Saudi low-cost airline flyadeal sets new standard for Efficiency and Innovation by selecting AMOS
At a glance
– AMOS enables Lufthansa Technik’s Aircraft Engineering Services providing digital CAMO support.
– Better control of Data, Cost Savings, and Future Digitalisation for flyadeal.
– Swiss-AS solidifies its industry-leading position in Kingdom Saudi Arabia.
In an impactful step towards transforming maintenance and engineering operations, Swiss-AS proudly announces flyadeal’s selection of AMOS Airline Edition as its premier maintenance and engineering software solution. The selection of AMOS marks a significant milestone for flyadeal, setting new standards for efficiency and innovation. AMOS serves the airline as a central hub for managing maintenance operations, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize efficiency, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in aircraft maintenance practices.
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost airline based in Jeddah with a model for simplicity and affordability, has entrusted Swiss-AS with the pivotal task of enhancing its maintenance operations. By selecting one solution from Lufthansa Technik’s Digital Tech Ops Ecosytem – the AMOS Airline Edition software package – flyadeal is well-positioned to attain operational excellence and boost productivity with the digitalization of its Technical Operations.
Facing the challenges of managing a growing fleet of A320neo and A320ceo aircraft, flyadeal sought to transition from traditional maintenance management systems to a solution that would grant them greater control over their data. The airline needed a comprehensive platform capable of seamlessly handling line/light and base maintenance operations while providing robust support for CAMO processes and data migration.
In May 2023, Swiss-AS, in collaboration with Lufthansa Technik’s Aircraft Engineering Services for CAMO processes, SCAMT (Subcontracted Continuing Airworthiness Management Tasks) services, and data migration, embarked on a transformative journey with flyadeal to implement AMOS. This collaborative effort culminated in a successful go-live in March 2024, showcasing the dedication and expertise of all involved.
“flyadeal’s selection of AMOS highlights the strength of the Lufthansa Technik’s Tech Ops Ecosystem and continues to strengthen Swiss-AS’s position as the market leader in the Middle East region. This unique collaboration marks a significant step for flyadeal with the aim of achieving operational excellence and embracing future digitalisation, and we are delighted to be part of this transformative journey,” stated Claudia Weiss-Giessler, Swiss-AS Chief Commercial Officer.
Ahmed Bakadam, flyadeal Director of Maintenance and Engineering, said: “This agreement with Swiss-AS is yet another step in flyadeal’s drive to harness technology across our business, adopting the latest software which automates and centralises operations to ensure greater efficiencies with of course keeping safety as our topmost priority. We have a commitment to the highest operational standards for maintenance of our aircraft which involves the optimisation of data and management systems, very much in line with flyadeal’s strategic mandate of digitalisation.”
flyadeal also embraced AMOScloud – a solution offering cloud hosting, an advanced web client, and a self-service platform. This innovative approach not only streamlines operations but also establishes a new standard for optimisation in the industry.
With the seamless integration and implementation of AMOS as its maintenance and engineering software solution, flyadeal has unlocked a myriad of benefits, including: enhanced control over data and processes, improved cost structure, baseline for digitalisation efforts, providing a scalable platform for ongoing improvement and innovation.
The collaboration between Swiss-AS and Lufthansa Technik’s Aircraft Engineering Services, exemplifies the power of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem in driving industry-wide innovations. With its flyadeal partnership Swiss-AS continues to solidify its position as the preferred choice for maintenance and engineering software in KSA.
Swiss-AS congratulates flyadeal on this milestone achievement and looks forward to continued success in this partnership.
About flyadeal
flyadeal began operations in September 2017 with its historic maiden flight from Jeddah to Riyadh. A pioneer and innovator, flyadeal was the first regional low-cost airline to be launched only across digital distribution channels. Being the sister airline of full-service national carrier Saudia — both under the umbrella ownership of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation (Saudia Group), flyadeal aims to stimulate travel, tourism and trade with its affordable, value for money everyday fares catering to leisure, religious, family and business travellers. Simplicity is key with an all-Economy Class cabin across flyadeal’s fleet. With the Kingdom undergoing dramatic transformation through its Vision 2030 economic diversification drive, aviation and tourism are among the many sectors earmarked for dynamic growth. Today, flyadeal is one of the youngest and fastest growing low-cost airlines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Middle East operating a young fleet of over 30 Airbus A320 family aircraft flying from bases in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to towns and cities across Saudi Arabia with a growing international footprint in Europe, Middle East and Africa. In May 2024, flyadeal placed its biggest ever order for 51 Airbus A320 family aircraft with a delivery schedule beginning in 2026. By 2030, flyadeal plans to operate hundreds of routes that will see its fleet and network triple in number to over 100 aircraft and destinations, respectively.
About Lufthansa Technik’s Aircraft Engineering Services
Lufthansa Technik is the leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification services for civil aircraft, from commercial to VIP and special mission aircraft. Lufthansa Technik’s Aircraft Engineering Services a technologically advanced service provider offering the full range of engineering & technical service for airworthiness management, fleet optimization and transition services. The focus is to provide technical fleet optimization based on a continuous, safety-based and closed-loop monitoring system. This uses data collection and digital analytics to provide data-driven recommendations for corrective actions, as well as follow-up and feedback for continuous monitoring. The benefit is the improved performance of the airlines’ continuous airworthiness maintenance program. Lufthansa Technik’s Aircraft Engineering Services is specialized in providing engineering services in AMOS utilizing a cost-efficient global production system enhanced with digital smart workflows. For smaller or start-up airlines Lufthansa Technik offers a preconfigured Multi Customer AMOS, which enables a quick and easy start of operation for all services in Tech Ops.
About Swiss AviationSoftware and AMOS
Swiss-AS as an industry leading M&E / MRO software provider offers an end-to-end integrated, highly intelligent software suite, designed to cover the management of the entire spectrum of maintenance activities. AMOS in combination with its mobile package empowers its large and loyal aviation customer base – ranging from pure operators of all sizes, over major low-cost, regional and flag carriers, and large airline groups
to MRO providers – to digitalise and automate their maintenance processes and connect with other industry solutions beyond the boundaries of AMOS via the data messaging platform AMOS central.
For more information, please contact us via marketing@swiss-as.com or visit us at SWISS-AS.COM
ASQS and Beams Technology launch the Ai Co-Analyst: Redefining Aviation Safety through Automated Risk Identification in iQSMS
ASQS, a leading global provider of integrated aviation quality and safety management solutions (QSMS) is thrilled to announce the launch of a new revolutionary iQSMS feature – the Ai Co-Analyst. Developed by Beams Technology, a forward thinking AI insights provider, in close cooperation with ASQS, the Ai Co-Analyst promises a fundamental shift in the way companies approach hazard identification from incoming reports.
The aviation industry prioritizes safety above all else. This ensures the protection of human life and the smooth functioning of global air travel. Safety Management Systems (SMS) integrate safety into every aspect of an aviation organization’s operations, enabling operators to address safety risks systematically and proactively. Central to this process is the collection and analysis of safety reports, which is essential for identifying and managing hazards and risks. However, the challenge lies in analyzing extensive data in real-time to pinpoint risks and predict future threats. A task that exceeds human capabilities and the
point at which AI steps in to assist.
To facilitate the hazard identification process and transform aviation safety by significantly improving the ability to analyze large volumes of safety reports and data in real time, ASQS, recognized worldwide for its innovative and proven aviation quality and safety management solution iQSMS, has joined forces with Beams Technology, a Berlin-based forward-thinking insights and artificial intelligence company, to bring the groundbreaking Ai Co-Analyst to life.
The Ai Co-Analyst integrates seamlessly with iQSMS, empowering aviation organizations to proactively identify and mitigate potential safety risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and elevating overall operational safety.
“Our mission at Beams is to empower safety analysts to adopt proactive and predictive approaches to risk management,” says Alan Sternberg, Co-Founder and CEO at Beams Technology. ” By combining ASQS’s leadership in aviation safety and risk management software with Beams’ cutting-edge AI technology, we are providing the aviation industry with a robust and forward-thinking solution. Together, we are setting new standards for safety and innovation.”
This cutting-edge technology automatically identifies hazards in incoming reports, and provides key insights and updates on the current status of identified risks. The Ai Co-Analyst also maps hazard correlations, and highlights connected hazards and their combined likelihood of occurrence, enabling a better understanding of safety events and facilitating predictive analysis for additional risk assessments that need to be performed based on current events.
In addition to these features, the Ai Co-Analyst provides detailed information on when and where hazards primarily affect the operation, which fleets are most exposed, and provides access to similar events in the past. The innovative “AI Spotlight” feature further delivers high-level summaries that highlight areas of concern for top management briefings.
” The Ai Co-Analyst is definitely the most revolutionary feature released in any safety management system (SMS) software globally within the last decade, ” says Günther Schindl, Co-Founder and CEO of ASQS. “We empower iQSMS users through analytical capabilities that deliver unprecedented insights into safety data. The Ai Co-Analyst will help iQSMS2 users to take significantly better qualified decisions within a shorter period of time. All of this is only possible through the collaboration of our incredible IT Team and our amazing cooperation partner, Beams Technology.“
To learn more, please visit iQSMS Ai Co-Analyst or contact our sales team for further information.
Air Austral adopts flydocs platform to digitise aircraft records
Birmingham, UK – 22 May 2024
flydocs, the leading digital records and asset management solution provider for the aviation industry, today announced the signing of a five-year deal with Air Austral, a French airline operating from Réunion, to digitise the records management process across its fleet of 8 aircraft.
The agreement brings together solutions from flydocs to create value out of aircraft maintenance data for Air Austral in the form of digital records management ensuring smooth integration with their maintenance and engineering systems.
Commenting on the occasion, André Fischer, Chief Executive Officer at flydocs said;
“We are pleased to partner with Air Austral as this collaboration broadens our global footprint in the Réunion Island and further enhances our presence in the global market. With our core records management platform, we will enable Air Austral’s digital transformation journey to provide them with a unified experience. Our unique digital-led solution will provide Air Austral with a seamless experience on our records management platform. It is a privilege to be chosen as their customer partner of choice in the aviation industry, as it exhibits the value digitally driven aircraft transitions can create in aircraft maintenance.“
“Focussing on the future, we are always looking for all the innovative ways to modernise ourselves, to offer our customers more choice, comfort, and the best possible travel experience. We recently renewed our medium-haul fleet, and we are excited to embark on this journey with flydocs, the global leader in digital records management and thus benefit from their expertise. We are convinced that this partnership will allow us to improve our operational efficiency.“
Vincent Guerin, Technical Director at Air Austral
About flydocs
flydocs is an asset management solution provider with the aviation industry’s most comprehensive solution for creating value out of aircraft maintenance data. We offer the tools and expertise that allow all industry stakeholders to drive sustainable innovation to help build the future of the commercial aviation asset lifecycle.
Recognised as a global leader in digital records management, flydocs was founded in 2007 and is 100% owned by Lufthansa Technik. With over 300 employees in multiple locations spread across the globe, flydocs is trusted by over 75 airlines, lessors and MROs to deliver measurable long-term operational and cost efficiencies.
For more information please contact:
flydocs
Kshitija Sharma
Lead – Corporate Communication
Email: kshitija.sharma@flydocs.aero
Tel: +91 704 331 7171
About Air Austral
Air Austral, a Reunion Island-based French airline, is a major player in Indian Ocean transport services between mainland France and its regional connections. With 900 employees, the airline has grown since its creation in 1975, elevating itself to the standards of leading international airlines. Air Austral operates daily flights between Paris-CDG and Reunion Island and provides flexible connections to the Indian Ocean islands. From Dzaoudzi, Air Austral offers up to one daily flight to Mayotte. Benefitting from a code-share agreement with Air France, the Reunion Island airline also offers connections from Paris-CDG to more than 40 European destinations, and flies from 19 French cities and Brussels, in partnership with TGVAir via Paris-CDG. Air Austral operates the most modern fleet in the Indian Ocean, currently made up of 2 dual-class 787-8s, 3 triple-class777-300s for long-haul flights, and 3 A220-300s for regional flights. This modern fleet, along with the comfort of the cabins, the in-flight services and the hospitality of its staff are the main assets of an airline that is known and recognised for its quality of service.
For more information please contact:
Air Austral
Emmanuelle Naoures
Lead – Corporate Communication
Email : enaoures@air-austral.com
Tel: +262 692 91 71 91
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) celebrates the launch of ADE Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, 20 MAY 2024 – Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A, is thrilled to announce that ADE Cambodia Co Ltd (ADE Cambodia), a joint venture with Sivilai Asia Co Ltd, has received the Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) certification from the Cambodia State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). This achievement marks a significant milestone as it is the first ADE entity outside Malaysia to obtain business approvals in the country.
ADE Cambodia will play a pivotal role in supporting the aviation ecosystem in Cambodia, leveraging its expertise to provide crucial MRO services not only to AirAsia Cambodia but also to other airlines operating in Cambodia’s major airports.
Mahesh Kumar, CEO of Asia Digital Engineering said: “We are delighted to have received approvals to commence operations of ADE Cambodia. We look forward to providing top-notch MRO solutions to airlines operating to and from Cambodia, in addition to supporting Cambodia’s thriving aviation industry, which will positively impact the local economy and create job opportunities in the country. We would like to record our sincere appreciation to the Cambodia State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) and the Cambodian Government for their warm welcome and recognition of our capabilities. Looking ahead, we are committed to investing further in state-of-the-art technologies, enhancing our capabilities, and developing a skilled workforce at our facility. This also marks the beginning of our growth journey in 2024, as we gear up to expand to other countries soon.”
ADE Cambodia operations will be headquartered at Phnom Penh International Airport, Cambodia’s busiest airport and primary international gateway but will expand to other airports in Cambodia as well. This strategic location positions ADE Cambodia to efficiently serve the aviation needs of the region, leveraging the airport’s vital role in connecting Cambodia with the world.
Tony Fernandes, Chief Executive Officer of Capital A said: We are incredibly proud of Asia Digital Engineering’s accomplishments which continue to grow from strength to strength. With over 20 years of proven expertise from working with AirAsia, their goal to become the leading MRO provider in Asean and beyond, known for high quality, best value and innovative solutions is firmly on track. This milestone comes just weeks after the momentous launch of AirAsia Cambodia and its inaugural flight, underscoring Capital A’s steadfast commitment to expanding our footprint for all of our associated lines of business leveraging on the success of our fast growing aviation Group.”
Captain Rajesh Gill, Director of Flight Operations, AirAsia Cambodia said: “We warmly welcome Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) to Cambodia and are delighted to be their first customer. We look forward to utilising their services to enhance our operational efficiency and to continue delivering exceptional experiences to our guests.”
Established in 2020, ADE has earned customer trust through its professional MRO services, digital products, glowing testimonials, and partnerships with airlines across the region. In December 2023, ADE completed its 100th C-Check within 2.5 years, setting a record time frame since inception. Looking ahead, ADE is focused on its vision to continually deliver exceptional services, expand capabilities, and remain at the forefront of the MRO industry. ADE’s state-of-the-art 14-line hangar in Kuala Lumpur is scheduled to be launched in Q3 this year, further enhancing our ability to serve our clients with excellence and efficiency.
ADE’s dedication to maintaining the utmost quality and safety standards in aircraft MRO is emphasised by a string of milestones. Among these achievements stands the attainment of the EASA Part 145 approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) complementing an extensive array of existing maintenance certifications and authorisations.
About Asia Digital Engineering (ADE)
Founded in September 2020, ADE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capital A Berhad , based in Klia2, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ADE leverages the AirAsia’s Engineering Department’s best practices and unsurpassed combined experience in the region. ADE offers a range of aircraft services for line maintenance, base maintenance, workshop, component and warehouse services, and engineering support services.
Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities and our vast experience in airline engineering managing the world’s best low-cost airline, ADE aims to uphold the highest standards when it comes to professional integrity, quality, reliability, driving greater efficiencies and safety, for all of our customers at all times. More info on https://ade.aero/
Media Queries: Aziz Laikar | azizlaikar@airasia.com | +60123669745
World2Fly Goes Live with Flightman Cabin Manager to Streamline Operations
World2Fly Goes Live with Flightman Cabin Manager
Optimising the Passenger Experience is a key component of World2Fly’s Digital Strategy
World2Fly have deployed the Flightman Cabin Manager suite of products to automate cabin crew operations and improve the passenger experience.
Based out of Palma de Mallorca, World2Fly operates long-haul routes from Madrid to leisure destinations, such as Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Cancun (Mexico) and La Habana (Cuba).
The airline operates a fleet of A350 and A330 aircraft.
Flightman Cabin Manager is a cloud-based solution that provides cabin crew with real-time access to critical information, including passenger manifests, seat maps, and service orders. The application also allows cabin crew to manage passenger requests, such as meal orders, seat changes, and special assistance.
“We are excited to be working with Flightman to improve our cabin operations and provide our passengers with a better experience,” said Alvaro Coromina, IT & Innovation Director of World2Fly. “Flightman Cabin Manager will help us to be more efficient and effective, and it will give our cabin crew the tools they need to provide excellent service and optimise the passenger experience”.
World2Fly is the first airline in Spain to implement the Flightman Cabin application. The airline is confident that the application will help it to improve its crew reporting, reduce costs, and improve Passenger Relationship management.
About World2Fly
World2Fly was founded in 2020 by World2Meet the travel division of the Iberostar Group. The airline operates flights to destinations in Europe, Africa, and the Americas. World2Fly is committed to providing its passengers with a safe, reliable, and affordable travel experience.
About Flightman
Flightman is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for the airline industry. Flightman’s products are used leading airlines worldwide to manage their flight operations, cabin operations, and crew management. Flightman is committed to providing its customers with innovative and efficient software solutions that help them to improve their operations and provide a better passenger experience.
FLYHT and MBS officially partner to enable data loading solution to fully comply with new security requirements
Calgary, Alberta and Gilching Germany May 16, 2024 – FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX-V: FLY) (OTCQX: FLYLF) (the “Company” or “FLYHT”) today announced a partnership with MBS Electronic Systems GmbH & Co. KG (“MBS”), a leading provider of secure data loading solutions that enable compliant avionics software maintenance and safer flight operations. The two companies have been collaborating to develop a secure wireless avionics software and onboard data loading solution, and today announced the official partnership to bring that solution to the market.
Stated William Cecil, Senior Sales Director at FLYHT, “Airlines are seeking airborne data loading and data transfer solutions that meet new cyber security requirements. This partnership exemplifies FLYHT’s “best of breed” technology strategy and we’re excited to combine MBS’ data loading technology with FLYHT’s industry first 5G AFIRS Edge platform hardware. With our combined expertise, we have created a streamlined, secure turn-key solution for airlines based on a single unit that gives airlines a fast path to complying with aircraft software security requirements and improving maintenance efficiency.”
Added Thomas Nicholls, Technical Lead at MBS, “As a leader in the secure portable data loader field, we have seen increased demand from airlines for a “plug-in” onboard data loading solution that meets the guidance of ARINC 645-1 for software distribution and loading. Together with FLYHT, we look forward to serving this growing need among the airlines.”
FLYHT and MBS plan to showcase the new solution to airlines at upcoming shows, including the annual Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC) General Session and Aviation Maintenance Conference (AMC) in Phoenix on May 19-22, 2024 (https://aviation-ia.sae-itc.com/events/aeec-amc), as well as the Aircraft Commerce MRO & Flight Operations IT Conference – EMEA in Amsterdam, June 4-5, 2024 (2024 Airline & Aerospace MRO & Flight Operations IT Conference EMEA – Aircraft Commerce (aircraftcommerceevents.com).
The AFIRS Edge is an aircraft interface device (AID), connecting aircraft data with electronic flight bag (EFB) applications and providing airlines with Wireless Quick Access (WQAR) capabilities, all while serving as a gateway on the aircraft for critical real-time information and onboard data storage. The Edge also serves as a data port for FLYHT’s actionable intelligence services, such as fuel management, aircraft health monitoring, real-time engine data reporting and airport gate performance monitoring. Further, when coupled with a real-time IP satellite connection, the Edge enables weather data customers to work with airlines to implement FLYHT’s weather solutions for enabling enhanced weather forecasting capabilities, providing more accurate and timely warnings of extreme weather, and in the detection and avoidance of contrail generation.
About FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.
FLYHT is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, and is an AS9100 Quality registered company. For more information, visit www.flyht.com.
About MBS Electronic Systems GmbH & Co.KG
Based in Gilching, Germany, MBS provides the e-enabled data loading system of choice for many of the world’s largest and most prestigious airlines. With innovative technologies and unrivalled customer support and cooperation, MBS continually improves their product features and adapts to the changing requirements of the industry. MBS provides a secure, cost effective, reliable data loading solution with a total commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.mbs-electronics.com.
Pioneering sustainable aviation: Philippine Airlines pilots embrace SkyBreathe® OnBoard for eco-friendly flying, a first in Asia
Manila, Philippines, May 14, 2024: Philippine Airlines (PAL) becomes the first Asian airline to adopt SkyBreathe® OnBoard to increase fuel savings live from the flight deck.
The country flag carrier has announced its partnership with OpenAirlines, the leading provider of fuel management solutions for airlines to integrate SkyBreathe® OnBoard into its operations. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the airline’s commitment to environmental responsibility and operational efficiency.
SkyBreathe® OnBoard is a user-friendly digital solution that uses advanced algorithms based on the world’s largest fuel-efficiency database and real-time data to provide live assistance on fuel-saving initiatives in the cockpit.
The solution is part of the SkyBreathe® eco-flying platform, the leading fuel management software today used by 66 airlines worldwide to reduce CO2 emissions and increase efficiency and savings. SkyBreathe® OnBoard is designed to engage pilots and achieve additional fuel savings on the go.
For example, the integrated Direct Assistant enables pilots to receive timelynotifications for in-flight shortcut opportunities for better decision-making. The recommendations consider real-time flight constraints based on the most granted direct routes by Air Traffic Control for fuel-saving and time-saving potential. This strategic implementation is forecasted to yield over 30% incremental improvement in fuel savings compared to normal operations, resulting in a quick return on investment.
By pioneering the integration of this groundbreaking solution, PAL strengthens its position as a forward-thinking leader in the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation.
“Our dynamic partnership with OpenAirlines reinforces our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the aviation ecosystem,” said Capt. Stanley K. Ng, PAL President & Chief Operating Officer.
“Since we started working with OpenAirlines in 2022 with the implementation of SkyBreathe® Analytics, we have achieved significant fuel savings. We have decided to bring this partnership further by adopting the latest innovation from the platform, engaging pilots in applying fuel-efficient initiatives at the right time during the flight. We are convinced that bringing SkyBreathe® OnBoard will further improve PAL’s operational performance.”
“During the flight, pilots are busy performing many tasks, and it’s hard to know which, when, and how to apply fuel best practices. SkyBreathe® OnBoard results from years of dedicated R&D and collaboration with pilots to build an app that can push relevant and timely notifications on fuel-saving opportunities for good and quick decision-making without additional workload. We are honored that Philippine Airlines has become our first customer in Asia-Pacific to adopt SkyBreathe® OnBoard.” Says Alexandre Feray, CEO of OpenAirlines.
“We trust Philippine Airlines’ capacity to elevate fuel efficiency efforts and achieve remarkable savings.”
As the aviation industry continues to devote attention to sustainability and efficiency, collaborations like the one between Philippine Airlines and OpenAirlines attest to the transformative potential of digital solutions in shaping a greener future for air transport.
About Philippine Airlines:
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines’ flag carrier and only full-service network airline, as well as the
first commercial airline in Asia. PAL’s fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft operate scheduled
nonstop flights out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 33 destinations in the Philippines and 39
destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. PAL’s network includes island-hopping
flights to fabulous beach resort destinations, high-tech hubs and eco-tourism havens among the 7,641
islands of the Philippine archipelago, as well as ultra-long-haul transpacific and transpolar flights linking
Southeast Asia to the East Coasts of the United States and Canada. Known for its hallmark heartwarming
and gracious service anchored on “Buong Pusong Alaga” (wholehearted care) embodying Filipino
hospitality at its best, PAL also supports the global economy through air cargo and charter services, while
serving the travel needs of overseas Filipinos as well as businesspeople, tourists and families from all over
the world. For more information, please visit www.philippineairlines.com
About OpenAirlines:
OpenAirlines is a French clean-tech company comprising a team of highly qualified mathematicians,
aeronautical engineers, data scientists, pilots, IT experts, and aircraft performance specialists who
operate from its bases in Toulouse, Hong Kong, Miami, and Montreal. They are specialized in developing
digital technology to help airlines achieve their sustainability and emissions targets. They developed
SkyBreathe®, a comprehensive eco-flying platform for airlines to reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions,
today used by 66 airlines worldwide, including Air France, easyJet, DHL, Norwegian, IndiGo, flydubai, and
Atlas Air. More information: https://www.openairlines.com/
OpenAirlines PR contact:
Solveig Moisan, Chief Marketing Officer
Philippine Airlines PR contact:
Maria Cielo Villaluna, External Communications
cielo_villaluna@pal.com.ph
Republic Airways successfully launches NAVBLUE’s N-Flight Planning solution, first phase of a long-term collaboration for OCC solutions
– First step in long-term collaboration signed last September
⎯ Republic’s entire fleet now using N-Flight Planning to optimise resources and increase productivity
Toulouse, France, 2 May 2024 – NAVBLUE and Republic Airways, one of the largest regional airlines in North America, have successfully launched NAVBLUE’s N-Flight Planning (N-FP) solution, marking the completion of the first phase of the technology collaboration between both companies.
After an extensive phase of planning, testing, training and practice sessions, Republic Airways airline is now using N-FP on its entire fleet of Embraer 170/175 aircraft, which will bring added value to the airline by optimising for minimum flight time, fuel burn or total cost.
N-FP is part of NAVBLUE’s suite of operational solutions designed to optimise flight operations by enabling flight dispatchers to rapidly compute flight plans while considering payload, aircraft performance, current weather, and air-traffic constraints.
Marc Lemeilleur, CEO of NAVBLUE, added, “We are thrilled to help Republic Airways successfully launch N-FP. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both the Republic Airways and NAVBLUE teams. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline operations, optimise resources and increase productivity, and we are confident that Republic Airways will see significant benefits from this implementation. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and supporting Republic Airways in their technology transformation journey.”
Paul Kinstedt, Republic Airways Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, said, “The successful implementation of N-FP is a significant milestone in our strategic collaboration with NAVBLUE”. “It’s a great start and gives us momentum heading into the next phase of the project. For this project to succeed, we need the entire team working together to keep the promises we’ve made to one another in terms of schedules and functionality. The FAA, our partners, our crews and our passengers need to know that this transition will maintain our unyielding commitment to safety, enhance operational efficiency, improve situational awareness and deliver a better travel experience. Those are very high but essential
expectations, but I am confident we’ll meet them. We look forward to the continued rollout of
the NAVBLUE suite of applications”.
The launch of N-FP is the first step in Republic Airways adoption of NAVBLUE’s Digital Operations Control Centre (OCC) solutions. The next phase of the collaboration will involve the implementation of NAVBLUE’s N-Ops & Crew (N-OC) solution, which will provide Republic Airways with a single solution for both operations and crew management, allowing the airline to better automate, manage, and optimise crew schedule planning, day-of-ops crew control, crew training and qualifications and crew mobile access.
About NAVBLUE: NAVBLUE is a leading services company, wholly owned by Airbus, dedicated to Flight Operations solutions and services for airlines and aircraft operators, on the ground and onboard. NAVBLUE combines aircraft manufacturer expertise, flight operations know-how, and agile development to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources, and increase productivity, for a safe and sustainable aviation. NAVBLUE delivers a reliable, optimum, and customized user experience to more than 600 customers worldwide, in a range of areas, including digital cockpit operations, Operations Control Centre (OCC) systems, Flight Ops Engineering, and Performance Based Navigation (PBN). NAVBLUE employs 500 employees spread across the world, with offices in Canada, France, Poland, Singapore,
Sweden, Thailand, UK, and US, and representatives in several other countries across the globe.
Discover NAVBLUE’s solutions here: www.navblue.aero
About Republic Airways: Founded in 1974, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in the United States. Republic Airways operates a fleet of more than 215 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900+ daily flights to 80 cities in the United States and Canada. The airline provides fixed-fee flights operated under its codeshare partners’ brands: American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express. The airline employs more than 6,000 aviation professionals. Learn more at www.rjet.com
Saudia Academy Partners with Gozen Digital Aviation, Deploys Simorg as Digital Training Solution
Gozen Digital Aviation (GDA) is pleased to announce their partnership with Saudia Academy, the training division of Saudia Airlines—the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier. Saudia Academy has selected GDA’s Simorg software as its preferred training management solution with implementation set for May to enhance training efficiency across the organization.
Devran Gozen, Chairman of GDA, highlighted the strategic importance of this collaboration, stating “Our mission at Simorg is to elevate aviation training through innovative solutions. We appreciate Saudia Academy’s trust in Simorg, which reinforces our dedication to excellence in aviation training.”
Mert Yagci, GDA’s Commercial Director, added, “We are pleased to see Simorg emerging as the digital platform of choice in our industry. It is a true pleasure to welcome Saudia Academy to Simorg’s growing community.”
Capt. Ismael S. Alkoshy, CEO of Saudia Academy said: “The launch of this Digital Training Solution is a testament to our dedication to remain at the forefront of the training technology. This strategic expansion reflects our commitment to meeting the dynamic needs of the regional market. We are not just enhancing our capacity; we are actively contributing to the dynamic growth of the training demand expertise in the Kingdom and beyond.”
This partnership between Gozen Digital Aviation and Saudia Academy represents a strategic
commitment to drive digital progress in aviation training and enhance standards.
About SIMORG®:
SIMORG® is an end-to-end and integrated training management software tailored for
simulator centers and flight schools. It integrates features such as scheduling, training
management, maintenance, compliance, inventory management and reporting to support
the operational needs of flight training organizations. https://simorg.aero/
About Gozen Digital Aviation:
Gozen Digital Aviation (GDA) focuses on creating advanced digital solutions for aviation
industry, while also managing the digital strategies of leading companies in the market. GDA
creates high functionality softwares through the expertise gathered from multiple verticals
of aviation. The company is currently dedicated to developing software in segments such as flight operations, training center management, aviation security, ground handling operations, crew scheduling/aircraft management, flight/trip planning and aviation finance. https://gozendigital.com/
About Saudia Academy:
Saudia Academy is a Strategic Business Unit of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation and is considered the only Advanced Aviation Training Center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The academy provides training in all aviation fields including Flying, Inflight Service, Flight Safety, Aviation Security, Aircraft Maintenance, English language, leadership training, Ground Operations, Customer Service, Aviation Management Courses and more. The academy provides professional and quality aviation training in compliance with national and international regulations and Safety Standards to Regional and Global commercial air carriers. The academy is also an IATA Regional Training Partner and an Authorized Training Center, offering IATA courses and certificate programs. https://psaa.com.sa/
For media inquiries, please contact:
Ayşe Dinçaslan: ayse.dincaslan@gozendigital.com
Fahad Gadhei: fgadhei@saudia.com