Vistair Systems, a leader in the development of aviation document and safety management solutions, has recognised the need to fast track innovations that will help the aviation sector to survive.

With over 65 million jobs supported worldwide by the aviation and tourist sector COVID-19 has had a devastating effect upon its short-term and medium-term prospects.  The industry is in crisis and airlines will only survive if they adopt new operational practices.

Bristol based Vistair’s most recent innovation, launched in July, is the DocuNet Forms Module. This is an additional element to DocuNet, the aviation sector’s leading document management solution. Typical annual savings for an airline with a fleet of around 100 planes, using Vistair’s suite of products, can be up to £1,000,000.

Throughout the pandemic the Vistair team has continued to support the document and safety requirements of over 30 commercial, aerospace and defence organisations worldwide.

The team transitioned to remote working and maintained worldwide communications with, and delivery to, clients in North America, Europe and Australasia ensuring documentation was compliant with respective regional air authorities’ requirements. This service supported several major airline groups including British Airways, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Norwegian and Qantas. 

The integrated DocuNet Forms module means that DocuNet’s airline clients can now create and distribute digital staff declaration forms throughout their operation, straight from an iOS or Android device loaded with the DocuNet viewer.

This enhancement has been developed in line with our client’s need to satisfy new EASA requirements surrounding normal operations during Covid-19 and other procedural operational requirements.

Additional functionality includes a daily pop-up feature, facilitating secure and easy data collection that is compliant with GDPR and a flexible notification system to ensure relevant stakeholders are alerted of any staff showing Covid-19 symptoms.

Ian Herbert, CEO comments “As airlines start to resume operations, getting accurate information fast is crucial. Collecting and sharing data quickly between the front line and the operation will not only protect the safety of their staff and customers, but also ensure their operations continue to run smoothly as possible. Our purpose is to stand on the side of and by the side our clients, and collaboration is the key ingredient at this time.”

Currently being rolled out to our global client base the feedback has been uniformly positive.

Mark Micallef, Technical Pilot at Air Malta comments: “During the Covid-19 pandemic, Vistair has provided both pragmatic and value-enhancing support. They have done a fantastic job implementing the Covid-19 declaration form for our staff and we are truly impressed with the continued evolution of DocuNet and unique ability to assist Air Malta in maintaining the highest level of compliance in our documentation.”

Vistair Systems has throughout its existence recognised the need to provide innovations and improvements that will help the industry develop and, at this time, recover. The DocuNet Forms Module is a follow up to other recent introductions including developments that support viewing Airbus’s operational document library (‘OLB’) and achieving the JOSCAR accreditation, a valued credential in the Defence Industry.

Vistair’s innovative approach to aviation document management is recognised throughout the world. During this pandemic, its services have become particularly attractive resulting in a number of prospect opportunities. The newest client is XTRA Airlines, a US airline based in Texas, scheduled to come onboard in August.