• Electronic Technical Logbook replaces paper processes and enables real-time communication
• Another milestone in the long-standing partnership between Eurowings and AVIATAR

Eurowings Technik is the first CAMO organization in the Lufthansa Group to complete the introduction of the AVIATAR Electronic Technical Logbook (eTLB) for the entire fleet of Eurowings’ flight operations. As a result, paper-based processes in the cockpit, such as the documentation of pre-flight checks and the recording of technical defects by the cockpit crew on forms, which had to be entered manually and therefore with a time delay into various systems, are now redundant. By connecting to AMOS, the maintenance and engineering software used by Eurowings Technik, the digital logbook solution enables communication between crew and maintenance in nearly real time and provides information on the technical condition of the respective aircraft.

Eurowings and AVIATAR can already look back on many years of successful partnership: As one of the first partners of the digital platform founded by Lufthansa Technik, Eurowings and AVIATAR are working together to further develop digital solutions and enable more stable and reliable flight operations. The value airline of the Lufthansa Group already uses a variety of AVIATAR solutions: Condition Monitoring for fleet monitoring, Predictive Health Analytics for predictive maintenance and the Engineering Analytics Suite for modern fleet management. The introduction of the eTLB now marks a further milestone in the collaboration.

Matthias Gruber, Vice President Technical Fleet Management Eurowings and Managing Director Eurowings Technik said: “The eTLB is a milestone in the digitalization of our processes in the cockpit and in maintenance. Not only does it enable us to make flight operations more efficient, but the replacement of paper processes also represents a decisive step towards greater sustainability. We look forward to continuing to work with the AVIATAR team to shape an innovative, efficient and sustainable future together.”

Frank Martens, Senior Director Sales AVIATAR and Digital Products at Lufthansa Technik, added: “To meet the expectations of our partners and customers as well as our own ambitious goals, here at AVIATAR we are constantly striving to develop the best digital solutions on the market together with our partners. We look forward to continuing to drive digital transformation in aviation together with Eurowings to maximize efficiency in technical operations.”

AVIATAR’s Technical Logbook offers prefilled text blocks and automated input masks that capture technical issues of the aircraft during flight and on ground. It therefore replaces time-consuming manual entries into paper books and improves data quality as well as transparency. The solution works with any hardware device (e.g. tablet, smartphone or desktop computer) and provides pilots with access to aircraft status anywhere and anytime. It also offers back-up processes in case of connectivity issues. Real-time data availability, directly connected with the M&E (maintenance and engineering) system, ensures maintenance on arrival and enables a seemless pilot-to-maintenance collaboration – leading to decreased turnaround times and costs. In addition, the standardized data structure helps airlines to gain insights into trend analytics.

About Eurowings:
Eurowings is the value airline of the Lufthansa Group and thus part of Europe’s largest airline group. With its clear positioning as Europe’s value carrier for leisure and business travellers, Eurowings clearly distinguishes itself from the ultra-low-cost carrier segment, allowing its customers to fly affordably and flexibly with numerous booking options and extras as well as customer-friendly services. With its value concept, the German airline is responding to the core needs of today’s air travellers: even greater flexibility, comfort and sustainability. Eurowings offers direct flights to around 150 destinations within Europe. With 13 international bases – including Mallorca as Europe’s number one vacation island – the Lufthansa subsidiary is one of the largest t leisure airlines in Europe. It currently has a fleet of around 100 aircraft and employs over 5,000 people.

About AVIATAR:
Launched in 2017, AVIATAR is the independent platform for digital products and services developed by Lufthansa Technik. The platform offers its users digital products ranging from predictive maintenance to automated fulfilment solutions. AVIATAR combines fleet management solutions, data science and engineering expertise to provide a comprehensive range of integrated digital services and products for airlines, MRO companies, OEMs and lessors that seamlessly integrate with physical fulfilment in Tech Ops and beyond.

About Lufthansa Technik:
The Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as maintenance, production and design organization, the company employs more than 23,000 people in dozens of locations around the globe. Lufthansa Technik offers the full range of services for commercial, VIP and special mission aircraft. The portfolio includes maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of airframes, engines, components and landing gears, as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products and digital fleet support.