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ADSoftware Increases Footprint in African Aviation Market

With the signature of South African Airbus operator Global Airways, ADSoftware announces that AirPack solution is now one of the leading MRO software solutions on the African market.

ADSoftware’s presence in the African aviation industry started in 2003 when the French aviation software developer and publisher was selected to provide its flagship AirPack maintenance software by Air Austral in  Reunion Island. Seeing the growing potential of the African aviation, in 2009 the company decided to open a new office in South Africa through its local partner, Hi-Fly Marketing. To date ADSoftware has increased its footprint on the African continent by signing 16 operators, spanning right across the continent from countries like Algeria, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Botswana, Mauritania, Sudan, Mali, Gabon, Nigeria, South Africa, Reunion Island and Burkina Faso to name a few.

The AirPack solution developed by ADSoftware was one of the first maintenance application on the market to offer an innovative MRO ERP solution suitable for small and medium aviation operators. Ever since, AirPack has proved that powerful solutions don’t have to be complicated and expensive. The accessibility of the system together with the technical support in the implementation and integration phase have been keys to its success in Africa. The flexibility and pricing structure of the package allows fleets that are as small as 2 aircraft to as large as 30 aircraft to benefit from the system.

By delivering superior business solutions through enhanced and automated functions within the AirPack MRO solution, ADSoftware has attracted offshore helicopters operators, national airlines and leasing companies into supporting their expansion and fleet modernisation.

In December 2008, Air Botswana signed a deal with ATR for two 68-seat advanced turbo propeller aircraft ATR 72–500 worth US$37 million. The aircraft were delivered in March 2009 and integrated into AirPack in 2011 when the national airline decided to proactively implement a framework of internal controls over its maintenance department as part of its continuing efforts to adopt global best practices.

In 2013, the newly launched national carrier Air Côte d’Ivoire selected ADSoftware’s fleet management system and logistics solutions to support its modern fleet of Airbus A319, thus becoming the first Airbus operator in Africa to select AirPack. “We are aiming to support African airlines in their transition towards operating new generation aircraft. If we include MRO/CAMO fleets, we now handle more than a hundred A320s” confirms Fred Ulrich, ADSoftware’s CEO. Based on its solid experience with this aircraft type, Global Airways a South African lessor that has recently started operating 4 Airbus A320s, decided to sign with ADSoftware.

ADSoftware has equally made breakthroughs in the general aviation industry on the continent. In 2011 Héli-Union selected ADSoftware solution to fulfil the requirements of its worldwide MRO activity. Héli-Union is a key international player in the offshore helicopter transport business with a fleet of 30 helicopters spread over Africa. The African fleet includes a mix of Eurocopter AS365, Sikorsky S-76 and Eurocopter EC225. Early 2014, Moroccan and French helicopter operator, Heliconia decided to implement AirPack to benefit from ADSoftware’s latest Business Intelligence and Data Exchange Technology incorporating Predictive Maintenance applications and Cloud-based hosting. Aero Corporate, a small private and business charter operator based in Ivory Coast has also decided to move its fleet onto the system.

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RocketRoute Introduces Real-Time Flight Tracking Service

Guildford, UK, 22nd August 2014 – RocketRoute introduces Real-Time Flight Tracking for flights in Europe. This new service is available immediately for all paid-members. A free 14 day trial is available for operators and pilots interested in trialing the service.

Real-time flight tracking has become essential for jet operators to follow their charter flights, for airlines to monitor flight schedules and for pilot-owners to keep family and friends informed. With this new service, RocketRoute now brings to members an integrated solution at a highly competitive price – covering flight planning, briefing, filing, dispatch and now tracking.  

To deliver this service, RocketRoute interfaces with Eurocontrol and stores ATC aircraft position data. This is then presented as a convenient overlay on top of the planned route showing Scheduled versus Actual Flight paths, times and distances.

Post-flight, an operator or pilot can review their flight track and can quickly identify routing differences that can then be factored into future flights and fueling requirements. RocketRoute also now provides a record of Flight Time and Off-Block Time in one integrated system – ideal for any operator to track and help manage their fleet.  

RocketRoute’s future plans are to add flight tracking for more regions of the world and to integrate with leading satellite tracking providers broadening the service to meet worldwide customer needs.

An example flight track by one of RocketRoute’s members is available for review at the following link:

http://goo.gl/5GeDXa

RocketRoute has built the Flight Tracking Service using its deep knowledge of the aviation industry and of Eurocontrol system and services.

Visit: http://www.rocketroute.co

About Rocketroute

Founded in 2010, RocketRoute is a worldwide flight planning and navigation service for pilots. RocketRoute has processed over 1 million flights and has over 60,000 registered users worldwide. One system that integrates flight planning, briefing, filing, dispatch and now tracking. Originally conceived for private pilots, RocketRoute today is used by jet operators and airlines around the world. RocketRoute works on the web, mobile and tablets and is backed-up with a full-time operational support team able to manage flight plans by telephone. Ease of use, superb value for money and innovation has remained at the heart of the company’s values.  

PR contact: Kurt Lyall kurt@rocketroute.com +44 1273 782130

+1 3214737423 | +44 1273 782130 | +49 4161 2063 86 | +33 970 448 557

RocketRoute, (07152266) The Technology Centre, Surrey Research Park, 40 Occam Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YG. UK.

SITA’s FMS Wind Uplink enables more effective fuel use

One of the world’s largest airlines, Air China, is set to save around US$8 million a year in fuel costs, thanks to payload and live weather update technology from air transport IT specialist, SITA. Following extensive trials on its international routes, Air China has deployed SITA’s FMS Wind Uplink service on all international and domestic routes to constantly update key weather information for Flight Management System (FMS) calculations while en route. This enables the crew to adjust its flight path in-flight according to changing wind and weather conditions, so the aircraft uses fuel as cost effectively as possible.

Lu Yun-Guo, Senior Manager of Operation Technology, Air China, said: “We started trialing SITA’s Wind Uplink service in early 2013 and have already significantly lowered our fuel bills. In just six months, we saved close to US$2 million, and that was with implementation across only part of our fleet. We anticipate that our annual savings across our entire fleet will be in the region of US$8 million. Crew feedback has been excellent as well. I’m proud to say that Air China is the first airline to use this technology in China as part of our continuous innovation efforts.” 

With SITA’s Wind Uplink service, the aircraft’s FMS can constantly analyze weather conditions on the route ahead to determine optimum altitude, fuel burn and arrival-time predictions. This helps reduce fuel consumption. 

May Zhou, Vice President and General Manager, SITA China, said: “Our work with Air China provides a perfect example of how SITA is constantly innovating to help the air transport industry operate more efficiently and effectively. SITA’s Wind Uplink service will not only reduce Air China’s fuel costs, it will also enhance the safety of the flights by giving early visibility of the potential need to use contingency fuel, or, in the event of a worsening forecast, the need to divert. ”

SITA’s AIRCOM ACARS Services provide the backbone for the automatic Wind Uplink service. SITA has also installed hardware in Air China’s offices to ensure the data provided to the crew is totally under the airline’s supervision. 

Air China has around 300 aircraft flying on more than 185 routes around China, Asia and the world. In 2013, it carried 48.7 million passengers, putting it in the top ten global airlines. For the past eight years, Air China has been named the number one Chinese airline in a variety of awards programs, including first in domestic aviation service in the 2013 China’s Most Valuable Brands awards. Air China was also honored at the 2013 China International Forum on Green Development for its outstanding performance in energy saving and emission reduction and its advocacy of green operations.

Air Astana has selected air transport communications and IT specialist, SITA, to provide messaging for operations, communications with partners and advanced datalink for air traffic control. The deal comes as Kazakhstan’s flag carrier prepares for future growth, following a 13.5 percent traffic increase in 2013. 

In recent years, Air Astana has expanded rapidly across the CIS and Central Asian regions, becoming the travel provider of choice for many passengers flying to and from the region. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Kazakhstan’s international passenger traffic is growing at 9% annually, making it the second fastest-growing market in the world.^[1]

Chamindra Lenawa, Vice President IT & eBusiness, Air Astana, said: “As Air Astana continues its growth, it is important that we have the right infrastructure in place. We use SITA because it offers excellent service quality and global coverage. Most importantly, because SITA is owned and operated by the air transport industry, the SITA team understands and responds to our needs very well.”

Dmitry Krasnov, SITA Vice President of Russia and CIS, said: “We are delighted to help support Air Astana’s expansion in this rapidly growing region. In addition, we are committed to ensuring that both Air Astana and the region have the IT and communications services they need, including developing our VHF and satellite communications network for cockpit datalink applications.”

SITA Type B Messaging underpins every operational aspect of air transport, from commercial and flight operations to ground support, baggage and cargo handling, passenger services, booking availability and aircraft maintenance. SITA operates the largest messaging network, directly connecting to over 2,400 members of the air transport community, switching over 100 million messages every day.

SITA’s AIRCOM Cockpit Datalink applications provide enhanced visibility and management of aircraft communications links and ACARS message content. They also provide operational information during flights, increasing the total benefit of ACARS investment. For example, in addition to the air traffic management datalink, Air Astana is using SITA’s Flight Management System Wind Uplink. This provides key data to the aircraft flight management system for in-flight re-analysis of weather conditions on the route ahead and can deliver savings in the region of 100Kg of fuel per flight in normal conditions. SITA will also provide the relevant back-office network optimization services for both solutions.

SITA is constantly developing its VHF coverage to support the AIRCOM Cockpit Datalink applications. It already has VHF Ground Stations at both Almaty and Astana airports, and will soon have them at Aktau and Atyrau airports, providing the most comprehensive network in the Kazakhstan.

Shannon, Ireland. August 2014// Volartec have the pleasure to announce Island Transvoyager, Inc. (ITI Air) to be the launch customer in South East Asia. With the latest ATR 42-500 addition to the fleet, ITI sought a suitable Maintenance Management System to manage its expanding fleet. The first ATR 42 will be added to Alkym Management and Control System for Aircraft Maintenance as part of the implementation project which is currently under way. 

John Barry, SVP Business Development with Volartec greeted the latest customer “With Aerosapience, our sales partner in this region, we took part in an extensive RFP process which allowed ITI examine which system would give them best value for their budget. ITI set out to get the maximum functionality within a budget. Alkym offered exactly this option proving once again start-up and expanding airlines are our key market.”

With the project team onsite at ITI this month they will have the first aircraft loaded and Alkym in a Live operating environment by the end of August. These swift implementation times are unmatched.

Jesse E. Santos, Engineering Manager at ITI Air added “The addition of the ATR aircraft to our fleet and our further expansion plans meant we wanted to get it right from the outset regarding the protection of our assets. Alkym and the team at Volartec proved they understood what was important to us. In the end we had no hesitation selecting one of the best software’s in the market.”

ABOUT ITI Air

ISLAND TRANSVOYAGER, INC. (ITI) is the only airline that offers direct flight from Manila to El Nido, Palawan and vice-versa. ITI ferries El Nido Resorts passengers and town folks of the beautiful town of El Nido three (3) flights per day. It also accepts special chartered in any parts of the country. ITI has been operating for more than a decade and currently improved its operation by purchasing a very reliable aircraft, ATR 42-500.  ITI also operates the private airport in LIO town of El Nido, Palawan. The airport had just undergone its rehabilitation making it possible to accept fixed and rotary aircraft that can land and take-off in a 1,120 meters runway.

ABOUT VOLARTEC

Volartec is one of the fastest growing IT companies in the aviation industry. Specialized in the development and implementation of world class software systems, Volartec provides the most profitable products and services of the market. With more than 10 years of experience in the aviation industry and constituted by a highly qualified IT and aviation experts team, Volartec assures a successful combination of professionalism and experience.

 Ramco Aviation wins order from Falcon Aviation Services

Continues its successful journey in the Middle East

Dubai, UAE / Chennai, INDIA – August 5, 2014 – Close on the heels of signing a leading MRO in US as its customer, Ramco Systems, the global Aviation software provider on Cloud, Mobile and Tablets, today announced Middle East based Falcon Aviation Services as its 65th Aviation customer.

Based at Al Bateen Executive Airport, Falcon Aviation Services operates a fleet of corporate jets conducting VIP charter flights, as well as a fleet of helicopters serving the offshore oil and gas industry. The company also conducts search and rescue, aircraft management, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), as well as consulting operations.

As per the agreement, Ramco will be providing its complete Engineering, Materials Management, Maintenance, Quality, Flight Operations, and MRO modules along with ERP Financials, HR and Payroll.

On signing the agreement, Capt. Mahmoud Ismael, COO, Falcon Aviation Services, said, “Falcon has been redefining the quality of flying and in order to take this experience one notch up, we decided to embrace future ready technology from Ramco. From using multiple disparate systems, we will be moving to a single integrated offering from Ramco. Ramco’s feature-rich offering with OFMS, Mobility, Flight Contracting and WorkSpaces, ensured we sealed the deal in favor of them. With Ramco Aviation Suite, we are confident of improving our operational efficiency and enhancing the overall performance of our fleet.”

(L to R) Captain Mahmoud Ismael, Chief Operating Officer, Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) and Mr. Virender Aggarwal, Chief Executive Officer, Ramco Systems, signing the agreement 

Commenting on the latest win, Mr. Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems, said, “Falcon is one of the most successful corporate jet and helicopter service providers in the UAE and GCC region. We are happy to partner with them in their next phase of growth. Middle East is like our home ground as we today count some of the largest names in the region as our customers. In the year ahead, we look forward to continue this success and add marquee names such as Falcon to our customer footprint.”

Built for the Aviation sector, the Ramco Aviation Suite caters to airlines, rotor wing operators, CAMOs, air cargo and third party MROs. Ramco ended the fiscal 2013-14 year with 14 new aviation customers; including leading players like Malaysia Airlines, DanCopter, Eagle Air, Ellinair, Astra Airlines and Modern Logistics.

Middle East and Africa is the third largest market for Ramco after India and US contributing 23% to the overall revenue (FY 2013-14). Ramco in Middle East counts leading names such as Emirates, Schlumberger, GPCC, Group4Securitas, RedTag, Khimji Ramdas, Rakbank among others as clients.

Eagle Support Corporation Miami Selects ALKYM®

Shannon, Ireland. August 2014// Eagle Support Corporation recently embarked on a project to assist Albatros Airlines expand its fleet and the subsequent supporting technology. They concluded that Alkym Management & Control System for aircraft Maintenance was the preferred choice to ensure best practice in technical operations for the expanding fleet. 

John Barry, SVP Business Development with Volartec welcomed the news commenting “We have been around for over a decade as a lead player in the South American and Caribbean aviation market with expansion evident into the EMEA region. Recently the US has also shown signs of customers seeking leading edge technology at affordable pricing. This is the first step into that market for Volartec.”

Eagle Support has selected to go the license model selecting Technical and Logistical modules to ensure the airline get maximum benefit from the beginning.

Mr. Hector Schneider President at Eagle Support went on to explain “One of the key aspects for selecting Alkym was the on-site project assistance that Volartec provide. It compliments what we are doing in the fleet expansion. The solution is of the highest quality, cost-effective, state-of-the-art, innovative and is flexible. It will meet both the business and technology requirements of the airline.”

The planned project will go ahead over the Autumn and see a Volartec team on site for 5 weeks to ensure a smooth GO LIVE transition is completed. The comprehensive training will take place during the phase of the project.

ABOUT EAGLE SUPOORT CORPORATION

Eagle Support Corporation was established in 2003 in Miami. The company provides comprehensive aviation solutions to clients around the world. The company counts with a team with extensive industry knowledge, logistical expertise and customer service that can deliver solutions for complex aviation support requirements. The mission of Eagle Support Corporation is to provide aviation support services to help clients accomplish their mission in a more effective way.

ABOUT VOLARTEC

Volartec is one of the fastest growing IT companies in the aviation industry. Specialized in the development and implementation of world class software systems, Volartec provides the most profitable products and services of the market. With more than 10 years of experience in the aviation industry and constituted by a highly qualified IT and aviation experts team, Volartec assures a successful combination of professionalism and experience.

Contact us:
www.volartec.aero
info@volartec.aero