company documentation to thousands of pilots dispersed across geographies. Pilots can acknowledge updates, and the application automatically tracks and audits pilot acknowledgement to facilitate regulatory compliance. To make finding the right information easier, pilots can add notes, highlights, and bookmarks that are stored as part of their user profiles and that are persistent from one revision to the next, even across multiple tablet devices. Effectivity filtering also helps pilots find specific information related to the fleets and models of the aircraft they fly faster than when using paper-based manuals.

“Tablets represent a new paradigm for technical information delivery,” said Olivier Joufflineau, vice president of InfoTrust Group’s ATA Flight Operations Solutions and Services, “and InfoTrust Group is proud to be at the vanguard of the airline industry’s adoption of tablet-enabled technical information solutions.”

Both TechSight/X modules are available to existing customers as upgrades to their current TechSight/X solutions. The TechSight/X iPad Application for Flight Operations also can be purchased as a stand-alone solution.17671 Cowan Avenue, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92614-6078.

For more information, visit www.infotrustgroup.com/tablet.

About InfoTrust Group

For more than 25 years, InfoTrust Group (www.infotrustgroup.com) has provided XML-based information management solutions for global organizations and Fortune 500 companies. Our team of more than 250 experts has deep technical and domain knowledge in XML publishing and content management. We apply our expertise using industry standards such as XML, SGML, S1000D, DITA, ATA, and various military specifications to develop solutions that help customers meet their technical publishing requirements with the highest quality, fastest turnaround, and lowest possible cost. Our TechSight/X® solution is in production at many of the largest airlines around the world. OEMs and commercial and cargo carriers also rely on InfoTrust Group to increase the efficiency of authoring, managing, and processing data to keep it timely, accurate, and industry-compliant.

Contact: Julie Fouque, jfouque@infotrustgroup.com, +1.303. 627.6535.

Ukraine based Windrose Airlines selects Commsoft’s OASES software

• Commsoft supports aircraft maintenance organisations with high quality, affordable MRO IT systems
• Windrose Airlines sign a 5 year, 20 concurrent user deal with Commsoft
• New deal is a further example of Commsoft’s expanding client base in Eastern Europe
• OASES is one of the world’s most successful aviation engineering and maintenance systems, used by over 50 organisations globally

Commsoft (www.commsoft.co.uk), a world leader in aviation engineering and maintenance systems, is delighted to announce that Windrose Airlines (www.windrose.aero) has become the latest user of Commsoft’s pioneering MRO IT system.

Windrose Airlines, a charter airline based in Kyiv, Ukraine, has signed a 5 year, 20 concurrent user deal with Commsoft, electing modules focalising Airworthiness, Planning, Core, Line Maintenance and Material Management from Commsoft’s OASES programme. The Airline looks to commence operations with OASES immediately and has already launched detailed implementation planning, following the recent acquisition of aircraft in the Ukraine.

OASES (Open Aviation Strategic Engineering System) is designed to combine ease of use with a technical sophistication that allows for the full integration of all maintenance and engineering functions, from inventory management and purchasing to defect control and work scheduling. The hosted programme allows easier, lower cost access for small operators by avoiding set-up costs such as sever acquisition and third party licensing.

Windrose Airlines, founded in 2003, operates a fleet of four Airbus A321 and four Airbus A320 airliners. The airline operates charter flights from Kiev-Boryspil, Kharkiv, Lviv, Simferopol, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Odessa, Zaporizhia and Donetsk in the Ukraine to a variety of winter and summer resorts in Europe and the Middle East.

Nick Godwin, Managing Director of Commsoft commented:

“I am thrilled that Windrose Airlines has selected to work with Commsoft. We are looking forward to offering an integrated solution to Windrose Airlines and demonstrating the central benefits of the OASES programme. This new deal demonstrates significant progress of our aim to expand our customer base throughout mainland and Eastern Europe”.

Arthur Lesnikovsky, Head of Windrose Airlines’ continuing airworthiness department added:

“We are extremely impressed with Commsoft’s OASES and feel the software fits our specific requirements. Commsoft are able to provide us with a system that is not only highly sophisticated but also easy to use, which will be of benefit to us as we see an increase in demand for our services. OASES compliments Windrose Airlines’ business needs perfectly”.

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About Commsoft

www.commsoft.aero

• Founded in 1971, Commsoft (Communications Software (Airline Systems) Ltd) won its first airline contract in 1975. Today, the company is a world leader in aviation engineering and maintenance systems.
• Commsoft’s flagship product is OASES (Open Aviation Strategic Engineering System) which is currently in use by over 50 direct customers worldwide, ranging from national carriers and large third-party maintenance providers to small independent operators.
• Commsoft’s Head Office is in Tiptree, Essex. The company also has regional offices in Derby and Norwich and another close to Gatwick Airport as well as an office in Australia and support partners in India and Singapore.

About OASES

• The OASES system has a wide array of services ranging from implementation support, user training, system tailoring, as well as day-to-day help desk, maintenance support and update release services
• All of these services together provide the user with the professional service and reliability our customers have come to expect
• The product is constantly improved and refined in collaboration with airline and aircraft maintenance clients
• This has been proven worldwide in a variety of live maintenance environments from large LINUX systems to PC networks
• OASES has been approved for use under FAA, EASA and various national CAA approvals

About Windrose Airlines:

www.windrose.aero

• Founded in 2003 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine, Windrose Airlines operates charter services from Ukraine to destinations in Europe and the Middle East. Its main base is Boryspil International Airport
• Windrose Airlines operates charter flights to a variety of destinations, including: Egypt, Turkey, Sri Lanka, UAE, Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, Italy, Slovakia, The Netherlands, Montenegro, Greece and Ukraine
• Windrose Airlines operate four Airbus 321 aircraft and four Airbus A320 aircraft.

MDS – the efficient solution for mobile logistics management

The Mobile Device System (MDS) was recently developed by Dr. Thomas + Partner in cooperation with Swiss-AS. The idea of linking a state-of-the-art warehouse management system with AMOS was created with CrossConsense, a Swiss-AS’ partner. AMOS customers may now license an efficient mobile solution for their warehouse management which is fully linked to AMOS.

In Dr. Thomas + Partner, Swiss-AS has found a partner with many years of experience in the logistics field in general and particularly in mobile data collection. The MDS has been especially adapted for the high demands of the aviation industry and is a mobile user interface for modern intra-logistics processes, covering the areas of material taking, material transfer and inventory control.

Launch customer TUIfly up and running with MDS

Employees at TUIfly, an AMOS customer in Hannover, Germany, where the MDS is already installed are using mobile hand-held devices in their daily work. A precondition to implement the MDS is a WLAN connection in the warehouse and barcodes for all store locations.

The constant connection with Wi-Fi enables a data exchange in real time while providing people with prompt and accurate information on all pending operations. All transaction bookings, such as receiving goods, picking/returning of material, location transfer bookings and inventory adjustment postings are directly done with the hand-held devices connected with the host system.

Advantages of implementing MDS

At a glance, the MDS adds value in the following areas:

• Less errors since no longer manual data entry
• Transfer, taking and inventory of stock is controlled directly by the system
• All bookings can be made locally
• Running processes can be tracked online
• Out of stock items are immediately detected

Implementation approach and further inquiries

Swiss-AS is now facing a strong demand for the implementation of the MDS which has been well received by the AMOS community.

Regarding all pre- and post-sales inquiries, Swiss-AS will act as a single point of contact for the customers and coordinate the collaboration with Dr. Thomas + Partner.

For further information, please watch the MDS film (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjRnQMt2Xh4) or kindly contact Swiss-AS Marketing via our homepage http://www.swiss-as.com/contact.do.

About Dr. Thomas + Partner

Dr. Thomas + Partner is a highly respected and well-known expert company in the field of logistics software.

By providing its wide and reputable customer base with IT solutions within the logistics environment, Dr. Thomas + Partner has gained professional experience during more than 30 years in business. The company is based in Karlsruhe, Germany, and employs a workforce of over 80 people.

About Swiss AviationSoftware and AMOS

AMOS – developed and distributed by Swiss AviationSoftware – is a comprehensive, fully-integrated software package that successfully manages the maintenance, engineering and logistics requirements of modern airlines and MRO providers by fulfilling all airworthiness standards. Swiss-AS is a 100% subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., and counts more than 110 customers worldwide to its loyal customer base, including pure operators of all sizes, major low-cost, regional and flag carriers, large airline groups and MRO providers.

The fact that none of them has ever replaced AMOS by another system speaks for itself. Swiss-AS’ AMOS is one of the industry-leading MRO software world-wide. Swiss-AS has its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and is also represented in Miami, FL, USA.

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Mxi Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, announced today the signing of a Delivery Partner Agreement with AeroLogica Sdn Bhd (AeroLogica), a Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and supply chain management service provider.  The agreement was signed at the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition, Malaysia’s premier aerospace exhibition, on behalf of AeroLogica by YBhg Dato’ Edron Hayata bin Ahmad, Managing Director, AeroLogica and Mxi Technologies by Dave Seibel, Chairman, President, & CEO.

Executed in support of further strengthening MRO IT capabilities in the region, this strategic partnership also serves to support and service Malaysian’s growing aviation MRO market, which has emerged as a global center for aerospace MRO.

“As the core IT services provider for a number of Malaysia’s leading aviation organizations our partnership with Mxi Technologies speaks to our drive for building world-class MRO capabilities in the country.”

– YBhg Dato’ Edron Hayata bin Ahmad, Managing Director, AeroLogica

News at a glance:

• Mxi Technologies signs Delivery Partner Agreement with AeroLogica to respond to growing MRO capacity in the Asia-Pacific region

• Agreement outlines partnership with regards to the sale, implementation and ongoing support of the Maintenix software and related MRO services

Read the release online>>

Contacts:
Jennifer Smart
Marketing Communications Manager
Mxi Technologies
T 613-747-4698 x 7438
jennifer.smart@mxi.com

Selina Mohd Yunus
AeroLogica
selina@nadimalaysia.com

FuelPlus offers free operational reporting module for fuel efficiency analysis.

FuelPlus clients are now able to take advantage of a new fuel efficiency module which has been added to the FuelPlus product suite.

The new Analytics module will enable FuelPlus clients to have a much deeper understanding of their operational activities and to manage a fleet wide fuel efficiency program.

The module is being offered at no extra license cost to current clients and will complete a total end to end fuel management solution across both the commercial and operations team.

Jetstar Hong Kong Joins TRAX!

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Trax is proud to announce the newest addition to the family. Jetstar Hong Kong has chosen to sign with Trax and move forward with the best MRO ERP Software available.

Trax software will help Jetstar Hong Kong while they begin operations of their fleet at numerous locations. Trax MRO ERP software will ensure their maintenance and engineering work and records are kept in impeccable shape. This will help them to be as efficient and organized as possible.

Jose Almeida, President and CEO of TRAX USA Corp., states, “We are excited to be part of the growth of Jetstar Hong Kong, and it is with great excitement that we welcome them to the TRAX Family. The signing of this contract reiterates our growing presence in Asia, a region that continues to provide us with new customers and endless opportunities.”

Jetstar Hong Kong will be implementing X, the latest version of Trax Maintenance. This version includes over 20 modules to cater to virtually every aspect of aircraft maintenance. TRAX Maintenance will be able to assist Jetstar Hong Kong in countless ways. From Material Management and Finance to Technical Records and Reliability, Jetstar Hong Kong will now have aircraft, inventory, and maintenance activity information integrated into a single system.

About Jetstar Hong Kong

Jetstar Hong Kong will begin this year, 2013, as a low fare carrier. Their main operations and base will be located in Hong Kong. Jetstar Hong Kong was formed as a partnership between the Qantas Group (parent company of Jetstar) and China Eastern Airlines.

Jetstar Hong Kong has proposed to fly short haul flights to Greater China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. Their fleet will consist of three new Airbus A320-200 aircraft which will seat 180 passengers. They plan to grow over the next couple of years to fly 18 aircraft by 2015.

For more information please visit http://www.jetstar.com

About TRAX

TRAX USA Corp., with offices in the United States and United Kingdom, is the number one seller of aircraft maintenance software globally. TRAX Maintenance solution has been developed – with Airlines and for Airlines – to provide the most comprehensive and advanced MRO ERP 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

March 25, 2013 – Austin, Texas – DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that the Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) of its sister company Atlantic Aero, issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of DAC’s GDC64 Tablet Aircraft Interface Unit (TAIU) on the Bombardier Learjet 60 model.

The GDC64 developed by DAC International is specifically designed as an aircraft interface device to feed aircraft data to an iPad® or any tablet without additional costly Wi-Fi devices. This unique interface product routes live data from aircraft sensors and systems to tablets enabling a wide range of incremental functionality for the flight crew. You simply plug your iPad or Tablet into connectors conveniently located in the cockpit to get data and power to keep tablets fully charged during flight.

“We are excited regarding the possibility this product offers,” said General Manager of DAC International Francisco Hernandez. “With this product in the cockpit, operators will be able to fully leverage the benefits of using today’s Apps as well as future ones being developed to reduce cockpit workload and increase crew information and awareness.”

In addition to the Bombardier Learjet 60 model, DAC International recently received European approval for the GDC64 on the Bombardier Dash-8.

About DAC International

DAC International offers a wide range of avionics upgrade solutions for regional and major airlines, military and general and corporate aircraft, as well as MROs and OEMs worldwide. DAC uses certified solutions, including navigational, communications and display systems to help the aviation community meet new standards, as well as replacing of older systems. They offer a wide range of test equipment, including RVSM, ARINC 615(A) portable data loaders and other Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and a whole range of in-house built data converters. Additionally, they sell new-generation EFB and adapter units, such as the GDC-64 Tablet Aircraft Interface Unit for iPads, plus they supply complete integration kits with FAA or EASA STC for several types of aircraft. For more information, go to www.dacint.com

About Greenwich AeroGroup

Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc., owns and operates providers of general, commercial, government and military aviation services including: maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; fixed base operations; aircraft sales, charter and management; manufacturing and engineering; component repair and overhaul; parts distribution and financial services. Current locations include: Atlantic Aero, Inc., located at Piedmont-Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C.; Western Aircraft, Inc., located in Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho; Summit Aviation, Inc., located in Summit Airport in Middletown, Del., DAC International, Inc., located in Austin, Texas; Matrix Aviation, Inc., located in Wichita, Kan., Professional Aviation Associates, Inc., located in Atlanta, Ga., Professional Aircraft Accessories, Inc., located in San Francisco, Calif., and GCGUS Inc., located in Aptos, Calif. Additionally, Greenwich AeroGroup owns an interest in Helivia Aero Taxi located in Rio de Janeiro. News and information are available at www.greenwichaerogroup.com

March 25, 2013 – Austin, Texas – DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that its GDC64 Tablet to Aircraft Interface Unit (TAIU) has received certification on the Bombardier Dash-8 with the help of Fokker Services in the Netherlands who’s responsible for the certification on aircraft.

This certification allows the iPad® EFB solution on the Dash-8 to be connected through the GDC64 TAIU and its ARINC 429 bus to the Flight Management System (FMS) as well as to the aircraft power. The ARINC 429 data from the FMS will allow iPad® applications (Apps) to utilize real time data and enhance cockpit capabilities.

The Fokker Services EFB for iPad® Solution is EASA certified (Class 2 Type B), requires no expensive ICT infrastructure and will be charged during all phases of flight. Easy installation ensures aircraft can be converted with very limited downtime.

The GDC64 connection developed by DAC International is specifically designed as an aircraft interface device to give the iPad® or any tablet a broad range of aircraft data without additional cumbersome Wi-Fi devices. You simply plug your iPad® into conventiently located connectors in any aircraft cockpit.

A Norwegian based operator is the launch Dash-8 customer for the EFB solution for iPad® with GDC64 connection and it is expected to be installed on more than 40 aircraft within the operator’s fleet consisting of all Dash-8 types. Due to its design, the GDC64 TAIU is suitable for use on a wide range of aircraft.

About DAC International
DAC International offers a wide range of avionics upgrade solutions for regional and major airlines, military and general and corporate aircraft, as well as MROs and OEMs worldwide. DAC uses certified solutions, including navigational, communications and display systems to help the aviation community meet new standards, as well as replacing of older systems. They offer a wide range of test equipment, including RVSM, ARINC 615(A) portable data loaders and other Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and a whole range of in-house built data converters. Additionally, they sell new-generation EFB and adapter units, such as the GDC-64 Tablet Aircraft Interface Unit for iPads, plus they supply complete integration kits with FAA or EASA STC for several types of aircraft. For more information, go to www.dacint.com

About Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc., owns and operates providers of general, commercial, government and military aviation services including: maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; fixed base operations; aircraft sales, charter and management; manufacturing and engineering; component repair and overhaul; parts distribution and financial services. Current locations include: Atlantic Aero, Inc., located at Piedmont-Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C.; Western Aircraft, Inc., located in Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho; Summit Aviation, Inc., located in Summit Airport in Middletown, Del., DAC International, Inc., located in Austin, Texas; Matrix Aviation, Inc., located in Wichita, Kan., Professional Aviation Associates, Inc., located in Atlanta, Ga., Professional Aircraft Accessories, Inc., located in San Francisco, Calif., and GCGUS Inc., located in Aptos, Calif. Additionally, Greenwich AeroGroup owns an interest in Helivia Aero Taxi located in Rio de Janeiro. News and information are available at www.greenwichaerogroup.com