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the airlines information system. Thales takes on the overall responsibility of implementing the EFB programme
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04 LATEST NEWS AND TECHNOLOGY UPDATES
New ideas and applications are the order of the day in aviation IT: so keeping up with the latest developments
can be a challenge. Use www.aircraftit.com/operations and AircraftIT Operations e-journal to follow the latest
news in your sector.
Editors comment 14 CASE STUDY: A WELL-MANAGED IMPROVEMENT
Stuart Deathridge, Manager, Engineering Projects, Thomas Cook Airlines
Parts of Thomas Cook Airlines were pioneering an electronic techlog (ETL) as early as 2005. Now they have
Aircraft IT Operations data is everywhere but, like any resource, it is moved to the next level of technology and capability.
only as good as our ability to harness it and to apply it as knowledge to
improve the way we work. 18 WHITE PAPER: SMARTER FLEET POWERED BY INTELLIGENCE
Nishant Balakrishnan Senior Managing Consultant Travel &Transportation, IBM Global Business
Data is not difficult: almost anyone can accumulate a lot of it and most people do so, either as
part of their work or to support a hobby. There are even those who accumulate data for the sake
Services, IBM and Nico Metzger Marketing Manager, Airbus Services and Customer Support, Airbus
of it; but that doesnt really add much value to anything. More relevant to us, airlines and aircraft The age of cheap oil is over so airlines and aircraft operators must look to manage fuel costs. Big data holds a
operators generate enormous amounts of data. Sometimes its as a function of the equipment lot of the keys but youll need to know how to use it.
they operate; other data derives from marketing and ticketing; it can be related to what they
carry and the fuel they burn and yet more will be generated meeting obligations to lessors and, 21 COLUMN: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO IT & ME!
not least, regulatory authorities. Yes, accumulating data is not difficult but using it requires thought, a purpose, a plan Predictions for 2014 - Identity as a Mega Trend Paul Saunders
and a means to manipulate and organize data into information blocks then present those in a coordinated manner, As our data footprint grows, so ownership of our identity is shared across increasing systems. Of course this can
which is when data becomes knowledge. Knowledge is very useful. help us, but what if it falls into the wrong hands?
Data management has always been a part of aircraft operations IT but, with the arrival of big data from myriad
sources and with the entry into service of new generation smart digital aircraft that can generate more data in one 22 UPCOMING WEBINARS: YOUR CHANCE TO ATTEND CONVENIENT AND FREE LIVE
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the means to leverage identifiable opportunities. Youll also find the case of an airline that has been using electronic
25 VENDOR FLIGHT LOG: ETS AVIATIONS LTD.
techlogs since they first appeared and is now moving forward to the next level with that technology. And there is a D avid Carlisle offers us insight into ETS Aviation, what they do, what they believe and how their good
comparison of the merits of acquiring a wholly new system against the benefits of modernizing one already working. reputation has been built
In the latest of our Q&A pieces, David Carlisle, CEO, ETS Aviation lets Aircraft IT readers look into the companys
In the Vendor Flight Log, David Carlisle puts us into the picture on what has made ETS Aviation the respected solution
provider that it is today. And, of course, no Aircraft IT Operations would be complete without a look into the World
flight log.
according to IT and Paul Saunders: he considers a key aspect of our own data; identity.
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AviIT consolidate an established CLICK HERE FOR FULL SOFTWARE DETAILS AND FOR A DEMO
ITs IN
CAROUSEL BY AviIT AviIT Ltd announced in early
LONGSTANDING Bluebox Avionics customer British February 2014 that Ian Cooke
Airways and its French subsidiary OpenSkies have chosen has joined its eMan Business
to upgrade their iPad passenger entertainment offer Development Team. Ian brings
on participating transatlantic flights. Both airlines opted many years of technical sales
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in early December 2013 to enhance the IFE experience experience and has most recently
SATELLITE
for passengers with a new purpose-designed Content been working with aircraft
Carousel user interface for their secure iPad solution operators across the globe to
SECONDARY
Bluebox Ai. enhance their passenger cabin
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ELLITES:
Content Carousel delivers a more engaging and intuitive experience. In his new role, Ian will focus on ensuring
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options are
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navigation experience for users, and greater flexibility for that the eMan document management and distribution
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depth of content and filtering options. It also makes best solution is presented to the widest possible market.
use of iOS gestures functionality, recognizing that business We significantly expanded our eMan development
Transparency
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CAN BE US
Multiply
Normal
travelers today are savvy tech users who expect smart and activities over the last 18 months to increase both its
elegant solutions from any device with which they interact. functionality and general market appeal. Enhanced
BA deploys Bluebox iPads aboard A318 aircraft on its support for mobile platforms and subscription
Club World London City service, offering all-seat business management capabilities are just a couple of examples
class flights between London and JFK. Similarly, OpenSkies, that have generated considerable interest, noted
the premium airline connecting Paris to New York, Kevin Clark, Chief Operating Officer of AviIT. eMan has
LLITES:
provides each passenger with a Bluebox iPad for IFE. already established a committed user base and Ian has
Y SATE
The new Content Carousel GUI provided an excellent joined us at a time when the solution has never been
SECONDAR
opportunity for us to enhance the look and feel of the more rounded. We offer both enterprise deployment
iPad deployment, says Bluebox Project Manager Kevin and a hosted, managed service solution with the latter
Birchmore. The upgrade went in with ease and were accounting for the bulk of recent implementations.
really pleased with how it looks. Ian Cooke, Business Development Manager, is equally
LLITES:
PRIMARY SATE
We were really impressed with the look and feel of enthusiastic. eMan is a straightforward proposition. Build on the past, improve in the present,
the new Bluebox GUI; it was an easy decision to move Delivery of technical documents to users wherever prepare for the future with SITA e-Aircraft
forward with the upgrade. Our passengers will now they are, on a wide range of platforms thereby greatly Application Services.
benefit from a more intuitive user interface, coupled simplifying a complex yet critical part of the maintenance Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) reduce the paper
with a tailored selection of programs to fit our Paris- process. It can comfortably co-exist with the existing MRO burden that can weigh down pilots and cabin
Yorkers clients expectations as weve also just enhanced systems and can operate on current IT infrastructure or crew alike. Our take on EFBs is e-Aircraft
our entertainment offer, adds Karin Drylie, Marketing & even be hosted externally by AviIT. It quickly delivers real Application Services: a comprehensive solution
Product Manager at OpenSkies. benefits, which makes for a very exciting sales proposition. that links up your aircraft fleet with your IT
discover
as well as both safety and financial benefits. Our demanding route structure and operational environment requires a
tailored and robust EFB solution. We are confident that our cooperation with AvioVision will provide us with this
We are extremely happy to welcome Widere as a customer in our airline segment, says Kris Van den Bergh,
new heighTs
AvioVisions CEO. Widere is without a doubt a key European operator, and the fact that they have opted for
AVIOBOOK, knowing their challenging daily operating environment, in which they successfully run the largest regional
fleet in the Nordic region, makes us very proud.
IFS celebrates new customers and CLICK HERE FOR FULL SOFTWARE DETAILS AND FOR A DEMO
Go Paperless with display offers the lowest reflectivity and highest contrast
even in the widely varying light conditions of an aircraft
cockpit; the 10-hour battery life keeps up with demanding
Administration (FAA) authorization for Class 1 or 2 EFB
needs for all phases of flight. Through this authorization
process, the MS team completed rigorous environmental
ULTRAMAIN
schedules, helping pilots to get things done while theyre and situational testing of the Surface 2 tablet, streamlining
on the ground and in transit between flights; and with the approval process when airline operators want to use
productivity built-in, its easy for pilots to access two Surface 2 tablets as a Class 1 EFB during flight operations.
apps at the same time, side by side so they can pull up While airlines are still obligated to define their specific use
navigation information alongside weather data to help requirements with the FAA and request specific device
ULTRAMAIN v9, featuring Mobile Mechanic and Mobile Inventory, identify safe and comfortable routes of flight. approval, the completion of these tests for Surface 2
Airlines are increasingly more nimble and competitive satisfies a lengthy and important part of that authorization
enables real-time paperless data collection for the full maintenance and due to technology investments. According to the 2013 Air process. So when airlines look to select Surface 2 for
inventory process. Combine ULTRAMAIN v9 with efbTechLogs, the easy- Transport Industry Insights IT Trends Survey, IT budgets are their EFB initiatives, their timeline to deployment can be
expected to increase, and tablets will play a big role in this significantly decreased. And because this authorization
to-use electronic logbook, and the entire maintenance process becomes IT investment. By 2016 the global level of EFB deployments includes all phases of flight, airlines can confidently
will extend to 87% of commercial airlines and 71% of plan for using Surface 2 tablets as the fully equipped
paperless. Contact Ultramain Systems today. airlines will be deploying tablets to ground crews for and powerful PCs they are, rather than limit their use to
aircraft maintenance. serving just as simple document readers.
Navtech moving forward We are pleased to enter into this new agreement with Print.UK.com, said
Robert Kernahan, VP Charts and Navigation Data Production & GM UK for
regional carrier, operating 100+ flights daily for Air Canada Express with the
addition of the EMB 175 to their fleet, will use NFP to produce flight plans
NAVTECH PARTNERS WITH NEW PRINTING Navtech. They are a very reputable firm and the cost savings we will recognize and optimize their fuel efficiency. European airline Ellinair is also experiencing
VENDOR PRINT.UK.COM will continue through to our customers. Our teams have experienced a smooth the benefits of the cost-effective solution NFP. The airline secured a multi-year
IN mid-December 2013 Navtech Inc., announced their choice for a new transition internally and we expect the same for our customer deliveries, along contract with Navtech and also takes advantage of Navtechs innovative aircraft
printing vendor. Slough-based PRINT.UK.COM is recognized as an innovator with improved output quality. performance tools.
in traditional and digital print technologies with a powerful problem solving Ellinair, a new airline with the International Airport of Thessaloniki as a home
attitude. They have been contracted to print and deliver documentation POPULARITY OF NAVTECH FLIGHT PLAN ASCENDING base is planning to take off in the next while to service major Greek cities. We
updates for Navtech Charts customers including maps, flight paths, AT the same time, Navtech confirmed continuing success with their Navtech Flight are glad that as a new airline we have next to us such a serious company, a very
navigational charts, and aerodromes. Navtech supports many of its customers Plan (NFP) product. Commercial airlines from around the world have committed reliable partner with big experience and quality product support as Navtech,
with a paperless cockpit solution, but some are also required to have printed to Navtech which confirms the operational return and reliability experienced by said Mr. Athanasios Nikoglou, Ground Operations Manager at Ellinair. From
charts documentation onboard as a back-up to their electronic solution. And, customers and validates Navtechs reputation for customer service. my experience of years working for another airline that had multiple Navtech
some customers have not transitioned to the electronic solution. Therefore, Managing costs, providing operational flexibility, and solving complex products, now that we are starting up in such a hard operations environment we
the quality and guaranteed delivery of PRINT.UK.COMs services is vital for all optimization problems are all challenges that our flight planning tool meets head will trust the quality products of Navtech counting on them to solve operational
Navtech Charts customers. on, said Mr. Bill Macey, Product Director, Flight Planning at Navtech. Customers issues with the professional support of a reliable partner.
This partnership will see PRINT.UK.COM significantly increasing its output, implementing NFP experience increased productivity, reduced operational costs Navtech Flight Plan provides complete control over managing mission critical
producing volumes of over 50 million documents every year, all of which must and the ability to use a tool designed for the challenges of today and tomorrow. resources. The updated browser-based user interface allows for dynamic route
reach the flight decks within a strict time-frame. In order to fulfill the contract NFP is developed with the intention of easing the dispatcher/flight planners construction functionality and optimization capabilities. Navtechs fuel burn
with Navtech, PRINT UK has invested in new software to accommodate data workload, while at the same time evolving to accommodate the self-dispatch calculations feature algorithms that allow users to produce optimized flight
updates, installed new Xerox printing equipment, and has acquired additional movement. Navtech chooses flight planning partners which focus on similar plans between any given airport pair, taking all regulatory restrictions into
staff. PRINT UK has also reconfigured their warehouse to create a dedicated challenges and we are pleased with where we are heading. consideration.
area for Navtechs output and fulfillment. Nolinor Aviation is a growing air charter company operating in Canada with a Navtech is also experiencing success in the Asian commercial market and
This is a very exciting contract for us at PRINT.UK.COM and we are looking focus on Arctic Operations. We recently signed a multi-year NFP renewal contract have signed Australias Airnorth and Tokyo-based Vanilla Airlines to NFP services
forward to working with Navtech to deliver this vital function for its customers, with Navtech which also employs aircraft performance tools, Navtech TODC and for multiple years. Vanilla Air is looking forward to using NFP. These scheduled
said Jon Marsh, PRINT.UK.COM Managing Director. Over the last six months, Navtech AODB. Navtech Operations Departments customer service ability to carriers will be able to take more control of their flight planning with NFP as it
we have been preparing for this contract, effectively doubling our capacity respond to our calls around the clock is just one reason why weve used Navtech utilizes advanced weather data to calculate accurate fuel burns, and improved
in order to facilitate the volumes this contract requires, and streamlining our software for over ten years now, said Yves Bergeron, Director of Flight Operations automation allows the airline to recognize NFP as a major component of their
logistics operations. We are confident of our capabilities and are relishing the at Nolinor. operational control solution. The automated functionality of NFP also allows them
opportunity of working with a leading player in the aeronautical industry. Sky Regional Airlines is also a new flight planning customer for Navtech. The to set the level of automation that suits their operation and goals.
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Navtech realizes that each airlines business case for EFB will require a unique
combination of hardware, software, applications, back-office tools, and business
process adjustment. With this in mind, Navtech partners with each customer and
their EFB suppliers of choice to provide the best ROI possible. Discover more
about Navtech TODC and Navtech Charts for EFB at www.navtech.aero.
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China Eastern Airlines selects Thaless entire Avionics Suite Helvetic Airways
KEY POINTS implements PFB
China Eastern will equip TopFlight FMS, the market leader in Flight Management
systems with over 60% market share on Airbus Single Aisle. EFB platform from IFS
TopFlight includes FLS capabilities which no other system can duplicate. IFS International Flight Support, signed a contract with
The client also selected the next gen T3CAS, a complete surveillance solution now the Helvetic Airways for implementation of the PFB Paperless
default platform on all Airbus planes. Flight Bag from IFS.
The first phase of the implementation project started at
REFERENCES the end 2013 covering Helvetics Fokker 100 fleet. Helvetic
1. China Eastern also selected Thaless Low Range Radio Altimeter (LRRA) and Thaless/ Airways will implement the PFB Paperless Flight Bag
CHINA Eastern Airlines new Airbus single aisle fleet will fly with Thaless newest avionics Kannads Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) as part of their selection package. software in the iPad version as a full Class II-b solution for
solutions. The selection, unveiled in early January 2014, includes surveillance systems, 2. Phoenix-based Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems (ACSS), 70% all-phases-of-flight use. The project includes the advanced
flight management systems and head up displays (1). owned by L-3 Communications and 30% owned by Thales, is a leader in safety PFB Back-Office System which: powers the PFB Platform,
Following Airbus announcement to integrate Thaless ACSS T3CAS surveillance platform avionics systems that increase safety, situational awareness and efficiency for centralizes all data flows and controls data import/export
as the preferred solution on all new single aisle aircraft, China Eastern is the first major aircraft operators in all phases of flight. The surveillance platform is compliant to back-end systems and manages all individual deployed
Chinese airline to select this new generation system (2). with existing and future ATM requirements in Europe, US and APAC regions EFB units.
Also equipped on the aircraft will be TopFlight, Thaless Flight Management System and opens the way for ADS-B IN capabilities. Besides offering an integrated TCAS The EFB modules selected for first phase are Weight &
(FMS). This system, developed with GE aviation, is the number one choice for Airbus single (traffic alert and collision avoidance system) Change 7.1, a performance based TAWS Balance/eLoadsheet module, Take-Off Performance module
aisle jets with over 60% market share (3). (terrain awareness warning system) and an ADS-B capable transponder in a 6 MCU based on Navtech data integration, Landing Performance
The Thales Head Up Display (HUD) is the sole solution certified on Airbus aircraft and package, T3CAS also offers a full range of Airbus ADS-B IN functions such as ATSA- module OFF-line, Electronic Flight Planning with full
compliant with the latest Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) roadmap for HUD AIRB (Enhanced Air traffic Surveillance) and ATSA-ITP (In Trail Procedure) on Single CrewBriefing and eOFP for electronic fuel, time checks and
integration in Chinese registered commercial aircraft. Aisle and Long Range aircraft. note functionality, ATC Note Taker module for finger or stylus
China Eastern, already one of our main customers for FMS systems, has now become 3. The Thales FMS system includes powerful hardware combined with the latest certified registration of ATC clearances and ATIS, and full customized
our largest customer for T3CAS Surveillance Systems and Head-Up Displays in China, Airbus Release 1A software is offering second to none reactivity and unique features Voyage/Journey log reporting module (Pre-flight reporting
which we feel will lay the foundations for future ATM requirements in this region said such as secondary flight plan, realistic navigation trajectory computations or FMS and Post-flight reporting with electronic sign-off) along with
Daniel Malka, Vice President and General Manager Thales Avio. Landing System capabilities (FLS) to the flight crew. Flight Leg data export to the Chart Viewer.
Scandinavian Avionics A/S I Billund Aiport I Stratusvej 9 I Denmark I +45 7950 8000 I sa@scanav.com I www.scanav.com
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Operators
avionics upgrade solutions for regional and carrier by passenger numbers. The backbone operating services on behalf of Air Canada
news: Vendors
major airlines, military and general and EASA STC installations on the following aircraft of the fleet is the A320 series, which are Express with Bombardier Q400 and Embraer
corporate aircraft, as well as MROs and OEMs series: Airbus A300/310, A318/319/320/321, E175s.
primarily used for domestic flights; and other
managers in the
integrated web-based CrewBriefing services solutions including aeronautical and other Thessaloniki in Northern Greece for 96
worldwide to private and commercial business ETS AVIATION charts, with products that can be configured passengers in a BAe RJ-85 aircraft. VANILLA AIRLINES
aircraft operators as well as military/utility ETS Aviation has specialized in fuelefficiency as part of an EFB. Vanilla Air Inc. is a low-cost airline in Japan
news
HELVETIC AIRWAYS wholly owned by All Nippon Airways which
operators. programs and emissions data management OSYS Helvetic Airways flies its Airbus A319 and took delivery of its first A320 aircraft in
AVIIT since 2009. The firm created Aviation OSyS VISIUMFUEL provides actionable
information to improve an airlines fuel Fokker 100 fleet to destinations to which November 2013.
AviIT has been providing high quality software FuelSaver software and consultancy program ACM AIR CHARTER there had previously been no non-stop
and services to the aviation sector since 2004. having launched a software and consultancy management program. ACM AIR CHARTER is an intercontinental VIRGIN AUSTRALIA
services from either Zurich or Bern-Belp. Virgin Australia
They blend experience with an technical solution, Aviation Footprinter, for managing PRINT.UK.COM business jet operator of ultra long range
capability and commitment to excellence EU ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme) Established in 1992 PRINT.UK.COM has business jets conducting commercial flights as HELIVIA AERO TAXI Airlines,
requirements. become recognised as an innovator in well as flights on management basis. Helivia Aero Taxi, S.A. is a Greenwich formerly Virgin
to create a range of solutions that address traditional and digital print technologies with Blue Airlines,
requirements within the sector. GREENWICH AEROGROUP a powerful problem solving attitude.
AIRNORTH AeroGroup company.
is Australias
Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc., owns and Airnorth is now the major aviation operator KALITTA AIR second-largest
AVIOVISION T&A SYSTEME in Northern Australia, operating over 185
operates providers of general, commercial, Kalitta Air, LLC is an American cargo airline airline and
AvioVision brings operational solutions to T&A SYSTEME implements IT infrastructure scheduled departures weekly, servicing
government and military aviation services. 16 destinations for in excess of 300,000 offering scheduled and ad-hoc cargo services, operates
mission-critical industries, such as aviation. projects and IT services using established
standard technologies of leading providers. passengers annually. using B747 freighter equipment. B737-700 & 800, A330-200, B777-300ER and
Their EFB Software, the AVIOBOOK, is IFS Embraer E-190AR.
intuitive, smart and integrated with customers IFS International Flight Support is a supplier THALES BANGKOK AIRWAYS NOLINOR AVIATION
legacy systems. of iPad and Windows 7/8 based EFB Platform Thaless history goes back well over a century. Bangkok Airways operates scheduled services A Canadian Charter and Cargo airline VIRGIN GALACTIC
Built slowly and with careful planning, the to destinations in Thailand, Cambodia, China, operating Boeing 737-200 and Convair 580 Virgin Galactic is an American-based, British-
BOEING DEFENSE, SPACE solutions aimed exclusively at the aviation
Group boasts remarkable cohesion and Hong Kong, Laos, Maldives, Burma, India and owned commercial spaceflight company
industry. aircraft.
& SECURITY strength, and has often proven its ability to Singapore. Its main base is Suvarnabhumi which plans to provide suborbital spaceflights
Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one MICROSOFT adapt its structures to prevailing conditions. Airport, Bangkok. OPENSKIES to space tourists.
of the worlds largest defense, space and Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq MSFT) OpenSkies is a premium transatlantic airline WIDERE
ULTRAMAIN SYSTEMS, INC. BRITISH AIRWAYS
security businesses specializing in innovative creates software, services and solutions that Ultramain Systems, Inc.s flagship product, British Airways is the flag carrier airline of that offers superior service, competitive fares Wideres Flyveselskap AS, trading as Widere,
and capabilities-driven customer solutions, help people and businesses realize their full ULTRAMAIN, is a maintenance and logistics the United Kingdom and its largest airline and exceptional value from Paris Orly to operates 42 Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft, on
and the worlds largest and most versatile potential. Microsoft has operated in EMEA solution. Their new product, efbTechLogs, based on fleet size, international flights and New York Newark and JFK for just over 100 domestic and international routes for over 2.8
manufacturer of military aircraft. (Europe, Middle East and Africa) since 1982. replaces paper flight logs. international destinations. passengers per flight. million passengers yearly.
A great way to meet other operators as well as vendors and to hear about the latest technology,
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CURRENT AIRLINE FUEL SAVING (iv) The help to real-time decision making and reacting
POTENTIAL to operational incidents.
In light of the relentless and continuous increase in oil
price between 2005 and 2010, initiatives have already
However, it is very clear that fuel is one of the largest cost factors. Airlines today spend been put in place to help airlines reduce their fuel burn.
The fundamentals of these initiatives have been the
between an estimated 30 percent and up to 50 percent of their operational expenses optimization of existing processes and procedures.
on fuel. This was not always the case. For flight operations this includes notably the
optimization of flight profiles in order to fly the most
efficient routing at the most efficient speeds and
NICO METZGER
MARKETING MANAGER, AIRBUS SERVICES AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Nico holds a degree in aeronautical
engineering and studied at Berlin
Institute of Technology (TUB) and
Toulouse French Civil Aviation University
(ENAC). His career started in 2009 as
an Analyst in the Market Research and
Airbus S.AS 2013. Photo by P. Masclet Forecasts department of Airbus Strategy, on airline
fleet and network forecasting for Global Market
treatment. Half of in-flight data is generated by engines based on sophisticated analysis of historical data exist. Forecast (GMF). In his current position he is in charge
in a six hour flight not to mention about the in-flight Gaining a sound understanding of what has happened AIRBUS of commercial activities for Airbus Services and
and on-ground/maintenance data generated by new in the past is essential for future analysis. Airbus is the worlds leading e-Solutions for Maintenance & Engineering as well as
generation aircraft. The airlines would need to adapt to aircraft manufacturer of passenger for Smarter Fleet, Airbus and IBM.
new techniques to manage and make the most of these airliners, ranging in capacity from
data. An advanced data management system, such as 100 to more than 500 seats. Airbus NISHANT BALAKRISHNAN
one required for fuel efficiency management, needs data champions innovative technologies BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: AIRBUS SMARTER FLEET SOLUTION
from numerous sources and must be equipped to deal and offers some of the worlds most (AIRBUS-IBM JIA) SENIOR MANAGING CONSULTANT & SME GLOBAL
with a large variety of data, which comes from sources fuel efficient and quiet aircraft. Airbus has sold over CENTER OF COMPETENCE TRAVEL &TRANSPORTATION, IBM
like the maintenance information system (MIS), flight 13,600 aircraft to more than 360 customers worldwide. GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES
planning, crew scheduling, in-flight, historical or other Of these, more than 8,100 aircraft have been delivered. Nishant is an aviation industry
external sources such as weather, ATC (Air Traffic Airbus has design and manufacturing facilities in consultant with focus on flight
Control) and seasonal variations, to cite but a few. France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, and subsidiaries operations and maintenance &
The data coming from these sources can range from in the US, China, Japan and in the Middle East. In engineering. He has been involved
being highly structured, like application data,to highly addition, Airbus provides a worldwide network of in strategy consulting engagement
unstructured, such as textual data. A large and yet untapped potential to increase fuel customer support, training and spares centres. for several airlines during seven years
Additionally, the accuracy of data must be assured. It saving performance lies in real-time optimization. In in IBM and has experience in maintaining aircraft
is self-evident that a decision can only be as good as practical terms this means the immediate detection IBM and managing medium sized fleets. Nishant holds
the information on which it is based. The source and of operational events and incidents, identifying a International Business Machines a degree in mechanical engineering, specialization
information need to be trustworthy so that operations smaller or larger panel of potential solutions and then Corporation (IBM) is an information in aeronautical engineering (air frames and engine)
can confidently make data driven decisions that rely on implementing one of them based on certain decision technology (IT) company operating and business management. In his current role, he
more than judgement alone. Leading airlines need to criteria and the subsequent communication within the in five segments: Global Technology Services (GTS), is responsible for business development of Airbus
use smarter technologies to harness big data to define organization. Global Business Services (GBS), Software, Systems Smarter Fleet solution powered by IBM technology.
fuel management strategy along with other departments and Technology and Global Financing. GTS primarily
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AIRCRAFTIT: Your name, your job title and the AIRCRAFTIT: What is the guiding business I believe, is to have reinvented the value principle. AIRCRAFTIT: What is new on ETS Aviations
name of the business? principle that drives ETS Aviation? Our products are smart, high performance tools that development horizon?
DAVID CARLISLE: David Carlisle, founder and DC: To develop smart products that lead the way, provide extraordinary value for money. Similarly, DC: Weve just launched a new FuelSaverTM Pilot
CEO, ETS Aviation Ltd. and to deliver a service that exceeds our customers our consultancy services offer amazing expertise, all Interface with one of our UK customers. Its a very cool
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company five years ago. First, I had seen in the DC: I wanted to create software solutions for the from them? helpful in planning fuel uplifts and identifying
aviation companies I had worked for just what operations team that had the same effect as the DC: I am always disappointed at how slow airlines immediate fuel efficiency opportunities. Next we are
transformational impact smart software can have on autopilot in a cockpit environment. The autopilot are to react to a cost-saving opportunity. We launching a completely new stand-alone product
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value, low-cost software plus consultancy model teams to focus on improving efficiency, safety and systems to track their fuel efficiency. It was hardly of a great deal of development work with one airline,
for the aviation business. I wanted to be the first to cost rather than spending endless hours processing surprising that so many were disappointed with the but it has the potential to solve costly problems for all
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software and support services, via our Aviation efficiency and was recently selected by some of Operations customers?
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130 customers worldwide. some of the smaller airlines. Our other achievement, data, and improves operational efficiency. your time.
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of the blue: the ever increasing speed of change in
todays business environment calls for adaptive, lean,
and yet efficient IT applications that are customized
to the functionality required for the respective
Modernization
industry. However, the reality in many companies
provides for a very different picture. The portfolio of
applications used today is in many cases outdated and
lacks flexibility which, in turn, results in a hindering
of operational efficiency. But today more than ever,
companies need a strong basis for differentiation,
Marc Borkowsky, Business Analyst and Benjamin Walther, responsiveness, and agility to win customers.
This naturally includes an up-to-date portfolio of
joint CEO, aviationexperts suggest overhauling legacy applications that enables them to create even more
value with what they have. Otherwise, there are many
systems for the next generation of information technology competitors gladly willing to overtake you and put
them out of the picture.
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the ever increasing speed of change in todays business environment calls for
adaptive, lean, and yet efficient IT applications that are customized to the functionality
required for the respective industry. However, the reality in many companies provides AVIATIONEXPERTS
aviationexperts is an international technology and
for a very different picture. consulting company in the aviation industry. Since
being founded in 2009 it advises more than 15
LEGACY APPLICATIONS is currently state-of-the-art? customers in 10 countries. With a team of almost 20
ARE SO YESTERDAY Fair enough. The aviation industry has always kept pace consultants at offices in Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi the
Yet, these legacy applications have been supporting with if not pioneered technological developments. Hence, company generated sustainable profits from annual
a multitude of companies processes for years now, while legacy applications may not be state-of-the-art revenues of more than 1million euros. The business
while providing insights and important information anymore, in many cases they comprise an inconceivable analyzes and assesses current portfolios in order to
for employees. But the fact remains; they can hinder a number of customized and perfectly tailored functions advise the best possible solution for current challenges,
company from exploiting its full potential due to their which have been developed over years. Replacing these taking into account costs, efficiency, and adaptability.
high complexity and integration. Another implied risk applications with completely new systems may often be THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL
with legacy applications is that they are bound to hide a trade-off between increasing usability and decreasing But how does an application modernization work?
processes or functions that are overlapping one another. functionality. Initially, the present legacy system and its applications
The term lean certainly describes something else. Of In light of the above, we have created an approach need to be analyzed and assessed for functionality, MARC BORKOWSKY
course, one of the downsides you also need to keep in which replacing legacy, but well-proven and highly efficiency, and adaptability. This evaluation serves Marc Borkowsky is a Business Analyst at
in mind is that a large legacy portfolio is constantly customized systems, is not the only option for achieving as a basis for specifying the desired functions of aviationexperts and works on projects
demanding of extensive and thus costly maintenance state-of-the-art performance. In fact, with regards to the to-be-modernized application. Furthermore, with airline clients on topics such as
efforts, amplifying its inefficiency. And we hardly need finance and processes, the modernization of applications additional interfaces with other (future) systems fuel excellence, process optimization
to mention that all of this may well be happening at the is often found to be more efficient. Nevertheless, we need to be allowed for. The next step is the actual and legal compliance. Marc graduated
expense of innovation. believe that it is of crucial importance to choose a design and modernization of the existing application, with a Masters degree in International
Legacy systems get old, too. In the case of information holistic approach considering the three core topics of which is implemented by using a multitude of Business & Law from the Management
technology, it is the changing environment that makes each application modernization: usability, data integration different techniques. Test automation, code cleaning, Center Innsbruck and holds a Bachelors
applications and software become a legacy. Interfaces and storage, and new functionality. re-engineering, migration, and extraction of legacy degree in Management from the California International
to neighboring applications and databases are out-of- USABILITY. Legacy systems often lack a state-of- functions to new systems are only some of these Business University in San Diego (USA).
date and user interfaces do not correspond to todays the-art user interface, resulting in complex and time- techniques. Ultimately, the modernized application is
standards with regard to graphics and guidance. In consuming processes. Replacing these by choosing released and can continue its operation. BENJAMIN WALTHER
addition, maintenance costs are further increased because the latest graphic frameworks, leads to enormous Benjamin Walther is one of the two
extensive software testing is necessary even when only improvements and savings. CREATING TRUE VALUE CEOs of aviationexperts. As a recognized
small extensions or functionalities are to be added. DATA INTEGRATION AND STORAGE. Since To once more illustrate the possible benefits of a legacy specialist for aviation IT and operations,
the availability of data has rapidly increased during system modernization: one of our recent projects he delivered projects to airlines and
GET THE MOST OUT OF EXISTING the last few years, the integration and storage of included the modernization of an Operations Control airports around the globe, specializing
APPLICATION PORTFOLIOS AND information is an inevitable part of every application System for a major European carrier. As a result, the in the implementation and execution
PREPARE FOR FUTURE CHALLENGES modernization. Thus, it is possible to further enhance carrier was confronted with considerably less expenses of long-term strategies. With his deep
The challenging task now is to find the right strategy and accelerate processes by providing the right because the modernization incurred only 25% of the expertise, the international project
aiming at upgrading your existing application portfolio information at the right time. costs compared to the development of an entirely delivery experience and leadership personality, Benjamin
to meet future demands. When done in the right NEW FUNCTIONALITY. Due to modern new system. Furthermore, a new development would exemplifies aviationexperts commitment to change
manner, costs can be reduced while simultaneously technologies, the opportunity to develop and only have included standard functions, missing all the the clients business. Benjamin graduated in Business
improving performance, reliability, and efficiency. implement new functionality is available. In addition, priceless customized functions that have been added Information Systems from University of Applied Sciences
But why should one focus on the modernization of new architectural concepts allow a simplified over the years. in Frankfurt.
legacy applications instead of buying new software which approach for integrating improvements.
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