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Lufthansa Group: One World of IFEC services

Mar 28, 2018

AIX 2018: Entertainment, connectivity, shopping and safety – Lufthansa Systems presents new solutions to ensure the best passenger experience and aircraft digitalization together with Lufthansa Technik and Retail inMotion

The Lufthansa Group is in an excellent position to be successful in in-flight entertainment (IFE) and aircraft digitalization: Lufthansa Systems, Lufthansa Technik and Retail inMotion are collaborating closely to drive the digital transformation above the clouds and enable passengers to have a modern and positive travel experience. The companies present their solutions for in-flight entertainment, connectivity, shopping and other digital on-board offerings at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg from April 10 to 12. According to the motto “One World of IFEC services”, Lufthansa Systems and Lufthansa Technik will be at booth #4B11 and booth #6B80.

Supporting an IFE product for an airline with a significant fleet takes a professional support organization and adequate resources – like the one offered by the Lufthansa Group. It is something most of the smaller companies with IFE solutions cannot deliver. “I have witnessed a trend toward professionalization in the industry, and I am sure that over the next two to three years we will see a huge consolidation in the market for wireless IFE solutions with only a handful of providers surviving”, says Jan-Peter Gaense, Head of Passenger Experience Products & Solutions at Lufthansa Systems. “Together with our Group partners we are in an excellent position to serve our customers.”

Collaboration with Lufthansa Technik

Lufthansa Systems and Lufthansa Technik have been engaged in a close partnership since 2015 to offer airlines inside and outside of the Lufthansa Group BoardConnect, a modern, multi-functional on-board IT platform with broadband Internet access. Thanks to its state-of-the-art docker technology, BoardConnect can also serve as the basis for an Internet portal.

Lufthansa Technik – with its many years of experience in the field of aircraft modification –handles the equipment of entire fleets from a variety of manufacturers. Lconnect comprises all relevant products and services required to equip an aircraft: In addition to the physical installation, this includes all required aeronautical and regulatory work, conversion planning and materials supply, the manufacture of diverse high-end components such as the WLAN access point, the supply of materials in regular flight operation, and the repair of defective components. “The efficient conversion of large fleets and the reliable return of every single newly equipped aircraft to airline operations are the basis for generating new ancillary revenues,” says Lukas Bucher, Head of Product Connectivity at Lufthansa Technik.

One highlight at this year’s trade fair will be the new Power-&-Safe solution for BoardConnect Portable. This solution was developed by Lufthansa Technik in close cooperation with Lufthansa Systems. In Hamburg, both companies show for the first time using a life-size model how the BoardConnect Portable Mobile Streaming Unit (MSU) can be stowed in a safe inside the overhead storage compartment. Placing an additional power supply has eliminated the need for battery replacement. The solution is currently being installed at Air Europa.

Collaboration with Retail inMotion

Most passengers want personalized services on board an aircraft – easy to use and with relevant content. With that in mind, Lufthansa Systems and Retail inMotion will, for the first time, demonstrate the integration of the BoardConnect open aircraft IT platform with Retail inMotion’s e-commerce solution at this year’s AIX. One of the platform’s features allows passengers to create a personal profile, which the software uses to suggest personalized content. The longer the profile is used, the more the algorithm learns and the better the content recommendations become. The Retail inMotion platform is powered by Vector, its proprietary on-board retail management software. Vector is a comprehensive solution for on-board retail that includes a suite of modules for onboard payment processing and various back-office functionalities.

“The interest in IFE and additional digital on-board offerings has always been very high. After a phase of mostly gathering information and evaluating, we now see more airlines ready to select a specific solution. Depending on the focus of the airline, they either opt for a short-term commitment with a portable solution or move straight to IFEC. Lufthansa Systems is one of the few providers who can deliver customized solutions based on the BoardConnect platform and in cooperation with partners to cover all variations and fleet types along the entire value chain,” emphasized Gaense.

The BoardConnect product suite

BoardConnect enables passengers to use streaming technology during a flight to access an airline’s entertainment program on their own devices. The product suite includes three hardware versions: In addition to the permanently installed classic BoardConnect solution, there is the flexible BoardConnect Portable version and the BoardConnect Plus connectivity solution. The BoardConnect 5.0 open aircraft IT platform runs on all three versions. Thanks to its modern docker technology, the software enables digital services from partners to be integrated easily and quickly. A demo at the booth shows how easy and fast new applications can be integrated using Docker technology.

Lufthansa Systems is also providing content such as movies, TV series, music and magazines with its BoardConnect Media Services. All products work in perfect harmony with each other and can be acquired separately or in combination.

Jan-Peter Gaense, Head of Passenger Experience Products & Solutions at Lufthansa Systems, will take part in a panel discussion on “Making IFE accessible for everyone” (Wednesday, April 11, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm). Free online registration is required at https://www.flightglobal.com/events/forecast-sessions-2018.

Caption (copyright: Lufthansa Systems): Lufthansa Systems and Lufthansa Technik present “One World of IFEC services” at this year’s AIX in Hamburg.

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Thales signs agreement with NASA for unmanned systems control technologies

A pilot launches his drone on a planned maneuver at New York’s FAA/NASA UAS test site. Credit: NASA Ames, NUAIR Alliance / Eric Miller

Today, Thales announces that it has reached formal agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for a Space Act Agreement to support their unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) traffic management (UTM) activity. With the ongoing support of federal, state and local government officials, and economic development organizations, Thales will be creating jobs in New York through this agreement.

• Thales completes a Space Act Agreement (SAA) to facilitate coordination with NASA to support the development of UTM concepts.
• This agreement will allow Thales to engage with NASA to refine the UTM concept architecture supporting drone integration into the U.S. NAS.
• Thales is collaborating with other SAA parties to support NASA’s vision for UAS integration.

Commenting on this agreement, members of the United States Congress said:

“Attracting global companies like Thales to the Mohawk Valley was exactly what we envisioned when we sought and secured the FAA Test Site in Rome. NUAIR, Griffiss Airport and their private partners like Thales are national leaders in helping the federal government safely and efficiently integrate UAS into the national airspace. This agreement with help the Test Site continue its important work – and keep the Mohawk Valley at the forefront of the emerging UAS industry.”

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer

“It’s been a privilege to partner with NASA and Thales to secure an agreement that will bring high-tech jobs here to the Mohawk Valley,Thales’ presence in our area will further secure our standing as a vital player in developing defense technology and unmanned aerial capabilities. The Mohawk Valley has the talent and workforce ready to fill these positions. I look forward to continuing to work alongside Thales and NASA as they continue to innovate and lead in defense technology.”

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney

This framework agreement allows Thales to engage with NASA on a technical and program level to continue to establish UTM in the United States, and allows Thales to leverage its global expertise in UTM. Thales will support NASA’s goal to develop a UTM concept that can be transferred to the FAA in 2019 for deployment in the national airspace system (NAS). 

Under this agreement, Thales will collaborate with NASA for the research, development, testing and evaluation of low-altitude airspace control of UAS operating at or below 400 feet. To support NASA’s milestones for developing UTM, Thales will engage with industry and government stakeholders to share expertise, concepts and perspectives on the integration of unmanned systems. The agreement also includes further cooperation with existing Technology Capability Level activities being conducted by NASA. 

Thales is already working with other NASA partners at the FAA’s New York Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY, and will be deploying technologies in support of NASA initiatives. Through existing agreements with Syracuse University, Griffiss International Airport, CenterState CEO, Empire State Development and the NUAIR Alliance, Thales is supporting the development of UTM in New York including integration and monitoring of the FAA’s System Wide Information Management (SWIM) capabilities. Thales also continues to work with the FAA on the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) program for small unmanned aerial system integration. 

Thales is a global leader in air traffic management solutions and is developing a secure and flexible UTM solution based on the ECOsystem digital aviation platform. ECOsystem leverages Thales capabilities in big data, cyber security, artificial intelligence and connectivity to provide decision support for air traffic management stakeholders for manned and unmanned operations. 

Thales intends to leverage this preexisting expertise of UTM throughout its engagement with NASA and its network of UTM partners. 

With a focus on digital transformation concepts across New York, Thales has brought many other innovative solutions to the state including innovative rail signaling, airport security, airline operations and passenger experience solutions. 

“NASA, the FAA, and its partners including Thales, are working to extend the beneficial and innovative applications of small UAS, while respecting long-standing traditions of safety. Thales supports technology innovation and this agreement enables us to further leverage our strengths in air traffic management to advance a UTM concept for NASA and bring high-technology jobs to central New York.” 

Alan Pellegrini, CEO, Thales USA 

Ramco Systems wins the ‘Imagination’ Award at the 2018 ISG Paragon Awards

For the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit in helping Viadux digitally future-proof its business and better serve customers

Sydney, AUSTRALIA / Chennai, INDIA – March 27, 2018 – Global enterprise software provider, Ramco Systems today announced that it has won the ‘Best Imagination’ Award, at the 2018 ISG Paragon Awards, Australia for enabling digital transformation at Viadux resulting in modernization and streamlining of its business to improve customer experience. Ramco had earlier bagged the 2015 Paragon Awards for Innovation along with NorskeSkog Australasia for its Cloud ERP integrated with Asset Management implementation.

Announced at a gala event in Sydney, The ISG Paragon Awards celebrated the evolution of the sourcing industry through the application of new sourcing approaches and digital technology, including the use of robotic process automation. Ramco along with Viadux nominated its Postmodern, Cloud ERP implementation – a transformation driven by innovation, for the Imagination award. Ramco’s yet another nomination under the Business Transformation category of Logistics business at The Glen Cameron Group was adjudged the finalist in its category.

Viadux, Australia based leading manufacturer and supplier of water and environmental solutions, successfully implemented Ramco’s full-suite ERP (including HCM, Payroll, Finance and Sales) for 5 entities across 10 locations in Australia, in a short span of 9 months, replacing 8 disparate legacy applications with a single solution. Viadux actively manages 1400+ customers and 2000+ suppliers spread across multiple locations, planning for 25000 items, handling 500+ customer orders and 800 shipments per day on average.

Interestingly, Ramco and Viadux’s award winning case study has also made it into ISG’s Top 25 Digital Case Study book.

Acknowledging the award, Virender Aggarwal, CEO, Ramco Systems, said, “The Paragon awards celebrate organizations which have delivered significant impact on their clients’ business. By exploring new technologies and developing applications that help address business pain points, we strive to untangle complex IT landscape and simplify operations. It is this Innovation streak that has helped us win the trust of leading organizations, globally.”

“We can proudly say Digital Transformation is a reality with Ramco’s next-gen ERP which has been the platform behind 3 finalists and 2 winning entries at ISG Awards. Viadux’s digital transformation was a complex program requiring 8 disparate systems to be replaced into one ERP platform. Ramco ERP brought in a leaner, more agile, platform-driven approach which successfully accelerated Viadux’s growth and profitability” added Aggarwal.

At the time of go-live, Michael Negri, the then – CEO, Viadux Pty Limited, said, “8 months since we processed our first order in Ramco’s end to end ERP system including HCM, Payroll, Finance and Sales, we are starting to simplify the backend of our business, we are seeing the benefits of improved visibility through the analytics and develop processes that create a leaner, more responsive customer orientated business. It has been an important initiative in our journey to become far more responsive and a real-time enterprise for our customers. We have begun our journey to become leaner, more agile, and a platform-driven business with much better and automated processes, mobility and insightful dashboards. Despite challenges of a complex, big-bang implementation, we have done well. We have got rid of high cost, legacy ERP and other systems which were holding us back, and now with this new cloud platform, we are looking forward to accelerating our growth and profitability.”

Ramco ERP on Cloud with advanced Finance and Accounting and HCM modules equips customers with better visibility, tighter control and improved profitability. Ramco’s focus on innovations in usability, context-awareness, mobility, overall flexibility, apart from a comprehensive set of functionality has enabled smooth transition for customers to the VAT-era with multiple customers already upgrading and opting to be VAT ready.

With steadfast growth witnessed in Oceania, Ramco recently announced its plans to set up a Workforce Innovation Centre in Melbourne, to develop next-gen workforce management solutions for a frictionless computing era.

Honeywell Provides Flight Operators With High-Speed Connectivity At A Low Cost With New Satellite Communications Systems

PHOENIX, March 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it is providing business jet, airline and helicopter operators with better connectivity choices thanks to the introduction of the Aspire 150 and Aspire 350 satellite communications systems. With Aspire 150 and 350, pilots can maintain up-to-date information throughout their flight path, and operators can use this Connected Aircraft technology to experience global, seamless high-speed connectivity in a small, lightweight solution.

The Aspire 150 and 350 systems are simple to install, minimizing upgrade costs and aircraft downtime. Both new Aspire systems are also smaller than previous generations and have an embedded router, which helps reduce weight and boosts fuel savings.

The newest Aspire systems will provide Iridium Certus services, Iridium’s next-generation communications platform, on the new Iridium NEXT network. One of the largest technology upgrades ever completed in space, Iridium NEXT will complete its launch in 2018, replacing the existing Iridium network to meet the growing demand for global mobile communications. By using Iridium Certus services, operators can reduce costs by up to 30 percent compared with legacy satellite communications offerings. Aspire 350 also supports global Future Air Navigation System (FANS) datalink for pilots to take advantage of preferred routing worldwide, and satellite voice capabilities.

“Aspire 150 and 350 build upon the success of our previous systems in the air transport, business jet, military and helicopter markets,” said Warren Nechtman, vice president, Connectivity Systems, Honeywell Aerospace. “These latest additions to the Aspire product line provide an easy upgrade for aircraft with or without previously installed satellite communications equipment, increasing both cockpit and cabin connectivity and enabling faster data speeds. And with an easy installation, operators can upgrade to seamless, high-speed cockpit communication that fits their exact needs and budget.”

High-Speed Connectivity for Any Aircraft

The Aspire 150 provides affordable, fast, reliable connectivity. The system offers operators:

• High-speed connectivity at a fraction of the cost. Operators can expect global, high-speed cockpit and cabin connectivity without the costs associated with installing a Ku- or Ka-band system. Global coverage even extends to the polar regions.
• Lightweight installations. The small antenna and lightweight system minimize weight and decrease fuel costs compared with existing systems.
• Access to apps. Honeywell’s GoDirect® software is an optional component that offers connectivity services to help manage bandwidth and improve cost efficiency. These services include Honeywell’s GoDirect Cabin Connectivity, which controls connectivity services and usage, potentially saving operators up to $100,000 a year.

The Aspire 350 offers operators all the technical features of the Aspire 150 along with:

• Cockpit safety services. The Aspire 350’s main goal is to provide safety services such as FANS and communication systems including Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System and air traffic control secure voice. The Aspire 350 features a separate modem and antenna for safety services.
• Dual satellite communications systems. Operators can install a second Honeywell satellite communications solution with the Aspire 350. This gives higher reliability, increased network coverage, improved efficiency, and less connection downtime for pilots, crew and passengers. In the event the preferred system cannot operate, the backup system then takes over.
• An immediate connection. The satcom system does not have to wait for the Iridium Certus network to operate. It can provide safety services over the current network, so operators aren’t waiting for the Iridium NEXT safety certification.

Both Aspire 150 and Aspire 350 can operate as standalone products to provide high-speed cabin connectivity to smaller aircraft that cannot be equipped with a larger satcom system. The flexibility of the Aspire products also allows for side-by-side operation with another cabin connectivity solution, providing cockpit safety services and backup cabin connectivity.

FLYdocs sets new performance standards for end of lease transitions

Advanced digital platform enables company to meet huge demand for lease return consultancy and services.
 
FLYdocs, the aviation data and records management solution provider and global industry leader in managing the lease transfer of aircraft and assets, today proudly announced their most productive month to date, with February concluding the largest volume of successful transitions to date. Anyone with knowledge of the aircraft industry will understand what a huge undertaking a single lease return is, and therefore will appreciate the enormity of the achievement which included 6 transitions in the same week, 4 in 4 consecutive days, a weekend delivery and even 2 on the same day.

At the centre of such a complex operation, sometimes involving millions of records, are FLYdocs technical experts; a carefully selected group of individuals, many of whom were previously responsible for technical records and asset management for major operators, leasing companies and MROs before joining FLYdocs. Their role is to work closely with clients to oversee the transition programme, and manage all documents and deliverables via the FLYdocs platform until Technical Acceptance is achieved.

Holding overall responsibility for the smooth running of European Technical Operations is Adrian Lynch, who said: “A few months prior, we anticipated that within February’s commitments, 6 aircraft could redeliver in the same week, and were able to plan accordingly. With teams in 3 different regions and time zones, we ensured each region handed over to the next to ensure continuity around the clock. This enabled all goals, including Technical Acceptance, to be achieved on time.”

Undoubtedly, the FLYdocs platform is a major contributor to the efficiency and effectiveness of the FLYdocs team. It’s hard to believe that many operators still rely on a paper-based approach to transition management, which has both time and cost inefficiencies, and often results in unnecessary penalties due to late returns. The good news is that the industry is waking up to the benefits of digitalisation, and FLYdocs is fast becoming the industry standard for digital aircraft records management and trading and counts many of the world’s leading airlines as clients.

FLYdocs CEO, Adrian Ryan commented: “Not so long ago, we’d all be delighted if we were able to deliver one aircraft per month. Now we are delivering daily, with some days seeing multiple aircraft. This is an enormous achievement for everyone involved and for the business and I’m extremely proud of the entire team. A few years from now this level of delivery will be the norm, so it’s great to be such a big part of aviation history.”

AeroLogic goes CROSSMOS®

March 21, 2018

Michael Geis, SVP CAMO at Aerologic says: “The signs point towards growth for AeroLogic and its fleet size. Implementing CROSSMOS is an important step to optimize processes and get prepared for the future. The eTLB will reduce manual data recording, provides real-time Aircraft status at any time and substantially simplifies maintenance handling for flight crews, maintenance and operations control. As a side effect we expect higher data quality thus less control efforts. We are confident that CROSSMOS is the right tool to streamline processes and workflows to continuously ensure and enhance efficiency, punctuality, reliability and safety of our cargo operation.”

Air Tahiti Nui takes off with AMOS

March 2018

At a glance

• Unique implementation approach
• Ultra-efficient pre-sales process due to the excellent reputation of AMOS.  

Lean implementation powered by substantial AMOS know-how on customer side

Swiss-AS is proud to announce that Air Tahiti Nui has chosen AMOS as their “software of choice” for the new B787 fleet. After a short and very effective pre-sales process, the companies have signed contracts to implement AMOS.

The excellent reputation of AMOS in the industry reduced the software selection process to record times. Key personnel at Air Tahiti Nui, who had already worked with AMOS at other airlines, clearly influenced the decision in favour of AMOS.

The involvement of knowledgeable AMOS staff in the implementation process will facilitate the know-how transfer and assure that complex tasks, such as the definition of to-be-processes, will be tackled with ease. Another key factor of success is that Swiss-AS is fortunate to have French-speaking staff in the Customer Services department who will be involved in the project and will ensure smooth communication links between the Air Tahiti Nui and Swiss-AS.

Unique opportunity for cut-over of M&E software systems

The project approach is somehow unique in the Swiss-AS implementation history: Air Tahiti Nui will “go live” with AMOS without initially managing any aircraft in the system. Their current legacy system will be used in operation until the last A340 aircraft has been phased out. In the first project phase, the AMOS environment will be updated with OEM documents and the Maintenance Program for the new B787 fleet. Once the approval of the Civil Aviation Authorities has been granted, the airline will start to phase in the B787 aircraft. The beauty of this approach is that no legacy data needs to be transferred from the old to the new software – thereby avoiding the complexity of data transfer and consistency checks.

Ronald Schaeuffele, CEO of Swiss-AS, states, “The complete change of the operated fleet brings this unique chance to achieve a clean cut-over with the implementation of a new MRO solution. We look forward to working closely with the team of Air Tahiti Nui on this interesting project in this exotic and lovely location.”

INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP ADOPTS CONNECTED AIRCRAFT SOLUTION TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS AND BOOST FUEL SAVINGS

• One of the world’s largest airline groups to enhance the efficiency of its entire fleet with Honeywell’s GoDirect Flight Efficiency software

ROLLE, Switzerland, March 20, 2018 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announces that its GoDirect® Flight Efficiency software is being deployed by International Airlines Group across its fleet of more than 500 aircraft. The parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling will use the Connected Aircraft flight data analytics platform, which uses flight analysis tools to cut carbon emissions, to enhance efficiency and reduce fuel costs.

We have a strong track record of identifying and implementing initiatives to reduce our carbon emissions. This technology will allow our airlines to further optimize their fuel consumption by analyzing aircraft performance and sharing best practice across the group,” said Willie Walsh, chief executive, IAG. “We are investing in a modern fleet and developing innovative operating techniques to reduce CO2 output. Producing sustainable fuel is also critical, and we continue our work to convert domestic waste into jet fuel, which will help deliver our carbon emissions target while reducing landfill. We have set ambitious environmental targets and are determined to lead the industry in tackling climate change.

By adopting Honeywell’s software across its airlines, IAG will take advantage of advanced flight data analytics that allow airlines to make data-driven decisions on fuel usage. IAG is the first airline group to partner with Honeywell in the development of a central group platform to enable benchmarking across its fleet.

“Improving flight efficiency and reducing emissions are among the biggest pressures facing airlines today,” said David Shilliday, vice president, Airlines, EMEA, Honeywell Aerospace. “For a business like International Airlines Group, which operates some of the world’s leading airlines, this is even more crucial. Our GoDirect Flight Efficiency solution is a user-friendly software upgrade that integrates data sources to monitor fuel use and lower environmental impact.”

Through its user-friendly interface, Honeywell GoDirect Flight Efficiency software integrates with existing systems to produce more than 100 analysis reports. These reports improve flight-planning capabilities and empower pilots with unprecedented levels of insight, helping to expand their knowledge of operations and allow them to learn from previous flights.

The GoDirect solution is a one-stop shop for Honeywell’s services and applications that provide airlines, business aviation operators, flight crews and maintenance teams with the information they need to monitor their services and network. IAG joins an expanding list of more than 35 customers, including Etihad, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, KLM and Lufthansa, using Honeywell’s Flight Efficiency software.

Honeywell Expands Connected Aircraft Reach With Versatile New Router

PHOENIX, March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is expanding its industry-leading range of Connected Aircraft offerings and setting a new benchmark with the launch of its newest connectivity solution, the GoDirect™ Router. The router is roughly half the size and weight, and one-third the current price, of comparable products. By enabling redundant connectivity in an easy-to-install package, the new router offers the broadest and most secure set of features available.

The GoDirect Router maximizes available onboard Wi-Fi bandwidth and enables a reliable, in-flight wireless connection on any network, including Honeywell’s own GoDirect Cabin services. Whether it is for commercial, general aviation, business aviation or the defense market, the router helps provide access to the fast and reliable connectivity that passengers, pilots and operators expect.

Because of its much smaller size, the GoDirect Router can be installed virtually anywhere in a plane, often in less than one hour. In addition, installing two routers next to each other provides a Wi-Fi backup and improves the reliability and quality of connectivity to users. With the attractive price of this product, operators can quickly and easily install a backup router without going over budget.

“Think of it like using a brand new tablet instead of a 15-year-old laptop,” said John Peterson, senior director, Connectivity Services, Honeywell Aerospace. “The new GoDirect Router design is smaller and lighter weight, making it easier to install almost anywhere in the plane. That makes it more accessible for all kinds of aircraft. Just as important, it provides the capabilities pilots, owners and operators need to enable the Connected Aircraft. It gives them access to all kinds of unique data and services that increase safety while saving time and money.”

The new router provides the same access to Honeywell’s GoDirect software and services as on Honeywell’s larger CNX-900, no matter the connectivity provider. Honeywell’s customers will always have an industry-leading solution at their fingertips because the company provides two dedicated software releases every year. The new router will also include threat detection, increasing the security and privacy of the connection. The GoDirect Router is an upgrade for Honeywell’s existing CNX-250, CNX-200 and other Satcom Direct routers and can be easily replaced in a short time.

To learn more about the full suite of GoDirect connectivity equipment, apps and services, visit the GoDirect page. Honeywell will also be at the Aircraft Electronics Association show in Las Vegas at booth #237, March 26–29. Visit Honeywell’s booth to learn more and ask any questions.

A Natural Leader: UTC Aerospace Systems To Save 25 Million Gallons Of Water A Year, Achieving Major Water Reduction Milestone
– The water reclamation project in Santa Fe Springs, California, will increase annual water savings by more than 95 percent, reclaiming enough water to fill 38 Olympic-size swimming pools

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — With a continued focus on reducing water consumption, UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), today held a ribbon-cutting for its first U.S.-based water reclamation initiative at its manufacturing facility in Santa Fe Springs, California. The project will increase water savings by 25 million gallons at the site, adding substantially to the 9.7 million gallons of water saved on the premises since 2013. 
 
UTC Aerospace Systems has been working with the state of California and the local municipal water district for nearly three years in the planning, design and construction of the initiative. The water reclamation project will flow site-generated industrial waste water to a city treatment facility, which will return the treated water to the Santa Fe Springs facility for industrial use. The water will be distributed through a separate connection with no impact to sanitary or drinking water at the location or in the surrounding community. 

The Santa Fe Springs facility manufactures state-of-the-art carbon friction material utilized in civil and military aircraft brakes. The reclaimed water will support site operations. 

Since 1997, United Technologies Corp. has tripled the size of its business while reducing water consumption by 62%. By 2020, UTC is committed to reducing water usage by 25% compared to our 2015 baseline.  As a longstanding local business, UTC Aerospace Systems has been committed to helping reduce the burden of drinking water usage in California, while also maintaining a pathway to continue business growth in the community.

Since 2013, the seven California-based UTC Aerospace facilities have reduced water usage by 65 million gallons through high-profile initiatives, including water recycling, xeriscaping, and low flow fixtures, while eliminating leaks and overflow. These actions have contributed to the 313 million gallons of water saved across UTC Aerospace Systems locations since 2013. 

“By moving to reclaimed water, we will now be using the same system that many local municipalities use for public irrigation and landscaping,” said Diego Torres, Director of Operations at UTC Aerospace Systems. “As a large industrial consumer, it’s great to know we are now able to preserve 25 million gallons of water for the region’s drinking water supply each year.”