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Jeppesen Teams With Bytron For Optimized Crew Briefing And Flight Operations

Jeppesen to offer Bytron skybook as its primary crew briefing solution for operators

ENGLEWOOD, COLO., March 31, 2017 – Jeppesen, a Boeing Company, has teamed with Bytron, a leading aviation systems service company, to now offer Jeppesen flight planning data through the Bytron skybook software system. skybook provides a complete crew briefing and flight monitoring solution to maximize operational efficiency for airlines, business aviation and military aviation operators.

“Teaming with Bytron to provide skybook as a key offering in our portfolio enhances the benefits delivered to our customers by better connecting dispatchers with crew,” said Mathew Buettner, director, Jeppesen Flight Planning & Dispatch. “skybook represents a truly integrated approach that brings together market-leading functionality from both companies for the efficient management of flight data, crew briefing and monitoring operations.” 

Access to skybook is available through any internet-enabled device, allowing for simple interaction with key flight dispatch and briefing data wherever and whenever is convenient for operators. Jeppesen flight planning customers are encouraged to inquire with Jeppesen about opportunities to upgrade to skybook’s standard Crew Briefing Ground Portal. Additional skybook options for operators include Airfield Watch, Planning Portal, Pack Templates, Operational Notices, a mobile app and Integrated Journey Logs modules, which enhance the base skybook features.

“We are pleased to team with Jeppesen to expand the market reach of skybook, while enhancing the value of crew briefing and monitoring solutions delivered to Jeppesen’s global customer base,” said Shane Spencer, managing director, Bytron. “Operators can rest assured that Bytron and Jeppesen customer support and training teams will work closely together to deliver a seamless, integrated user experience.” 

The use of skybook simplifies the volumes of pre-flight information available to flight crews, which is synthesized into a targeted, narrowly-focused route briefing that is easily identified and relevant to the need at-hand. skybook also eliminates commonly-used, paper-based flight briefing materials, to further enhance operational efficiency.

For more information on Bytron skybook and Jeppesen, please visit

ww1.jeppesen.com/aviation/products/bytron-skybook/bytron-skybook.jsp. For further detail on

the industry-leading navigation, operations, training and optimization solutions provided by

Jeppesen, please visit www.jeppesen.com.

Lufthansa Technik launches project for the digitalization of aircraft cabins

“Cabin 4.0” relies on state-of-the-art sensor technology

Lufthansa Technik AG’s “Cabin 4.0” project relies on the use of intelligent automation to simplify procedures in the aircraft cabin for both passengers and flight crews and to offer increased comfort. For this purpose, tasks that have been performed manually so far will be taken over by state-of-the-art sensors, thus giving flight attendants more time for personal service. With financial support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), development work inside a real cabin is now set to begin at the ZAL TechCenter in Hamburg-Finkenwerder under the direction of Sven Taubert, Corporate Innovation Manager at Lufthansa Technik.

While digitalization is reaching more and more areas of our lives, its impact on the procedures inside an aircraft cabin has been minimal so far. In almost all passenger cars, for example, a sensor verifies that the trunk is closed properly, but the baggage compartments in an aircraft still have to be checked by the crew.

“We don’t just want to replace the traditional reading lamp with LED lighting that can be turned on and off with a smartphone. We want the reading lamp to recognize independently when the passenger opens a magazine. If the passenger then decides to watch a film instead, the same lamp could provide that information via optical transmission,” says Sven Taubert to explain the concept. “This increases passenger comfort and, at the same time, relieves the on-board WLAN networks.”

In terms of other application examples, the project team is in close contact with the different users in the cabin – from cleaning staff and caterers to flight attendants, technicians and passengers. “To get a better understanding of their needs, we slip into each of these roles ourselves for a while. Currently, we hardly have any data available from inside the cabin. That is why our first step is to take a close look at which cabin-related information is useful enough that it makes sense to collect it automatically. This allows us to gain insights that will lead to the concrete development of new systems and services.”

Aerospace engineer Sven Taubert will be at the Lufthansa Technik stand (Hall 6, Booth 6B80) at the Aircraft Interiors Expo from 4 to 6 April.

Groupe ADP Wants To Be The Most Innovative Airport In The World Thanks To Partnerships With French Startups Such As Safety Line

Paris, 29th March 2017 – The French group Paris Aéroports (ADP) which manages the three hub airports in the Ile-de-France region (Roissy, Orly and Le Bourget), recently founded a new structure dedicated to innovation called the “Innovation hub”. At the inauguration ceremony, Augustin de Romanet, ADP’s CEO, invited three start-ups whose projects have been deployed through the “Innovation hub” to present their solutions and share their experience regarding the partnership with ADP. Pierre Jouniaux, Safety Line’s Founder and CEO, introduced AirsideWatch, which enables to improve airport operations through the use of Big Data.

Augustin de Romanet (CEO ADP)

Eagle Cap Software Announces the Release of Aviation Charting Service

Sherwood, OR—February 7, 2017— Aviation Charting Service (ACS) by Eagle Cap Software includes the tools and software necessary for application developers to add an aeronautical chart display—based on ARINC 424 data—to their application. Previously this required writing custom code in addition to the monthly chore of processing the data.

According to Dane Winchester, Co-Founder of Eagle Cap Software, “Aviation Charting Service renders ARINC 424 data as vector elements from an SQLite database, minimizing the footprint of the data and increasing load times.”

Aviation Charting Service also supports raster tiles for the display of cultural, terrain, weather, or other data. The service consists of two components: 1) a library to display the data, and 2) an ARINC 424 data converter. Eagle Cap Software will also offer an ARINC 424 data subscription to application developers, eliminating the need to contract yet another service.

Aviation Charting Service currently supports the following ARINC 424 data types: Airports, VORs, NDBs, Waypoints, Airways (High), Airways (Low), Restricted Airspace, and FIRs.

“This service provides a quick and easy method for application developers to add the visualization of aviation data to their application’s map display,” said Winchester.

Aviation Charting Service is available for integration into iOS and web applications. Application developers can contact Eagle Cap Software for technical details and to schedule demo.

Announcing Global Coverage Using Gigsky On Ipad With Apple Sim
Over 180 countries now covered by GigSky data with great new pricing

Stay Connected Globally Using GigSky Data On iPad With Apple Sim – Expanded Coverage With Great New Pricing

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — GigSky today confirmed it will offer mobile data plans for iPad users with Apple SIM in over 180 countries and territories, up from 140 countries announced last July. GigSky covers more countries than any other mobile operator on Apple SIM, with convenient access via a single account.

GigSky is also offering even more data to its customers.

• 30-day plans in Canada and Mexico now include 5GB for $50, previously 1GB for the same price.
• Plans in the U.S. and Puerto Rico include 5GB for $50, up from 3GB for the same price.
• Most $50 GigSky plans in Europe offer 3GB of data.
• Customers will receive a minimum of 1GB in all other destinations, with many plans offering 2GB or more. GigSky also offers flexible shorter-term plans at lower prices to accommodate the needs of every traveler.

iPad travelers with Apple SIM can select a GigSky data plan right on their device, giving customers the convenience of getting online worldwide without the hassle of searching for local SIM cards, Wi-Fi hotspots, or worrying about high roaming costs.

“Our goal has always been to offer travelers the broadest coverage, the best user experience and great value. We’re so pleased to have taken another step in addressing the needs of our customers, while continuing to offer real convenience and global connectivity. We set our sights on offering service in every single country– we’re almost there,” said Ravi Rishy-Maharaj, GigSky Founder and CEO.

Since 2015, GigSky has offered data plans for iPad travelers with Apple SIM in the most popular destinations. Some of the new additions to GigSky’s service on Apple SIM include Argentina, The Bahamas, Belize, Bhutan, Colombia, French Polynesia, Guam, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco and Nepal.

Apple SIM is compatible with the newly announced iPad, iPad Pro, and iPad mini 4 as well as iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular model features a built-in Apple SIM, and in some countries, iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular models come pre-installed with Apple SIM making it even more convenient for customers to connect to and manage GigSky data plans directly on their iPad. Apple SIM is also available at select Apple Stores.

For more information on GigSky plans, please visit www.gigsky.com/gigsky-apple-sim/ 
For more information on iPad, please visit www.apple.com/ipad

“Lconnect” by Lufthansa Technik offers high-performance connectivity as a package

Eight aircraft currently being equipped per week

“Lconnect – Your world of connectivity”: Lufthansa Technik is currently equipping eight Airbus A320 aircraft per week with the latest Ka-band technology. Only four days lie between a traditional commercial aircraft and a flying communication center with broadband connectivity.

“With ‘Lconnect’, we are benefiting more than ever from our extensive expertise and the fact that we have all the required technologies and disciplines, including the entire logistics, in our own hands,” says Lukas Bucher, Head of Connectivity at Lufthansa Technik. “Together with our Original Equipment Innovation division, we even produce many of the necessary systems ourselves. That is a significant advantage when it comes to providing airlines with customized consulting on how to introduce connectivity.”

With only minor work on the aircraft, “Lconnect” integrates all systems in such a way that no major work on the structure will be required for later advances in technology. The systems are thus prepared for future developments in air-to-ground communications, and the design has been optimized so as to require minimum maintenance. “Our expertise as a production and MRO organization are helpful here as well,” Bucher points out.

They have a strong partner in Lufthansa Systems, which delivers parts of the aircraft’s IT infrastructure on the basis of its digital BoardConnect platform.

With 15 years of experience in state-of-the-art connectivity under its belt already, Lufthansa Technik is now able to tailor the equipment of even the largest fleets to the customer’s individual requirements in the shortest possible time, have that equipment designed by its engineering department and at the same time prepare the productive realization – all the way to certification – within the company’s global network.

By putting together entire material kits, up to ten layovers can be completed simultaneously. “The high qualification of our electronics technicians and mechanics at all locations and our logistics network lays the foundation for this,” says Bucher.

Aerospace engineer Lukas Bucher and his team will be at the Lufthansa Technik booth (Hall 6, Booth 6B80) at the Aircraft Interiors Expo from April 4 to 6. 

Nordic Aviation Maintenance Organisation (NAMO) joins the Commsoft OASES community

28th March 2017

Commsoft, a world leader in aviation engineering and maintenance software, is delighted to announce that its industry-leading OASES has been chosen by Nordic Aviation Maintenance Organisation (NAMO) to support its CAMO and MRO operations. This will initially be with NAMO OY in Finland, followed by the possible implementation in Sharjah, UAE.  

A ‘best-of-breed’ MRO IT system, OASES offers an industry-leading technical sophistication whilst being intuitively user-friendly. The system is structured in a modular format to allow for scalability and NAMO will be implementing the Core, Airworthiness, Planning, Production, Materials and Warranty modules, all of which NAMO will be accessing through Commsoft’s private cloud hosting service thereby avoiding the need to install any additional hardware. The company is also likely to add the Commercial module at a later date.

NAMO is an EASA Part 145 and Part M subpart G certified maintenance organisation with its headquarters in Finland. The company is approved to perform line/base maintenance for all of the following aircraft types:
Airbus A318, A319, A320, A321 and A330 aircraft as well as Boeing 747 and 757 models. Supporting services are also provided, such as 24-hour engineering and AOG operations. NAMO has Line Station and General Cooperation Agreement with VDG Hangar in Sharjah; UAE to provide Base Maintenance activities. 

Nick Godwin, Commsoft’s Managing Director, commented: “We’re very pleased to be working with NAMO and initial implementation meetings will start very soon with the team, with the first aircraft to come under OASES support being a Boeing 747-400F. NAMO’s decision represents a further extension of the truly global nature of the OASES family.”
 
The OASES user community currently numbers 120 organisations in no less than 50 different countries and includes national carriers, 3rd party maintainers, regional carriers, leasing companies, cargo specialists, charter operators and specialist rotable stockists across the USA, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australasia.  

Eagle Cap Software Hires Gary Minard as Vice President, Business Development

“As Eagle Cap continues to grow, we want support for our commercial operators to keep ahead of the need,” said Dane Winchester, CEO. “Gary, with his three-plus decades of helping the airlines deal with their technology challenges, will give us the confidence to ensure that.”

“Through my past experiences with the airlines, I’ve seen the need for an agile software team to help with complex systems integration issues.” According to Gary, “I chose to come on board with Eagle Cap as they have great engineering talent that understands how to solve the problems commercial aviation operators face.” 

AerCap opts for PACE route and aircraft economic analysis software

Global leader in aircraft leasing and aviation finance to support aircraft evaluations with Pacelab Mission Suite

BERLIN/SEATTLE, 23 March 2017 – Aerospace software provider PACE today announced that AerCap, a global leader in aircraft leasing has purchased its route and aircraft economic analysis tool Pacelab Mission Suite. Pacelab Mission Suite will provide AerCap leasing and trading teams with reliable projections of aircraft operational performance, costs, revenues and profits on specific routes or route networks.

Performing a comprehensive comparison based on a wide array of technical and economic criteria, Pacelab Mission Suite helps establish a level playing field for contending aircraft types – an important asset considering AerCap’s highly diversified fleet portfolio, which includes more than 1,500 of the most in-demand and technologically advanced narrow- and wide-body aircraft.

Pacelab Mission Suite also provides a swift setup of new investigations, which enables aircraft leasing companies to quickly process customer requests and to trade off large numbers of aircraft, routes, runways, and/or economic parameters.

New Zealand’s Innovative fertiliser company, Ravensdown, chooses Ramco Aviation

March 14, 2017 – After setting up the Oceania headquarters in Melbourne, Ramco Systems, leading provider of Aviation & Maintenance software on Cloud, Mobile and Tablets, today announced an order win from New Zealand based Ravensdown Aerowork, a subsidiary of the farmer-owned-cooperative Ravensdown Limited. Ramco will deploy Ramco Aviation Suite v5.8 to enable Ravensdown Aerowork automate and unify the maintenance and overhaul operations of its fleet.

Ravensdown is a fertiliser manufacturing and distribution company that provides key agri inputs that also owns and has interests in a number of ground and aerial spreading businesses. Ravensdown Aerowork operates fixed wing aircrafts which spread fertilisers across New Zealand. The company’s fleet has the ability to carry up to 2000kg loads.

As part of the engagement, Ramco will be providing its Maintenance & Engineering, Supply Chain, MRO Sales, Manufacturing, Fixed Asset Management, AP invoicing, General Accounting modules for efficient management of systems and processes. Replacing Ravensdown’s paper-based system, Ramco Aviation Suite will provide greater visibility on work planning, reporting, and costing for the company’s aircraft operation and maintenance business.  

On signing the agreement, Greg Campbell, Ravensdown Chief Executive said, “We are pleased to have partnered with Ramco to implement their aviation software. The solution will provide Ravensdown Aerowork operational efficiencies and benefits, which will allow our people to focus on what they do well, keeping our fleet in the air to service our customers.”

Commenting on the latest win, Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems, said, “We are excited to see the recognition of our innovation in the Oceania region, with Ravensdown Aerowork being the latest addition to our esteemed clientele in the region. Aviation is a highly complex business and our focus on developing solutions that simplify and help the user maintain the aircraft with ease is driving our growth, globally. Powered with mobility and innovative technology around chatbot and hololens, Ramco Aviation is making rapid strides.”

Ramco Aviation Suite V5.8 is a powerful enterprise application that covers the entire spectrum of maintenance operations both for the civil and the military helicopters—from maintenance planning to line, hangar, shop and engine maintenance, reliability and engineering, and technical records. From emergency medical services to aerial fertiliser spraying, Ramco Aviation suite’s new-age user interface and unmatched performance is helping organisations streamline their functions and address key pain areas with ease.  

Designed to be accessible on cloud and mobile, Ramco Aviation Software continues to add technological innovations with ‘Anywhere Apps’, redefining the power of Mobility, to significantly reduce transaction time both during AOG conditions and critical aircraft turnarounds. The software helps aviation companies ensure zero tolerance to error, with higher safety standards. Ramco is changing the paradigm of enterprise software with ZERO UI powered by cool new features such as Chatbots, Mail bots, HUBs and Cognitive solutions. With 75+ Aviation leaders onboard, Ramco is the solution of choice for several large airlines and top heli-operators and multiple MROs in the world.