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Nouvelair Tunisie increases their flight efficiency with ODYSSEE by CGX AERO

CGX AERO is glad to announce that Nouvelair Tunisie has selected ODYSSEE® as his flight efficiency program. Thanks to ODYSSEE®, Nouvelair Tunisie will get the appropriate support to enhance the decision making capabilities of operational manager and help them to generate new aircraft operating cost savings (in particular fuel savings). ODYSSEE® provides Business Intelligence capabilities, dynamic dashboard and KPIs. Airlines are able to monitor their performance, application of procedures comparing potential and actual savings, and identify new potential savings thanks to the multi-dimensional analysis module.

Mxi Technologies Announces Appointment of Jon Slangerup to Board of Directors


Ottawa, Canada (March 25, 2014) – Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, today announced the appointment of Jon Slangerup to the company’s Board of Directors. A senior-level executive with experience bridging both aviation and technology, Mr. Slangerup joins the board having previously held the position of President of FedEx Canada among other C-level postings within leading technology companies.


Mr. Slangerup is an Executive Advisor to Moelis Capital Partners and for the past 20 years has served as a president, CEO and/or director of both public and private companies. With domain expertise in aviation, logistics and energy, Mr. Slangerup has built global businesses ranging from technology startups to a billion-dollar subsidiary of FedEx Corporation. His career began in military and commercial aviation, leading to a distinguished 20-year career with FedEx. Since FedEx, Mr. Slangerup has served as a CEO, director and/or investor of companies focused on bringing advanced energy and environmental technologies to market.


In addition to his appointment to the Board of Mxi Technologies, Mr. Slangerup serves as Chairman of AgraSystems International and as a Trustee of his alma mater, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he graduated with honors in Aeronautics. Mr. Slangerup also holds an MBA from Kennedy-Western University.

“Jon’s vast industry experience and passion for aviation will undoubtedly serve as a major asset to the Board by offering strategic advice that is both innovative and current across the commercial and military markets,” says Dave Seibel, Chairman and CEO, Mxi Technologies. “We are very pleased that he has accepted this appointment and welcome him to the Board.”

About Mxi Technologies

With solutions designed specifically for aviation maintenance, Mxi Technologies provides integrated and intelligent software, support, and services to commercial airlines, MROs, OEM aftermarket service providers, and defense operators. Mxi Technologies’ Maintenix® software uses a modern architecture and provides advanced capabilities such as a role-based Web browser interface, long range and automated line planning, automated workflow, electronic signatures, support for portable wireless devices, and a comprehensive range of integration APIs. Mxi Technologies’ customers range from emerging, small to midsized organizations to the largest global enterprises.

ADSOFTWARE Vertical solutions attract Aerolys, Air et Compagnie and Air Kbz.


The European IT & Software Excellence Awards 2014 have selected ADSoftware as a finalist in the Vertical Market Solution category. A timely recognition that comes together with ADSoftware signing three very distinct new customers in the aviation industry market.

A large number of solutions nowadays are termed ‘vertical’ because they are designed to support an organisation that operates in a specific market segment. ADSoftware is one of the few IT solution providers in the aviation industry who understand the peculiarities of specific market segments and design solutions that improve the operations of their customers.


Over the last 16 years ADSoftware has delivered industry-specific application to more than 50 companies spread over numerous segments such as commercial aircraft, major /national airlines, commuter/regional airlines, fixed based operators, helicopters operators, maintenance and repair organisations, flying school, and continuing airworthiness management organisations.


The European IT & Software Excellence Awards 2014, which recognise best practices in customer solutions by Systems Integrators, Solution VARs and ISVs across Europe, have selected ADSoftware as being one of the best vertical solutions provider that focuses on delivering services to customers in specific market segments. On 26th March 2014, the winners will be announced in London.

In the last 6 months, three new customers have signed with ADSoftware; all of them in three distinct market segments of the aviation industry; all of them requiring a clear understanding of the special characteristics of the client’s industry and tailored solutions to meet those requirements.

Launched in 2011, Air Kbz is a privately owned domestic Burmese airline based in Yangon who selected AirPack fleet management system and logistics package by ADSoftware. The airline operates four ATR 72-500 and two ATR 72-600 aircrafts serving 15 destinations. AEPS, the exclusive distributor for ADSoftware in Middle East and Asia, will assure software delivery to specification and time scale while meeting agreed customer targets.

Offering its services to aircraft owners and operators during the phases of delivery and return, the company Aerolys has chosen ADSoftware while working on getting its Part M approval. The young French Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations, has been convinced by the flexibility of the solutions which will offer support to its growth. “ADSoftware was chosen for its software ergonomics and its features capability that would allow us to meet the requirements of our customers in terms of monitoring, but also documents management. The professionalism and reliability of ADSoftware’s team also confirmed our choice” says Sébastien Lecointe, Aerolys General Manager.

Air et Compagnie, an aircraft and helicopter flying school founded in France in 2004 is the latest company to have signed with ADSoftware and the first flying school of the portfolio. “The missing link to our aviation activity was the EASA Part F for maintenance and Part G for continuing airworthiness, our workshop started operation in early 2014 with the French Civil Aviation Authorities approval. For the continuing airworthiness management and all operations of the workshop, a market study jointly run with our partner TimeToFly has led us to select several software, convergence towards ADSoftware was obvious, given the quality of the product and the professionalism of the teams. Says Charles Clair, Air et Compagnie’s CEO.

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About ADSoftware

ADSoftware is a sixteen year old IT company based in France, with offices in Thailand, Brazil and South Africa. Specialising in solutions dedicated to the aviation industry, ADSoftware counts 53 clients worldwide as per January 2014. The strength of ADSoftware is the accessibility of its products which are Microsoft Windows® ready, web-enabled, and multilingual. The company provides 24/7 online technical support.

The company has developed AirPack a modular ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) suite that includes six modules organised around a single database. Each module has its own specificities. AirTime is a dedicated tool for Fleet management & CAMO activities, AirStock assist with Inventory control & Logistic, AirDoc is the documentation management module, AirUser handles the security management, AirStat allows reliability and statistic reports and AirWork is a time-tracking software.

ADSoftware has also developed DailyPack a package of two integrated modules, DailyReport and DailyQual, used by military, police and rescue flying operations. It is a solution dedicated to recording and managing all kinds of missions, and to follow-up on skills and qualifications of pilots and aircraft mechanics.

In 2012 ADSoftware was selected as one of 30 French national finalists in the European Business Awards and came second at the CIC International Export competition. ADSoftware considered by the French government as an innovative company.


Visit
www.adsoftware.fr for more information.


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Meridiana Group Enhances Relationship with navAero for iPad EFB System and Providing DOA Engineering Services

SUNDSVALL, SWEDEN, MARCH 24, 2014 — navAero announced today that Meridiana Group has chosen the navAero iPad Air Class 2 EFB system as the platform of choice for their expansive electronic flight bag initiative. The relationship also includes the creation of a strategic partnership with Meridiana Maintenance S.p.A. DOA (EASA.21J.470) who will provide engineering services for the installation of the EFB systems on the Meridiana fleet as well as for other airline fleets.

Meridiana Group will deploy the navAero iPad Air EFB system fleet-wide which will include the Airbus A320, Boeing B737, B767 and MD-82 aircrafts. First installations are planned for mid-2014.

The highly adaptable navAero iPad “Smart” Mount system with the built-in power/data interface module will be deployed with connectivity to aircraft power for device charging. Optional deployment of the navAero Universal Aircraft Interface Device for certified connectivity to ARINC 429 & 717 data and aircraft discrete will be included in the certifications. The integrated system will allow Meridiana Group to realize maximum functionality of the iPad Air tablet as a mounted Class 2 EFB platform for use in all phases of flight.

Ivano Pippobello (Meridiana fly COO & Meridiana Maintenance CEO), stated: “The flexibility of the navAero iPad EFB solution was the key for us in being able to achieve an affordable, scalable EFB program. That, coupled with our strategic teaming to provide DOA services and Part 145 parts manufacturing for the creation of installation kits, brings synergy to both our organizations in being able to provide great things to our industry and expand EFB technology in Part 121 aircrafts.”

Simone Giordano, President, navAero Group commented: “navAero is tremendously pleased to expand our original relationship with Meridiana and to have them become an important part of our ever-growing family of airlines who have embraced our Class 2 EFB technology solutions. And the ability of Meridiana Maintenance S.p.A. to provide their expertise as a DOA and Part 145 services will be a significant benefit to navAero and all our customers.”

About navAero:

navAero, Inc. is the world leader in developing and commercializing cost effective electronic flight bag products and deployment solutions. Currently navAero offers the following Class 2 EFB FAA and EASA approved deployment solutions: A300/310, A318/319/320/321, A330, A340, MD10/11, MD82/83/87, B727-200, B737-300/400/500/600/700/800/900, B747-100/200/300/400, B757-200/300, B767-200/300/400, BAe 146 RJ, ERJ-135, ERJ-145, E-170/190 and DHC-8-400 series aircrafts. For further information, visit the navAero website at www.navAero.com.

About Meridiana Group:

Meridiana Group offers a wide range of flights and leisure type destinations: with regard to the national and international short and medium haul scheduled flights, from the main Italian airports, it is possible to reach Sardinia (Olbia, Alghero and Cagliari), Sicily and Naples as well as major holiday destinations in the Mediterranean or in Egypt such as the Canary Islands, Greece and the Red Sea while the principal long range destinations, mainly serviced from Milan Malpensa and/or Rome Fiumicino, are the Maldives, Mauritius, Kenya, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Cuba, Santo Domingo and Brazil. For more information, please visit www.meridiana.it.

AviIT Ltd Awarded Contract to Support Monarch Aircraft Engineering’s Technical Library


AviIT is delighted to announce that Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited has completed swift and smooth transition to an eMan managed service for the delivery of technical publications and manuals to engineering teams across its sites.

eMan is an AviIT product created to ease the library management challenges associated with the efficient control and distribution of publications and applications required for aircraft service and maintenance activities.


Keith Earnden, Engineering Director of Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) welcomes the move. “eMan has been successfully supporting MAEL for a number of years so it was a very simple decision when it came to looking at our future systems for library management. However, we were aware that AviIT now offers the solution on the basis of a managed service which has the attraction of placing the Service responsibility with the vendor.” The growth of MAEL’s own business had a role to play as Keith explains. “The eMan managed service proposition is even stronger in a multi-site environment so it made sense to implement a new architecture as we expanded into our new 110,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art maintenance facility at Birmingham Airport in the UK.”

David Brown, Chief Executive Officer of AviIT is delighted with this development. “It’s fantastic that we have been able to deepen our relationship with Monarch in his way. Monarch has always been very supportive of our eMan developments, which are designed to make the solution fit the current and future maintenance and repair demands. Our managed service proposition is not entirely new as it’s already been proven on an industrial scale supporting a number of airlines and MROs in Europe and North America on a managed service basis.”

About Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited:

Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd (MAEL) is a division of The Monarch Group, a leading UK-based travel Group which also comprises Monarch Airlines and the tour operating and holiday companies Cosmos Holidays, Avro and somewhere2stay. The Group has a turnover of approximately £1 billion, offers airline capacity of over 8 million sector seats, has tour operating passenger volumes of some 915,000 customers, and employs 3,000 staff. To find out more about The Monarch Group, please visit
www.monarchholdingslimited.com.

MAEL is an award-winning UK-based MRO focusing on cost-efficient service delivery to both Monarch Airlines and blue-chip third-party customers. MAEL has recently been listed in the top 10 MROs for Europe, Middle East and North Africa and in May 2012 was elected MRO of choice among its peer group and suppliers. In January 2013, MAEL was named MRO of the Year, a highly prestigious aviation industry accolade voted upon by aviation industry customers.

MAEL operates globally, supporting clients located in east and west Europe, Middle East, Australia and North America. MAEL has superior knowledge in maintaining legacy fleets and is also a leading MRO for new technology aircraft, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, for which it is one of a small group of worldwide Boeing-approved GoldCare providers.


In November 2013, MAEL announced the opening of a new 110,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art maintenance facility at Birmingham Airport, complementing its existing facilities at London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester Airports. The new facility enables MAEL to service a greater share of the growing UK market for aircraft maintenance services (including international long-haul carriers) and to help achieve its target of approximately 50 per cent of revenues being derived from third-party customers.

DAC INTERNATIONAL SECURES ANOTHER PARTS MANUFACTURER APPROVAL


AUSTIN, Texas, March 19, 2014 – DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration has provided Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for the company’s Electronic Flight Bag system including the RPU, Display and Tray assemblies. 

The PMA was issued as a result of the Supplemental Type Certificate obtained earlier in the year for DAC’s Gen-X EFB e-Enabling program that is installed in the cockpit and cabin to support a wide range of applications including system interfaces to the aircraft navigation systems, EFB functionality for charts and aircraft documentation, communication system interfaces for text messaging, maintenance support, e-Commerce applications as well as cabin applications for customer support.

The PMA approval was accomplished by DAC International’s Engineering and Certification Division (ECD) and supports the Boeing 777-200/300/300ER series aircraft.

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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 the GDC-64 Tablet Aircraft Interface Unit for iPads, plus they can 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 at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho; Summit Aviation, Inc., located at 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 Titusville, Fla.; Aero Precision located in Livermore, Calif. and NASAM, Inc., located in South San Francisco, Calif. Additionally, Greenwich AeroGroup owns an interest in Helivia Aero Taxi located in Rio de Janerio. News and information are available at www.greenwichaerogroup.com

Waypoint Leasing choose AerData’s CMS and STREAM software packages


Amsterdam, The Netherlands; 18th March 2014 – AerData, the provider of software and services for the aviation industry announces that Waypoint Leasing, a leading global helicopter leasing company, has chosen AerData to support its leasing and records management as it grows its customer base, takes delivery of new aircraft and expands its business.


CMS (Corporate Management System) is the leading lease and asset management solution used by the majority of the world’s aircraft, helicopter and engine leasing organizations. 

STREAM (Secure Technical Records for Electronic Asset Management) is the industry’s foremost web-based solution used by some of the world’s largest airlines, lessors and MROs to manage technical records.

Commenting on the announcement, Mark Nieuwendijk, Managing Director of AerData, said, “
Waypoint is our ideal partner – it is a pioneer in the helicopter leasing industry, dedicated to forming long-term partnerships with operators and sees the value of our services. We are delighted they have chosen two of our core systems, CMS and STREAM, to support their ongoing operations and growth of their business.”

David Gorsky, Vice President Operations and Technical, Waypoint Leasing, said, “
As a large helicopter leasing company with customers and aircraft all around the world, we regularly invest in infrastructure systems that support our activities and the continuing growth of our business.  The powerful combination of both of AerData’s solutions, already proven with major lessors and airlines, met our rigorous requirements. We look forward to building our relationship with AerData and leveraging their expertise for the benefit of our customers.”


About AerData

AerData provides lease management software, engine fleet planning software, records scanning software, fleet and valuations data and technical and backoffice services for aircraft and engine operators, lessors and MROs. With a strong customer focus AerData delivers a reliable and secure service to its clients using latest technologies and state of the art infrastructure.


About Waypoint Leasing

Waypoint Leasing is a global helicopter leasing company that provides operating lease and financing solutions to helicopter operators worldwide. Headquartered in Limerick, Ireland, and with operations in Darien, CT, Waypoint Leasing differentiates itself with a senior management team that has direct helicopter operating and leasing experience in key helicopter markets around the world, having leased helicopters across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and North and South America. Waypoint Leasing serves a wide range of sectors including oil and gas, emergency medical service, search and rescue, firefighting and governmental support.  

Further information is available at: 

www.waypointleasing.com


For further information:

Sharon Heaton, Marketing Executive, AerData

Phone:  +44 1293 817 685

Email:  sharon.heaton@aerdata.com  

 

Andrew Cole / Jared Levy, Sard Verbinnen & Co

Phone: (212) 687-8080

Email: waypoint-svc@sardverb.com

DAC INTERNATIONAL SECURES SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE FOR AN ADS-B OUT SOLUTION FOR THE SIKORSKY 76 PLATFORM

AUSTIN, Texas, March 17, 2014 – DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved its supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Trig Avionics TT22 transponder with the FreeFlight Systems 1201 WAAS/GPS sensor. This STC ensures ADS-B Out compliance for use with the Sikorsky S-76 A/B/C models.

The TSO-certified 1201 GPS/WAAS Sensor provides position, velocity, and time (PVT) data to integrated navigation systems. Small, lightweight, attractively priced and easily installed, the 1201 supports oceanic and domestic, enroute, terminal, non-precision approach and departure operations and meets ADS-B accuracy requirements worldwide.

“This is a cost-effective and mandate-ready solution for S-76 operators,” said General Manager of DAC International Cisco Hernandez. “We worked with our integration and certification partner, Peregrine, to bring this NextGen STC to the rotorcraft market and Peregrine’s ADS-B certification experience was apparent throughout the project.”

Trig’s TT22 transponder replaces the non ADS-B transponder and is the smallest and lightest (0.8 lbs) transponder, allowing the unit to fit into the tightest of panel spaces. It is an approved Class 1 transponder which meets the ADS-B functions of DO-260B Class B1S as well as FAA TSO C112c and C166b. The Trig TT22 also meets all equal ETSO requirements in Europe. 

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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 the GDC-64 Tablet Aircraft Interface Unit for iPads, plus they can 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 at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho; Summit Aviation, Inc., located at 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 Titusville, Fla.; Aero Precision Industries, located in Livermore, Calif., and  NASAM, Inc., located in San Francisco, Calif.  Additionally, Greenwich AeroGroup owns an interest in Helivia Aero Taxi located in Rio de Janerio. News and information are available at www.greenwichaerogroup.com.

navAero receives EASA STC for Class 2 Tablet EFB System on Q400

SUNDSVALL, SWEDEN, MARCH 17, 2014 — navAero announces the receipt of an EASA STC (10048381) on the Bombardier DHC-8-400 Series for the installation of Class 2 Tablet Electronic Flight Bag provisions for the navAero Tablet EFB System that includes the navAero Universal Aircraft Interface Device (UAID). Provisions include pilot/first officer cockpit mounts that feature electrical connectivity for device charging and the option for data connectivity. The STC was granted as a validation of FAA Supplemental Type Certification (FAA STC ST03170NY) which has also received validation by Transport Canada (SA13-69).

The navAero Tablet EFB System consists of a modular, proprietary “Smart” Mount tablet holder that securely contains that tablet device and meets all appropriate DO-160 requirements. The holder is integrally equipped with the navAero Power/Data Interface (PDi) module that converts 28VDC from the aircraft power to power that is appropriate for charging the tablet device. The PDi module also feeds aircraft data (ARINC 429, 717, Discretes) from the navAero Universal Aircraft Interface Device (UAID) to the tablet for use in various software applications. The UAID also provide the capability for enabling Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity along with built-in QAR functionality. The EASA STC allows for installation of the mount and provisions for either just power or for both power and data which includes the navAero UAID.

The STC was executed by navAero in cooperation with Delta Engineering who handled the validation process. The navAero EFB system uses an architecture that consists of dual cross-connected tablet devices with Ethernet connectivity to the navAero UAID. It allows for multiple variations of tablets to be hosted to achieve maximum flexibility and upgradeability.

Simone Giordano, navAero Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, stated: “This achievement clearly shows the detail and depth of our certification capabilities and engineering documentation that has enabled us to gain rapid validation by EASA of the FAA STC. It also confirms that our Class 2 Tablet EFB Systems meet all the regulatory requirements to be a highly integrated part of a modern airline that provides end-to-end connectivity from aircraft to operations.”

About navAero

navAero, Inc. is the world leader in developing and commercializing cost effective electronic flight bag products. Currently navAero offers FAA & EASA STC installations on the following aircraft series: Airbus A300/310, A318/319/320/321, A330, A340, B727, B737, B747, B757, B767, MD82/83/87, ERJ-135, E-170, BAe-146 / Avro-RJ70/85/100, CL601/604, DHC-8-402. For further information, visit the navAero website at www.navAero.com.

About Delta Engineering

Delta Engineering has provided the aviation industry with certification, engineering and manufacturing services for nearly 15 years. Delta Engineering holds a FAA Repair Stations (Part 145), Organization Delegation Authorization (ODA), Production Certification (PC), Part Manufacturing Authorization (PMA) and Minor Change Approval authorization. Their ODA include ODA-STC, ODA-PC and ODA-PMA with inspection and engineering unit member. For further information, visit the Delta Engineering website at www.delta-engineering.com.

SITA WELCOMES TWO NEW AIRLINE MEMBERS FROM INDIA

Low cost carriers, GoAir and IndiGo, today became the latest Indian companies to join SITA, the community-owned air transport communications and IT specialist. The two organizations join 450 leading airlines, airports, governments, air freight carriers and other stakeholders who are all connected over a single communications network covering 17,500 industry sites around the world.

Maneesh Jaikrishna, Vice President, SITA India and Subcontinent, said: “We are delighted that two more influential players, Indigo and GoAir, have joined the illustrious league of SITA members in India including Air India, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Mumbai, Bangalore and Cochin International Airports.

“For 65 years, the biggest players in global aviation have used their ownership of SITA to ensure that our industry’s critical communications and information technology needs are addressed and made available to all, on a shared services or common-use basis. The rapid growth of air travel over that time and the role that technology now plays to help the industry operate smoothly is testimony to the success of SITA’s community-based model.”

The fast-growing Indian aviation sector, which is expected to triple to 450 million passengers by 2020, increasingly benefits from SITA’s community investment in technology, which reduces the total cost of ownership. For example, Indian airports and airlines are using SITA’s state-of-the-art technologies to optimize infrastructure and available resources, bolster security and improve operational efficiency and profitability. This helps enhance the passenger experience, without the airlines and airports having to invest time, money and resources into developing their own systems.

Giorgio De Roni, CEO of GoAir, said: “We joined SITA because they work closely with their members to research and develop technology solutions for common business issues we all face.”

Aditya Ghosh, President of IndiGo, said: “Becoming a SITA member gives us the ability to influence the strategic direction of technology in air transport, while remaining focused on our core business. We incorporate the best hardware, software, interface design and personnel from around the world, so we can offer passengers a uniquely smooth, seamless, precise and gimmick-free customer experience at fares that are always affordable. IndiGo has partnered with SITA for Network Communications and Aircraft Communications.”

GoAir, a low-cost carrier, launched its operations in November 2005 with the objective of commoditizing air travel and offering seats at a marginal premium to train fares across India. The airline currently operates across 21 destinations over 100 daily flights.

Founded in 2006, IndiGo is one of the fastest growing low cost carriers in the world, and is the largest airline in India on the basis of market share. With its fleet of 77 new Airbus A320 aircraft, the airline offers 473 daily flights connecting to 36 destinations.