Aircraft IT Operations V15 Q2 2026

CASE STUDIES: CORSAIR • SMARTWINGS • ITA AIRWAYS • AZUL LINHAS AÉREAS • WIZZ AIR • PORTER AIRLINES • AIRCRAFT IT FOCUS: PAUL SAUNDERS

V15 Q2 2026

ITA AIRWAYS ADOPTS AI FOR DISPATCH

More agile dispatch workflows

AZUL LINHAS AÉREAS

Optimizing flight efficiency, saving fuel

PORTER AIRLINES

Transforming Operations for growth

WIZZ AIR

Climb, cruise and descent fuel saving

CORSAIR

Optimizing flight trajectories

SMARTWINGS

Electronic Tech Log for efficiency

VENDOR FLIGHT LOGS: AIRINT’ SERVICES • BYTRON AVIATION SYSTEMS • EMNIFY • OPENAIRLINES GROUP • YONDER AG • SKEDFLEX • OPERATIONS SOFTWARE DIRECTORY

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Aircraft IT OPERATIONS: It solutions for efficiency without compromise

Airlines and operators are currently facing a challenging

time with a number of factors disrupting their business

models. There is nothing we can do to resolve current

geopolitical instability but there are things that airlines

and operators can do to mitigate the effects of that

instability. It’s all about manifestations of efficiency using

IT, digital processes and all available data to ensure that

aircraft fly the most efficient routes with the most

efficient fuel management; all supported by fast and

accurate Operations systems while maintaining the

highest safety and environmental standards. To

learn about what is available to help airlines and

operators manage their businesses more efficiently and

effectively in difficult as well as trouble-free times, go to

www.aircraftit.com where you’ll find a library of articles

and webinars covering the challenges faced by airlines

and operators and, more importantly, an array of

solutions available to address them. Also, every quarter,

our eJournal, includes a selection of the latest and best

solutions and news from IT developers and vendors

working for the aviation sector.

In this issue, ITA Airways needed to bring its Operations

up to date and, to that end, adopted an AI solution to

transform Dispatch workflows. The case study tells the story

of that adoption and implementation. With very rapid growth,

Porter Airlines needed to bring its Operations systems up to

the highest standard and their case study covers how the

airline used outside experience and expertise to ensure a

smooth upgrade. To minimize time lost in resolving technical

defects. Smartwings selected and implemented an electronic

technical log, saving time and improving efficiency: you can

read about their success in this issue.

In the air, in-flight efficiency is an important contributor to

fuel management and the Azul Linhas Aéreas case study in

this issue shares with readers that airline’s successful

experience applying forecasting and operational modelling

for optimum flight efficiency. Fuel is, of course, an

important enough matter to warrant its own dedicated

solutions. The case study from Corsair explains how a

solution that optimizes flight trajectories, saved fuel and

reduced CO2 emissions while Wizz Air’s case study details

how a solution to improve fuel efficiency in climb, cruise

and descent engaged pilots for optimum results. And, as all

of this has to be done safely, our ‘Introducing…’ article looks

at a new safety management solution. We also bring you

news of a major development for Aircraft IT with the launch of

our sister platform and eJournal for the maritime

sector, Seacraft IT

Added to all that, we have a thought provoking ‘Focus’

from Paul Saunders on measuring AI performance, and

informative Flight Logs from AirInt’ Services, Bytron Aviation

Systems, emnify, OpenAirlines Group, Yonder AG and

SkedFlex. There is the usual round-up of news and

technology developments and the useful ‘Operations

Software Directory’ all making Aircraft IT Operations:

solutions to improve performance in an uncertain world.

AIRCRAFT IT OPERATIONS • V15 Q2 2026 • 3

CONTENTS

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE OF AIRCRAFT IT OPERATIONS

06 Latest News and Technology updates

Keeping up with what is happening in a complex and

evolving business world is a challenge. At Aircraft IT

Operations or here in the Aircraft IT Operations

e-journal the latest developments are sorted and

ready to read.

48 UPDATE: Seacraft IT takes to the oceans

Ed Haskey, Director of Aircraft IT and Seacraft IT

The shipping sector is about to benefit from a

successful formula that has already succeeded for

another prime global transport sector.

50 CASE STUDY: ITA Airways adopts AI for

more agile dispatch workflows

Andrea Pergola, Technical Flight Dispatcher & Flight

Dispatcher Instructor, ITA Airways

ITA Airways is transforming workflow dispatch with

integrated data streams and AI-driven analytics.

58 VENDOR FLIGHT LOG: AirInt’ Services

Philippe Orcel, Head of Sales at AirInt’ Services,

completes his Flight Log.

60 CASE STUDY: Wizz Air gained better

performance with a new solution

Jaime Romero Waldhorn, Fuel Efficiency Manager

at Wizz Air

Wizz Air tackled the challenge of fuel burn by

implementing solutions that support pilots across climb,

cruise, and descent.

68 Stop Timing AI. you’re measuring

the wrong thing

Paul Saunders is Senior Director of Product

Management, Platform at Comply365

Paul senses that we’re not really understanding the

differences AI could make for us: here’s why.

70 VENDOR FLIGHT LOG: Yonder AG

Beat Reusser, Chief Customer Officer at Yonder AG,


72 CASE STUDY: Porter Airlines Transforms

Operations for growth

Brent Card, Vice President Flight Operations at

Porter Airlines, and Barry Humby, Director of

Technology at AeroATeam

A major Operations systems transformation enables

Porter Airlines to take on new aircraft and

expand at pace.

78 VENDOR FLIGHT LOG: Bytron

Aviation Systems

Dan Cook, Head of Marketing at Bytron Aviation

Systems, completes his Flight Log.

80 CASE STUDY: Azul models

inflight fuel savings

Caio Garcia Senior Manager — Fuel Efficiency, Azul

Linhas Aéreas

How Azul Linhas Aéreas takes advantage of

forecasting and operational modelling to optimize

inflight efficiency.

88 VENDOR FLIGHT LOG: SkedFlex

Shereen Worthington, Senior Director of Finance at

SkedFlex, completes her Flight Log.


90 CASE STUDY: Smart move: Smartwings

boosts operational efficiency with

transition to eTechLog8

Pavel Hovorka, Avionics Engineer and ETL

Administrator at Smartwings

Operational efficiency receives a significant boost at

Smartwings with the implementation of a fleet-wide

Electronic Technical Log.

98 INTRODUCING: An Introduction to

AI-Powered Safey Management

Alan Sternberg, General Manager of Artificial

Intelligence at Comply365

As data volumes grow, Comply365 have developed a

means to better corral and process data, freeing

people to be creative and have oversight.

102 VENDOR FLIGHT LOG: emnify

Frank Stoecker, CEO and co-founder of emnify,


104 CASE STUDY: Corsair cuts fuel

consumption by optimizing

flight trajectories

Nicolas Moraes, Airbus A330 Line Captain,

Instructor and Examiner, Corsair

Fuel efficiency champion Corsair uses FlytOptim to

optimize flight trajectories and reduce CO2 emissions.

110 VENDOR FLIGHT LOG:

OpenAirlines Group

Erik Borrat, Chief Revenue Officer at OpenAirlines

— CEFA Group, completes his Flight Log.

112 Operations Software directory

A detailed look at the world’s leading Operations

IT systems.

NEWS & TECHNOLOGY

New Vendors

Too much data.

Not enough clarity.

Turn operational noise into clear,

actionable decisions —

before every ight.

Flight Brief Suite

See it in Action →

simpfly.aero

Reading any issue of Aircraft IT will

confirm that, at the heart of the website,

Webinars and eJournal are our Vendors.

Given that, it should be no surprise that

we are always extremely pleased to

welcome a new member to join the

Aircraft IT Vendor Panel. In this issue, we

are welcoming Simpfly, an exciting vendor

of Operations solutions.

Simpfly delivers engineering-driven flight

operations solutions designed to support

better decisions across the cockpit and OCC

— built for charter, cargo, business aviation,

and regional operators with lean, highperformance

teams. The solutions

offered are:

• Flight Brief Suite transforms complex

operational data — NOTAMs, weather,

airspace, and performance constraints —

into a structured, decision-ready briefing

for every flight.

• Managed EFB Operations provides

complete EFB lifecycle management:

implementation, regulatory approval,

performance data, W&B, documentation,

and ongoing compliance — without

internal overhead.

• Performance Engineering delivers

on-demand Flight Operations Engineering

support: escape routes, EOSID

procedures, route feasibility studies, and

airport risk assessments.

• Compliance Intelligence uses AI to

automate gap analysis against IOSA, ISO

9001:2015, and local CAA requirements

— identifying risks before audits.

• Aeronautical Data Services provides

curated airport GIS, flight procedures, and

flight trajectory datasets structured for

integration into safety, planning, and

analytical workflows.

Welcoming Simpfly to the Vendor Panel,

Scott Leslie, COO, Aircraft IT said, “This close

affiliation with vendors has ensured and

continues to ensure that Aircraft IT users and

readers will always have access to the latest

and the best information. We are so pleased

to welcome Simpfly to the panel and I know

that they’ll contribute significant value for our

users and readers.”

Airline & Aerospace MRO & Flight

Operations IT Worldwide Conferences

APAC — 14th & 15th October 2026

Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

GLOBAL — 2nd & 3rd December 2026

Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow UK

For more, visit: www.aircraftit.com/ops/conferences.


‘‘To every flight

operations

professional

navigating this

crisis.

We don't have all the

answers. But we've been

working alongside 80 airlines

through this, and we want to

share what we're seeing.

The past few weeks have been

brutal. Fuel prices surging,

airspaces closing, operations

under pressure.

We see it, we feel it alongside

you.

Our mission has always been

to help airlines fly more

sustainably. Right now,

that mission feels more

urgent than ever, as airlines'

economic sustainability is at

stake. Fuel can now account

for 45% of your costs. Saving

3% to 5% on your #1 cost can

represent millions.

Speed matters now.

Fuel efficiency does not have

to start with a 12-month

transformation program. It

can start with fast, targeted

action on your highestimpact

levers. JetBlue, for

example, recovered its full

investment in just three

months (Aircraft IT Ops

Journal 2025 Q4). Others in

our community are achieving

similar momentum today.

Whatever your situation,

whether you fly with

SkyBreathe ® today or are

simply looking for a way

through, we want to be

useful. If it would help to

review your current fuel

performance together, explore

short-term levers, or simply

talk through what others in

the community are doing to

weather this storm, we can do

the introduction.

Just reach out, we're in this

together.''

Alexandre Feray

CEO & Founder,

OpenAirlines

www.openairlines.com

NEWS & TECHNOLOGY

WinOps announces new partnership with SolitAir

WinOps was proud to announce,

in mid-March 2026, a new

partnership with SolitAir as a

new WinOps customer. WinOps

highly values the trust SolitAir

has placed in their team, and

looks forward to a long-term

partnership where WinOps can

contribute to the growth and

success of SolitAir’s operations.

As SolitAir continues to expand its

express cargo network, it is excited to

support its teams with efficient, scalable, and

operationally focused solutions. This

collaboration reflects a shared commitment

to innovation, reliability, and operational

excellence in the air cargo industry, and

SolitAir is excited about what the two

businesses can achieve together.

SolitAir is headquartered at

Dubai World Central (DWC) and

continues to accelerate its

regional and international

expansion as the UAE’s

dedicated B2B, Middle Mile,

airport-to-airport, express cargo

airline. With a rapidly growing

network across the Middle East, Africa, the

Indian Subcontinent, CIS, China, and

beyond, the airline is strengthening trade

lanes that connect the Global South to the

world. SolitAir operates a 220,000 sq. ft.

state-of-the-art cargo facility at Dubai World

Central (DWC) with direct runway access and

full custodial control, ensuring fast, secure,

and high-volume cargo movement.

Designed for efficiency and compliance,

the facility enables seamless airside and

landside operations. Operating a modern

fleet of Boeing 737-800 freighters, SolitAir

is on track to expand from seven to 20

aircraft by the end of 2026. While the original

target was to connect 50 cities by 2026,

SolitAir has already achieved 38 active

routes today, underscoring the rapid pace

of its network expansion. These include

key hubs such as Hong Kong, Mumbai,

Dhaka, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Istanbul,

Riyadh, and Almaty.

WinOps is a global aviation technology

company focused on simplifying and

strengthening airline and operator

operations through intelligent, purpose-built

software. Headquartered in Switzerland, with

a dedicated Product Development hub in

Spain, WinOps combines Swiss precision

with world-class engineering expertise. The

businesses’ international footprint reflects

how they think about aviation: global by

nature, uncompromising on quality, and built

for real operational complexity. WinOps was

created by aviation professionals who

understand the realities of daily operations;

fragmented systems, regulatory pressure,

tight margins, and the need for real-time

clarity. That insight drives everything they

build. WinOps’ platform unifies flight

operations, crew management, training,

compliance, scheduling, and commercial

workflows into one connected ecosystem,

giving airlines a single source of

operational truth.

Book a demo today

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The best office in the

world, deserves the

best EFB solution.

NEWS & TECHNOLOGY

SalamAir choose EFOS Training

Skywise

An Airbus digital

services company

We combine aircraft manufacturer expertise & digital know-how

to transform operational complexity into predictable & profitable

performance, ensuring resilient & sustainable operations.

Interoperable digital solutions for resilient end-to-end operations

In mid-April 2026, Evoke Systems was

pleased to announce that SalamAir has

selected EFOS Training as their Training

Management System of choice.

SalamAir is an airline with a very clear

vision for its future. As they grow and evolve,

they are working hard to transition into

evidence and competency-based training

and assessments. This shift makes it vital to

adopt solutions that can effectively support

this evolution, embed and standardize

training delivery and generate the insights

needed to create a more adaptive training

environment. All these factors will help the

airline to get the best performance from its

crew members while also supporting their

ongoing individual development and

growth overall.

James Cartwright, Senior Commercial

Manager said, ‘We are very proud and

excited to have been chosen by SalamAir to

support them on this journey. We are equally

pleased to be further expanding our

customer base in the Middle East, a region

where airlines have been using EFOS to

great effect for many years’.

SalamAir is Oman’s low-cost airline,

launched in 2017 to provide affordable and

flexible travel. It operates a modern fleet of

Photo credit: Md Shaifuzzaman Ayon

15 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft,

serving more than 40 destinations across

over 15 countries, including domestic routes

within Oman. Built on its “Travel Your Way”

philosophy, SalamAir offers competitive fares

and customizable options to suit different

travelers, without compromising on safety or

comfort. Its brand reflects Oman’s culture

and natural beauty, with ‘Salam’ symbolizing

peace and warm hospitality.

Evoke Systems Limited has been

delivering innovative cloud-based solutions

to the aviation industry for over 20 years,

specializing in crew training, leave

management, shift handover and incident

management, and document management.

Serving airlines, cargo and low-cost carriers,

private charters, and the wider aviation

industry across the globe, Evoke helps to

streamline and automate processes,

improve workflows, and ensure

compliance. By supporting stretched

departments with effective tools that

leverage automation and powerful data

insights, Evoke empowers teams to work

safely, and with greater organization and

efficiency. Their proven platform, EFOS,

enables users to stay informed, motivated,

and operationally ready.


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NEWS & TECHNOLOGY

JetBlue signs for Skywise Fleet

Performance+ solution

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In late April 2026, Skywise, Airbus’

recently launched digital services

company, announced at MRO Americas

that it has signed an agreement with

JetBlue to deploy its advanced Skywise

Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+) solution. The

contract will extend the digital solution

capabilities across JetBlue’s A320 Family

aircraft and its growing A220 fleet,

supporting improved aircraft availability

and maintenance planning.

As one of Airbus’ most advanced digital

services, S.FP+ enables airlines to integrate

real-time monitoring, accelerated

troubleshooting, and enhanced reliability

assessments. By leveraging aircraft data and

predictive analytics, this platform optimizes

maintenance scheduling to reduce

operational disruptions and ensure

consistent, data-driven fleet performance.

“By implementing state-of-the-art

technology like Skywise Fleet Performance+,

JetBlue is giving our Technical Operations

team more advanced tools to monitor aircraft

condition and health, respond more quickly,

and plan maintenance more effectively,” said

David Marcontell, Vice President Technical

Operations at JetBlue. “That helps us

improve fleet dependability, strengthen

reliability and operate with an important

edge in efficiency and execution.”

The JetBlue agreement expands

Skywise’s presence in North America and

reflects growing adoption of digital

services across the region. It also marks one

of the first customer agreements announced

since the launch of Skywise earlier this

month, echoing Airbus’ ambition to

seamlessly continue supporting airline

operators with integrated and

scalable solutions.

Airbus’ Global Services Forecast for

North America, also announced at MRO

Americas, highlights connectivity and digital

solutions as the fastest-growing segment of

the aviation services market over the next

two decades, creating valuable solutions for

more efficient operations and savings for

the industry.

With operations in the U.S., Canada and

Colombia, Skywise brings together Airbus

expertise in aircraft systems, flight

operations, and data analytics to support

airline customers globally.


© 2026 SKYKEYS GmbH • Herrengasse 2-4, 1010 Vienna, Austria • sales@skykeys.aero

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beyond the FMC for optimization.

Flying a day without Loretta –

something was missing.

I wish every integration was

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WHAT LORETTA DOES:

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Transparent cost, time, and fuel impact

Clear guidance for speed and altitude decisions

Fully offline, no connectivity required during flight

Intuitive interface with key operational information

Supports quick re-evaluation when conditions change

Integrates turbulence and contrail awareness

Minimal setup, no workflow disruption

Seamless integration into existing systems

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NEWS & TECHNOLOGY

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”What if your OCC could focus

only on what truly matters?”

OBE Solutions’ CustoTool now imports

any Airbus manual — seamlessly

Airlines can now import,

customize, and manage any

Airbus flight operations

manual directly in OBE

Solutions’ CustoTool,

OEM manuals

with the new

converter module.

Airbus operators can

now import their full fleet

documentation into CustoTool

seamlessly — and manage it

alongside company manuals or

other manufacturers’ manuals.

Built on over 25 years of XML

documentation expertise and deep mastery

of both the Airbus FO Exchange data model

and the ATA 2300 specification, OBE

Solutions’ new converter makes this

possible. Available as a standalone tool or

integrated directly into CustoTool’s import

module, it handles the entire conversion

pipeline automatically. The experience for

the user is straightforward: import an Airbus

FO Exchange package, and the content is

immediately available to manage and edit in

CustoTool — just like any other manual. The

ATA 2300 conversion happens transparently

in the background.

That unified experience extends to the

full scope of an airline’s documentation.

Airbus manuals, other OEM content, and

company manuals authored natively in the

tool all live in the same system, managed

with the same skillset and the same revision

process. With OBE Solutions’ intuitive user

interface and complete functional coverage,

airlines/operators can cover all types of flight

Airline Customization

ATA 2300 Native

operations data in a single unified

system, for all user profiles, for all

authoring and

customization purposes.

This is the practical

Crew Viewer

promise of ATA 2300: not

just a documentation

standard, but the foundation

for a genuinely manufactureragnostic

approach to flight

operations content

management. No proprietary

formats to navigate. No specialist

knowledge required per OEM. No

duplication of effort as your fleet evolves.

OBE Solutions — an active member of

the ATA e-Business Program and the first

company to deliver complete ATA

2300-native implementations — is building

towards that future one converter at a time.

This major enhancement positions OBE

Solutions as a unique solutions provider:

avoiding the support of proprietary data

models, their solutions, based on the ATA

2300 standard, allow operators to fully

manage all OEM-originated technical

manuals as well as non-aircraft related

manuals (i.e. company manuals) with a

unique common tool and data model.

The next step is already in development:

a reverse converter from ATA 2300 back to

Airbus FO Exchange format, targeted for

later in 2026. This will allow airlines to feed

downstream tools and viewer applications

that rely on the Airbus proprietary format,

completing the round-trip and removing a

key barrier to full adoption.


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NEWS & TECHNOLOGY

OpenAirlines achieves ISO 27001

Certification, strengthening digital

trust in aviation

OpenAirlines was proud to announce, in

mid-March 2026, its ISO 27001

certification, covering the full scope of the

company: its software and cloud services,

all its data — including the protection and

processing of customers’ data — the

offices and infrastructure, and

OpenAirlines’ internal processes

and governance.

Security has always been part of

OpenAirlines’ DNA. ISO 27001 does not

mark the beginning of this journey; it

formalizes years of work and investment by

the company’s teams. It confirms that

OpenAirlines is a trustworthy, long term

partner, continuously strengthening its

practices and working closely with airlines

to raise the bar on digital trust in aviation.

In the context of rising cyber threats,

geopolitical tension, and massive

digitalization, this certification is a clear

commitment to OpenAirlines’ airline

customers, for today and the long term:

critical flight and sovereign data are

protected, and their OpenAirlines solutions

will remain resilient and fully operational,

even in the event of a cyberattack.

You might wonder what that means. This

short article explains all the things you need

to know about OpenAirlines’ ISO 27001

certification, starting with the basics.

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is the leading international

standard for Information Security

Management Systems (ISMS). It defines how

an organization should manage information

security through a systematic

approach that includes:

• Identifying and assessing security risks.

• Implementing appropriate technical and

organizational controls.

• Defining clear roles, responsibilities,

and governance.

• Continuously monitoring, reviewing, and

improving security measures.

Unlike a simple ‘security checklist’, ISO 27001

is a comprehensive management framework

that is audited regularly by an independent

certification body. It covers people,

processes, and technology.

Certification by BSI, a global leader in

standards and certification. In our case,

OpenAirlines’ ISO 27001 certification has

been issued by BSI (British Standards

Institution), a globally recognized and


NEWS & TECHNOLOGY

accredited certification body and a long

standing actor in the development of

international standards.

You can verify our certification status

directly in BSI’s public database.

Why ISO 27001 matters

for airlines

For airlines operating amid more serious

cyber threats, global instability, and an ever

more digital ecosystem, Information Security

is not just an IT issue. It is directly linked to:

• Operational continuity — Ensuring that

digital services and data remain available

and reliable to support daily operations.

• Protection of sensitive data —

Safeguarding flight, operational, and

commercial information against

unauthorized access or misuse.

• Regulatory and contractual requirements

— Meeting increasing expectations from

regulators, partners, and customers on

data protection and security.

• Trust in digital transformation —

Supporting the adoption of advanced

analytics, cloud solutions, and AI with a

solid security foundation.

This certification translates into an

internationally recognized level of assurance

for airlines that rely on our solutions to

support their operational performance.

Concretely, this recognizes that:

We systematically identify and

manage information

security risks

We maintain a formal risk management

framework to identify, assess, and treat

threats to our systems, data, and operations.

Risks are regularly reviewed, documented,

and mitigated through appropriate technical,

organizational, and contractual controls.

We apply strict access control

and segregation of duties

Access to systems and data is granted on

a “need-to-know” and “least privilege”

basis. Role-based permissions,

approval workflows, and segregation

of duties reduce the risk of

unauthorized access, data misuse, or

configuration errors.

We follow formal processes for

incident response, business

continuity, and change

management

Security incidents are handled through

documented procedures, from detection

and containment to root-cause analysis and

corrective actions. Business continuity and

disaster recovery plans help us maintain

service in the event of a major disruption,

and structured change management

processes ensure that updates to our

systems are tested, reviewed,

and controlled.

Our practices are regularly

audited and

continuously improved

Independent audits verify that our controls

are effectively designed and implemented.

Findings are tracked and addressed, and we

use audit feedback, internal reviews, and

customer requirements to continuously

improve our security posture.

Did you know?

CEFA Aviation is ISO 27001 certified as well.

This means both OpenAirlines and CEFA

Aviation apply the same internationally

recognized standard for managing

information security, across software, data

and processes.

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NEWS & TECHNOLOGY

Smart4Aviation to deliver weight

and balance and load planning

solution for easyJet

Smart4Aviation, a global provider of

innovative airline IT solutions, signed an

agreement in mid-December 2025 with

long-standing customer easyJet to deliver

Smart LOAD, its fully exception-based

weight & balance and load planning

solution. The implementation marks a key

milestone in easyJet’s journey towards

centralized, highly automated load

control operations.

easyJet and Smart4Aviation share a

well-established partnership, with the airline

already leveraging Smart4Aviation’s mobile

solutions for Pilots and Cabin Crew,

supported by the advanced communication

and alerting module Smart COMM. Building

on this proven ecosystem, easyJet’s decision

to adopt Smart LOAD was a natural

progression aligned with its operational

efficiency strategy.

By centralizing load planning on

Smart4Aviation’s integrated platform,

easyJet aims to unlock tangible operational

benefits, including enhanced automation,

fuel savings, improved on-time performance,

and significantly reduced aircraft turnaround

times. A key driver is the minimization of

manual effort required from flight crews

during Load and Fuel Confirmation

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operational priorities.

Smart LOAD is a state-of-the-art,

exception-based weight & balance solution

designed to automate and optimize load

planning, engaging operational staff only

when deviations or irregularities occur. The

system supports both centralized and

decentralized load control models and is

suitable for airlines as well as ground

handling organizations. Highly configurable,

Smart LOAD adapts to diverse operational

workflows and stakeholder requirements,

covering not only core load planning but also

adjacent processes such as flight planning,

baggage and cargo planning, fuel loading,

passenger reconciliation, and the captain’s

final approval. The solution fully complies

with international air traffic regulations and

airline-specific business rules, including

cargo compatibility, Dangerous Goods

handling, and MEL item processing.

Smart LOAD also includes a dedicated

mobile extension available on EFB, already

in use by easyJet pilots, eliminating the need

to introduce additional cockpit applications.

In addition, Smart4Aviation provides a

web-based mobile application built on

Progressive Web Application (PWA)

technology, enabling access across a wide

range of mobile devices and platforms. This

mobile capability is designed to streamline

workflows for ramp agents and other

turnaround stakeholders who do not have

access to desktop systems or EFBs.

“We are looking forward to working

closely with easyJet in the coming months to

deliver the expected operational benefits

and to support their transition to centralized

load control. We truly appreciate the trust

placed in Smart4Aviation” said Maciej

Migacz, Director of Sales & Marketing at

Smart4Aviation.

“Smart LOAD has already demonstrated

its efficiency and measurable value across

multiple airlines worldwide, and we are

confident it will significantly enhance

easyJet’s loading operations” added

Volodymyr Pysaruk, Product Owner

of Smart LOAD.

“We are delighted that our fully integrated

platform is able to connect all operational

touchpoints at easyJet. Seamless integration

across modules will ensure smooth weight &

balance and load planning operations, fully

aligned with the applications already used

on easyJet flight decks across Europe”

concluded Shaun Landy, Product Owner of

Smart4Aviation’s Mobile Applications and

Key Account Manager.

easyJet is the low-cost, European,

point-to-point airline that operates more

than 1200 routes across more than 37

countries and over 160 airports with its

fleet of over 350 Airbus aircraft. They use

their cost advantage, operational

efficiency and leading positions in primary

airports to deliver low fares for customers —

making great value travel accessible

for everyone.

Smart4Aviation is a company founded to

provide web-based, mobile solutions and

services to optimize, simplify and improve

airline operations. It offers a wide portfolio of

high-quality, fully scalable and compatible IT

products to key aviation players all over the

world. Smart4Aviation’s software is

successfully utilized by many airlines

including Air Canada, Qantas, Iberia, Alaska

Airlines, Air France, Cebu Pacific, Delta Air

Lines, easyJet, Smartwings, Philippine

Airlines and MEA. S4A’s headquarters are

located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with

offices in Poland. You can also meet them in

Toronto, Canada and New York City, USA.

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Lido mPilot receives EASA Non-

Technical Objection Letter

supporting EFB operational approval

• Voluntary EASA evaluation confirms alignment with EU air operations

regulation for Lido mPilot 7

• Lido mPilot is the first GPS interference awareness solution within an EFB

evaluated by EASA and found compliant

• Airlines benefit from simplified regulatory validation and OPS approval

processes when rolling out the EFB solution Lido mPilot 7

across their fleet.

In mid-March 2026. The pilot navigation

solution Lido mPilot 7 from Lufthansa

Systems received a Non-Technical

Objection Letter (NTOL) from the

European Union Aviation Safety Agency

(EASA). The voluntary evaluation confirms

that the Electronic Flight Bag solution

(EFB) aligns with the applicable EU air

operations regulation.

For airlines and aviation authorities, this

evaluation provides regulatory clarity in an

area where operators remain responsible for

obtaining operational (OPS) approval from

their competent national aviation authority.

By proactively requesting the EASA

evaluation, Lufthansa Systems supports

airlines in facilitating and accelerating their

approval process when introducing or

upgrading to Lido mPilot 7 and activating

additional modules.

What does the EASA NTOL mean

for airlines?

The NTOL reduces regulatory friction and

lowers uncertainty during EFB rollout and

upgrade projects. In practical terms,

the evaluation:

• Confirms alignment with EU air

operations rules;

• Provides operators with pre-validated

compliance material;

• Reduces the effort required to

demonstrate compliance to national

aviation authorities;

• Supports faster transitions to paperless

cockpit environments.

Whenever airlines activate additional

modules such as in-flight weather and

Airport Moving Map (AMM), or out-of-the-box

functionalities such as iPad mirroring on the

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are required to seek OPS approval by their

local regulator. Providing the EASA NTOL

can streamline authority evaluations and

reduce approval effort.

First evaluated GPS interference

awareness solution in an EFB

With this step, Lufthansa Systems positions

itself as the first provider whose GPS

interference awareness solution within an

EFB application has been evaluated by

EASA and found compliant with the

applicable regulatory framework. At a time

when GPS interference is increasingly

affecting flight operations in certain regions,

this evaluation underlines the maturity and

robustness of the solution.

Similarly, Lido mPilot enhances usability

in A350 cockpits through native iPad display

mirroring. Pilots can seamlessly mirror and

extend their iPad content directly onto the

A350 display units, enabling interaction with

Lido mPilot via cockpit peripherals, with the

application depicting real time position

sourced directly from the aircraft’s avionics.

This improves operational efficiency and

streamlines pilot workflows.

“By voluntarily undergoing the EASA

evaluation, we underline our commitment to

regulatory transparency and safety in

mission-critical cockpit systems. The

Non-Technical Objection Letter supports our

airline customers in accelerating their OPS

approval process while reducing regulatory

uncertainty,” said Andreas Medlhammer,

Product Owner Lido Charting Applications at

Lufthansa Systems.

Lido mPilot as a mission-critical

cockpit solution

Designed for airline operations, Lido mPilot

enhances pilot situational awareness and

streamlines cockpit workflows. The

integrated charting application for iOS

provides seamless access to terminal charts,

a dynamically generated enroute map, an

Airport Moving Map (AMM), weather

overlays, and operational documents on the

iPad. By elevating flight-relevant information

based on aircraft position and flight plan, the

solution reduces information overload and

supports safe and efficient

aircraft operations.

The latest version, Lido mPilot 7.1, was

published in mid-March and introduces

several usability improvements, including a

new Liquid Glass user interface for a clearer

and more consistent user experience and

Grouped Enroute Company Layers to

simplify layer management. Further

enhancements include Vertical Profile

Autofocus, which automatically highlights the

relevant upcoming section of the route,

supporting pilots in maintaining situational

awareness. The release also enables the

automatic addition of enroute alternates

from ATC flight plans directly into the flight

folder. Lido mPilot 7.0 was introduced in

2025 and is already in operational use. The

NTOL further strengthens confidence in the

current version and future developments

within the product line.

Lufthansa Systems GmbH, a leading

airline IT provider, has been shaping the

future of digital aviation for 30 years. Helping

airlines unlock their full potential, the

company combines profound industry

know-how with advanced technological

expertise. A subsidiary of the Lufthansa

Group, the company offers its more than 350

customers worldwide a portfolio with often

market-leading products that cover all airline

business processes — on the flight deck, in

the cabin, and on the ground.


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Building tomorrow’s operators:

Skynet Aviation brings the control

center into the classroom

Paul Chevalier, General Manager SkyNet Aviation & Satellite

Communication introduces a new OCC education program

There has long been a

tension at the heart of

aviation education: how

do you teach the realities

of operational control to

students who have never stood inside a

working Operations Control Centre

(OCC)? Textbooks describe the theory.

Simulators capture the mechanics of

flight. But the nerve center where flight

following, dispatch, crew coordination,

weather intelligence and real-time

decision-making converge has historically

remained off-limits to students until their

first day on the job. SkyNet Aviation

is changing that.

In early May 2026, we were proud to

announce that our REACH NEXT Gen

aviation operations platform is now

embedded within Swinburne University of

Technology’s Bachelor Degree of Aviation

Management, making SkyNet one of the

first aviation technology providers in

Australia to formally integrate an operationalgrade

OCC environment into a tertiary

aviation curriculum.

Students enrolled in the program can

complete the Bachelor of Aviation


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Management, Majoring in Aviation

Operations and have the opportunity to

interact with the same platform used by

regional carriers, Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO)

operators and aeromedical services across

47 countries. There are multiple units of

study where students can have hands on

experience including AVA20027 — Airline

Crew Planning and Resourcing, AVA20028

— Airport and Airline Planning: Factors and

Outcomes and AVA30014 — Operations and

Disruption Management. They will learn to

interpret live flight tracking data, understand

how day-of-operations decisions are made

under pressure, and develop the systems

literacy that modern aviation employers

increasingly expect from day-one hires. This

strengthens graduate’s ability to build

professional flight hours and

operational confidence.

For Swinburne University, the integration

reflects a deliberate commitment to

industry-relevant education. For SkyNet, it

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reflects something we believe strongly: the

aviation industry not only needs better

software, but it helps shape students to be

better-prepared to use it.

Aviation is navigating a period of

significant workforce transition. The cohort

of experienced OCC professionals who

built their skills through decades of

on-the-job exposure is ageing. The next

generation will enter the industry faster, in

more complex environments, and with

higher expectations placed on them from

the outset. Embedding REACH NEXT Gen

into Swinburne’s Aviation Degree is a

practical expression of that belief. When

these graduates walk into their first

operations role, the platform will be familiar.

That familiarity has real safety and efficiency

value for the operators who hire them. We

look forward to expanding this initiative

further and invite other institutions invested

in the future of Australian aviation

to reach out.

In early April 2026, ACFT PERFO was

proud to welcome Challenge Airlines

Belgium as a new customer. By choosing

ACFTPERFO’s LVL (Low Visibility

Operations) solution, Challenge Airlines

Belgium is reinforcing its commitment to

operational excellence and enhanced

safety in all conditions.

ACFTPERFO’s LVO solution is designed

to support crews and operators with precise,

reliable data — ensuring a repeatable and

confident decision-making process.

ACFTPERFO are excited to support

Challenge Airlines Belgium in optimizing

their operations and achieving even

higher standards.


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picture.

Then build

on it.

Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data delivers the complete

global picture with live worldwide flight tracking, GNSS

interference monitoring, and turbulence detection —

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StorkJet considers what to do when

every drop of fuel counts

Fuel efficiency has always been part of

aviation’s DNA. And every oil crisis has

pushed the industry to look for new ways

to reduce aircraft fuel burn. Developing

technical solutions takes time. Changing

operational policies and procedures can

happen much faster. In the current

environment, one principle stands out

more clearly than ever: every drop

of fuel counts.

Fuel vs. time-related costs:

adjusting the Cost Index

So, what Cost Index should be used when

every drop counts? As fuel costs rise while

time-related costs remain unchanged, the

Cost Index should decrease. Today, with fuel

prices 2–4 times higher than last year, the

Cost Index should decrease accordingly. But

this also raises a valid question: when fuel

becomes the priority, is Cost Index still the

right way to think about flight optimization?

Wouldn’t it be better to fly in a way that

minimizes fuel burn, regardless of

time-related cost?

Yes, it would. And the best way to do that

is to use Cost Index = 0. With CI = 0, the flight

planning system and optimization tools (such

as FlyGuide FPO) optimize speed and cruise

altitude for minimum fuel burn on a

given route.

What changes when CI = 0?

Flight planning.

• Fuel required to fly to the alternate airport

decreases (and if alternate fuel is not yet

being planned with CI = 0, it is worth

considering regardless of the

current situation).

• Trip fuel decreases.

• Depending on the airline’s fuel policy,

other fuel components

may also decrease.

• The aircraft requires less block fuel on a

route planned with CI = 0 than on one

planned with CI > 0.

• Lower planned fuel means lower aircraft

weight which, in turn, reduces actual fuel

burn through the Cost of Weight effect.

Flight management.

• Speeds recommended by the FMS or

in-flight tools such as FlyGuide FPO (RN1)

become fully optimized for

minimum fuel burn.

• Recommended cruise altitudes from the

FMS or FlyGuide FPO also move toward

those that minimize fuel burn.

How much fuel can this save?

That depends on the current Cost Index, the

level of OCC and pilot compliance, and the

in-flight optimization tools in use. For a typical

low-cost carrier that used CI = 10 last year, we

estimate that implementing CI = 0, together

with the right toolset and good compliance,

can reduce fuel burn by around 1%.


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What are the side effects of

implementing CI = 0?

On-Time Performance.

Cost Index 0 increases flight time. On

short-haul flights, typically by a few minutes.

On long-haul flights, by around a dozen

minutes. The impact varies from flight to

flight. In some cases, it is negligible, in

others, more noticeable: it depends on

route length, wind component, and

altitude constraints. To mitigate the impact

of CI = 0 on OTP, it is worth introducing

a procedure that allows crews, during

cruise, to increase CI above 0 once the

predicted landing time becomes reliable,

so the flight does not arrive too late. This

should be done thoughtfully, by

checking what increasing Cost Index

actually delivers in terms of time & fuel

difference. If the time saving is marginal, CI =

0 may still be the best choice. If not, CI can

be increased up to a predefined level

respecting in-flight fuel management criteria.

In FlyGuide FPO pilots can verify the CI

change impact on time and fuel burn and

adjust accordingly.

Note: CI units differ across FMS types and

configurations: CI = 1 kg/min = 1.323 hlb/h.

Higher time-related costs.

If crew, maintenance, or leasing costs are

time-dependent, they may increase. The

scale of the impact depends mainly on how

significant those costs are and what Cost

Index was used previously.

Pilot comfort.

Slightly lower speeds and higher cruise

altitudes may reduce pilot comfort. That said,

aircraft are designed to operate efficiently at

such speeds and altitudes. Aircraft

manufacturers already provide training

materials that can support a

transition to CI = 0.

To support this change, StorkJet has also

prepared a dedicated Knowledge Base in

the app for pilots.

What are the main barriers to

achieving savings with CI = 0?

Compliance.

For a new policy to deliver results, the whole

company needs to be aligned. Everyone

needs to follow it, and everyone needs to

provide feedback when issues or

limitations appear.

StorkJet provides tools to monitor the

use of Cost Index, as well as the selected

speeds and altitudes on operated flights.

This makes it possible to fine-tune policies

and achieve the best possible outcome

wherever feasible.

Air Traffic Control.

ATC instructions to maintain higher

speeds vary by region and traffic density.

This can negatively affect compliance,

although it should affect all operators

more or less equally. If there is an

opportunity to influence local ATC policy,

it is worth opening a dialogue to align

speed instructions with today’s fuel-saving

reality. One example would be reducing

mandated descent speeds by 20 knots

for all traffic.

Conclusion.

In the current fuel and aviation market

environment, CI = 0 is one of the most

immediate and practical operational levers

airlines can use to reduce fuel burn. With the

right procedures, tools, and operational

alignment in place, it can deliver measurable

results across the network.

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This year, StorkJet’s User Group Meeting

took off in a new format as the Fuel

Efficiency Forum — an event dedicated to

practical fuel efficiency, operational

analytics, and innovation in

flight operations.

For this edition, StorkJet brought the

event from Poland to Mexico, making it more

accessible to clients and partners across the

Americas. Over two days in Cancun, aviation

professionals exchanged experience,

discussed current operational challenges,

and explored how data, machine learning,

and AI-assisted tools can support smarter,

more efficient airline operations.

The forum opened with a company

update and a discussion on the fuel market

reality airlines are facing today, including

practical actions that can already help

improve efficiency and reduce costs. The

agenda also covered AI and operational

analytics, FuelPro LAB, and a hands-on

workshop focused on real airline challenges.

StorkJet was pleased to welcome guest

speakers from its customers and partners.

Marco Antonio Charles, Director of OCC and

Operational Efficiency at Volaris, shared the

airline’s optimization journey with StorkJet

and early impressions from using AI-assisted

tools. Jaime Romero Waldhorn, Fuel

Efficiency Manager at Wizz Air, presented

the airline’s transition from FMS speeds and

altitudes to tail-specific Flight Path

Optimization. The forum also included

partner perspectives from Avionica and

Hinfact, covering automated flight data

transfer and pilot training.

Across both days, discussions covered

overburn, aircraft performance models,

smarter dispatch decisions, savings

calculation methods, pilot situational

awareness, data storage and security, and

upcoming product development.

The event was also a strong reminder of

the value of long-term client relationships

built on trust, results, feedback, and

continuous value delivery.

StorkJet would like to thank all

participants who joined the Fuel Efficiency

Forum in Cancun. Their insights, questions,

and ideas continue to support the

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“In reality, most airlines discover at least

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expectations,” said Klaus Olsen in

mid-March 2026. In recent reviews, EFB

Admin Services has seen recurring issues

in areas such as:

• EFB Policy & Procedures alignment with

current regulations;

• Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) and

documentation updates;

• MDM governance and device

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AeroATeam is back from a great

week at DOMOpalooza…

… energized about what’s ahead in their partnership.

DOMO technology continues to simplify

how intelligent solutions are delivered into

operations. AeroATeam is your launchpad.

With a top-tier partner agreement,

AeroATeam and DOMO are taking their

collaboration to the next level — bringing

practical AI, data, and operational

intelligence into the aerospace industry.

Together, they’re delivering turn-key

solutions that integrate directly into airline

and MRO operations — driving real-time

insight, automation, and measurable results.

From TechOps maintenance,

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they’re helping operators:

• Make faster, data-driven decisions;

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• Improve asset utilization and reliability;

• Scale with cloud-based solutions.

This is more than analytics — it’s real

operational transformation. AeroATeam

integrates directly with TRAX, AMOS, and

other ERP platforms, while leveraging

DOMO’s native connectivity to Databricks

and Snowflake — unlocking the full power of

data you may already have with DOMO and

AeroATeam. AeroATeam is excited to keep

building the future with their airline and

technology partners.

ACFTPERFO welcomes LOT to its

LVO Desktop Assessment solution

Low Visibility Operations are essential

for airport resilience and operational

continuity. With the evolution of the

regulatory framework, EASA now

allows LVO assessments to be

performed through a desktop

methodology. This represents a major step

forward for operators and airports,

enabling assessments to be conducted

more efficiently and without relying solely

on traditional paper or

PDF documentation.

However, to truly unlock the value of this

approach, the assessment process must be:

• Automated;

• Reliable and traceable;

• Repeatable worldwide;

• Capable of detecting and assessing

changes at every AIRAC cycle.

At ACFTPERFO, they believe that digital

automation is key to making LVO desktop

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robust. Theirsolution combines high

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OpenDay 2026: The OpenAirlines–

CEFA group brings 140+ Flight Ops

experts to Toulouse to advance

aviation operational excellence

OpenAirlines, provider of the leading

SkyBreathe® fuel efficiency solution for

airlines, hosted the 6th edition of

OpenDay 2026 in Toulouse from April 20

to 23. The flagship event brought together

140 flight operations professionals,

including representatives from 50 airlines

worldwide, for four days of collaboration,

networking, and shared expertise. This

year’s edition marks the first OpenDay

held by the newly formed OpenAirlines–

CEFA group, following the March 2026

acquisition of CEFA Aviation, a global

leader in 3D flight data animation for pilot

debriefing and safety analysis.

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From concept to global impact:

how Aireon came to be

April 4 marked an important day for

Aireon’s Operational Service, as it

commemorated the business’s

Anniversary. In its seven years in service,

Aireon has revolutionized the aviation

industry — going from a small start-up to a

highly recognized and widely respected

industry leader. “We started with an idea

and a couple of PowerPoint slides, and we

created a fully functional company that

provides a safety-of-life service, globally,”

said Don Thoma, Aireon Chief

Executive Officer.

In the early days of Aireon, the team

spent a significant amount of time educating

the market on the new concept of spacebased

automatic dependent surveillance

broadcast (ADS-B) and the safety-critical

nature of the service. Early support from

major Air Navigation Service Providers

(ANSP) and industry leaders, such as NAV

CANADA, NATS, and Iridium, were critical to

Aireon’s development as it provided both

funding and industry credibility, helping

validate the initial concept of space-based

ADS-B. Their continued support of Aireon

has helped expand global adoption and

maintain trust across the aviation industry.

“From the beginning, our ANSP investors

and industry partners have effectively been

our best salespeople. They took the initial

risk, adopted the technology, and proved its

interoperability with existing infrastructure

without requiring massive overhauls. To this

day, they help bridge the gap between

technical capability and operational reality,”

said Vinny Capezzuto, Aireon Executive Vice

President and Chief of Operations.

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Even with reputable industry partners

investing in the technology, there were

doubts about Aireon’s new service. Many

competitors created confusion in the

marketplace, even going as far as to say that

the ADS-B network would be insufficient.

However, Aireon proved the critics wrong

and delivered on its promises and now

retains over 25 ANSP customers and over

30 commercial customers. “In the years

following our initial operational milestone, we

have made changes to the system, the

payloads, and added extensions and new

applications to serve the commercial

market,” said Mike Garcia, Aireon Chief

Innovation Scientist. “Being a part of a

diverse and innovative team helped bring

these concepts and innovations to life while

leveraging the systems real-time, global

coverage in ways that were previously

limited to terrestrial-only networks.”

As Aireon progressed, the size of the

team expanded, but many of the founding

employees remain with the company today.

“The biggest change in Aireon has been its

growth. I have watched Aireon grow from

day one, starting with employee number

one, and it’s been amazing to watch the

company evolve over time,” said Yalonda

White, Aireon Facilities Manager.

But what remains unchanging is the

company culture and the importance that the

Aireon executive team places on keeping

employees a priority. “Although we have

grown immensely in the time that I have

been here, our executives still put

employees first, they value us, and this is still

as great a place to work as it was 10 years

ago,” says Xiaoyun Yang, Aireon

Accounting Manager.

In an industry where information drives

performance, Aireon is focusing on building

the capabilities to meet tomorrow’s

challenges. This new and exciting growth

phase for the company means adding to the

core team, particularly in sales and business

development to support our ANSP and

Commercial Data Services customers and

creating a product development capability.

“We are now poised to achieve our vision to

have Aireon data and solutions embedded

into the fabric of the entire aviation

community so as to inform vital data-driven

decision-making processes across all

aviation stakeholders,” said Thoma.

Some of the most important work in

aviation happens far beyond the view of

what passengers can see, enabled by

technology orbiting high above Earth, such

as Aireon’s space-based ADS-B. “Of all the

aviation projects I’ve been involved in, the

Aireon mission is by far the most rewarding.

We are a vital link in the aviation value chain;

I often describe our work as a ‘noble cause.’

Whether it’s supporting search and rescue,

enhancing tactical air traffic control, or

assisting the intelligence community, we are

making a tangible difference and, ultimately,

saving lives,” said Capezzuto.

At Aireon’s seven-year Operational

Anniversary, more than 90 countries are

using Aireon services for air traffic

surveillance and air traffic management.


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Mission success: Aireon achieves full data redundancy

For a system like Aireon’s, resilience is

fundamental. Delivering continuous,

real-time surveillance data to customers

around the world requires more than

redundancy on paper — it requires the

ability to transition seamlessly when it

matters. This is exactly what Aireon set out

to achieve with its ‘Hot-Hot’ architecture.

Announced in mid-April 2026. The concept

is simple: instead of relying on a single

active data path, the system maintains two

independent, continuously active paths

(Hot-Hot). While the primary path is in use,

the redundant path is muted.

Aireon’s data service architecture is

supported by four key sites: the primary

Hosted Payload Operations Center (HPOC) in

Leesburg, Va.; the backup HPOC at the

Technical Support Center (TSC) in Chandler,

Ariz.; and the primary and backup Aireon

Processing and Distribution (APD) customer

service sites in Ashburn and Herndon, Va.

Aireon’s core network structure

Prior to Hot-Hot, Aireon operated with a

single active path. In the event of a

disruption, restoring service required a

manual switchover across multiple layers of

the network and which required a four-hour

window for the switchover. Hot-Hot was

designed to significantly reduce that window

to only 30 minutes. The next step was to test

the actual Hot-Hot switchover process. As

part of maintaining Aireon’s EASA certification

and in response to customer expectations,

the team transitioned live operations

from the primary segment (SNOC–Ashburn)

to the backup segment (TSC–Herndon). This

marked the first time the system had been

operated entirely from its redundant path.

Officially running service operations from

the backup segment, TSC-Herndon.

The switchover was conducted over two

separate days a week apart. In all, the effort

was completed quicker than expected, and

customers did not experience any significant

disruption to their service. In addition to

validating the architecture, the transition

enabled planned maintenance at the primary

site — demonstrating that the capability is not

only valuable for contingency scenarios, but

also for routine operational needs.

Following completion of maintenance

activities, Aireon executed the transition back

to the primary segment a week later. This

switchback was completed in just 23 minutes

and the primary site was restored to full

operational capability, reflecting both

increased efficiency and growing operational

confidence, and the SNOC was restored to

full operational capability.

“Achieving full data redundancy with our

Hot-Hot architecture marks a major step

forward in operational resilience. These

milestones demonstrate that our approach is

not only conceptually sound but also works in

practice — reducing recovery time from hours

to under an hour while ensuring seamless,

reliable service our customers can trust,” said

Vinny Capezzuto, Chief of Operations.

Just as importantly, the effort highlights

the level of coordination and preparation

across teams required to successfully execute

a transition of this scale.

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ASAP explains how to increase engine

life using reduced thrust take-offs

All aircraft operators are trying to reduce

expenses to stay competitive in the

market. One easy way to do this is to take

advantage of reduced thrust take-offs.

Using reduced thrust settings on take-off

will reduce the wear-and-tear on the

engines, extending their life and reducing

maintenance costs. Reduced power

take-offs will also use less fuel.

What is a reduced thrust take-off?

A reduced thrust take-off is when a take-off is

conducted with a lower thrust/power setting

that is less than the maximum power

available. This can be accomplished in one of

two ways: through a specific derate value,

usually specified by the manufacturer, or

through the assumed temperature method,

which is sometimes called FLEX temperature.

This news item will focus on the assumed

temperature method, as the specific derate

method is usually straightforward and

published in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).

It is well known that an aircraft’s take-off

performance reduces as the outside air

temperature increases. This is because of

the lower air density and the reduction in

engine thrust with temperature. This has led

to the development of the Assumed

Temperature methodology to reduce

take-off thrust. If an aircraft’s planned take-off

weight is below the maximum take-off

weight to meet performance requirements,

we can look at the performance calculations

for hotter and hotter outside air

temperatures. We can compare the

performance results to the actual weight of

the aircraft and select a temperature that

provides thrust reduction while still meeting

performance requirements (single engine

gradient, runway length, obstacle clearance,

etc.). This selected temperature becomes

the ‘assumed’ temperature.

Regulatory requirements

The FAA has issued Advisory Circular

Number 25-13 that governs acceptable

reduced thrust take-offs in the United States.

Similar guidance exists in other jurisdictions.

Some critical requirements from the FAA

Advisory circular are:

• A maximum of 25% reduction in thrust

from full-rated thrust is allowed.

• Relevant v-speeds must be checked

against the minimum control speeds at

the ambient temperature.

• A full-rated thrust take-off must be

demonstrated regularly.

• Reduced thrust take-offs are generally

not authorized for contaminated

runway surfaces.

ASAP STAR Functionality

The assumed temperature methodology is

available through the ASAP STAR application

for any aircraft type/operation that allows for

its usage. When an exact condition analysis

is performed, the application will compute

the take-off performance analysis using full

power. If the aircraft’s planned take-off

weight is below the maximum take-off

weight, it will also display performance

calculation results for the maximum

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Evoke Systems and The Airline Pilot

Club announce strategic partnership

to advance data-driven

airline training

In late February 2026, Evoke Systems

Limited and The Airline Pilot Club

announced a new commercial

partnership, bringing together the

combined strengths of EFOS Training and

Amelia AI to support airlines as they

advance their Evidence-Based Training

(EBT) and Competency-based Training

and Assessment (CBTA) programs toward

a more data-driven, risk-aware future. The

partnership combines Evoke’s proven

Training Management System (TMS)

capabilities with APC’s AI-enabled

Competency Management System (CMS),

creating a complementary solution

designed to help airlines strengthen

operational oversight, improve training

effectiveness, and deliver measurable

business outcomes for airlines.

A Modern TMS + CMS Model

for Airlines

In this collaboration, EFOS Training remains

the operational backbone for training

delivery — supporting scheduling, program

oversight, compliance, and regulatory

reporting. Amelia AI is positioned as a

competency intelligence layer, operating

alongside and above the TMS to extract

deeper insight from qualitative training data.

This TMS + CMS approach enables airlines

to move beyond simple scoring and

compliance metrics, providing visibility into

competency, resilience, and performance

trends across fleets and bases. The result is

insight that supports not only Training and

Standards teams, but also Flight Operations,

Safety, and senior leadership — including

COO and CFO stakeholders increasingly

focused on risk exposure, training efficiency,

and avoidable cost.

Turning Training Data into

Meaningful Insight

While EBT and CBTA have transformed how

airlines measure competence, scores alone

do not tell the full story. Instructor comments

and observations, narrative feedback, and

contextual judgment are essential, yet

historically under-utilized. By combining

EFOS Training’s structured competency

framework with Amelia AI’s ability to analyze

and surface insight from qualitative instructor

input, airlines gain a clearer, more complete

picture of training effectiveness. This

enables earlier identification of emerging

risks, more consistent instructor calibration,

and continuous refinement of training

programs — all while preserving instructor

authority at the center of the

assessment process.

“AI adds credible value to training

delivery by supporting the human expertise

to delivery truly adaptive learning and future

decision making.” Said Craig Howard, CEO,

Evoke Systems Limited

“The system is one of the biggest advances

in Line Maintenance, Engineering and Operations

that I have ever encountered.”

Andy Pyett, Line Maintenance Control

British Airways CityFlyer


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Built on Proven Capability and

Real-World Experience

The partnership combines operational,

technological and data expertise:

• EFOS Training: The TMS of choice for

airlines that are evolving and improving,

using real world training insights to drive

efficiencies, adapt learning, put people

first and make informed decisions.

• Amelia AI: an advanced analytics

capability purpose-built to extract value

from narrative training data and

competency evidence.

Together, they provide airlines with a

practical, scalable solution that enhances

consistency, management awareness, and

decision-making while supporting individual

development and long-term progression.

Craig Howard stated: “Through EFOS,

airlines are capturing more training data than

ever before, but the real value lies in the

embedded knowledge and how that can be

used to support future decisions and

improvements. By partnering with The Airline

Pilot Club, we’re combining our class-leading

EFOS TMS and 20 years of implementation

experience with leading edge technology

and solutions available in Amelia AI. All of our

airline customers are at different stages of

their analytical and AI journeys and adoption

will take place at different paces and as the

regulations evolve as we’ve seen with EBT

over the past decade. Whether it’s EFOS

driven insights or the combination of EFOS

with Amelia AI, airlines will be able to find the

right balance where AI adds credible value

to training delivery by supporting the human

expertise to delivery truly adaptive learning

and future decision making.”

Cedric Paillard, Chief Operating Officer at

the Airline Pilot Club added: “EBT and CBTA

succeed or fail on the quality of insight

airlines can derive from instructor judgement

and operational context. Amelia was

designed to strengthen that insight — not

replace it. Partnering with Evoke allows us to

align Amelia’s competency intelligence with

one of the most trusted TMS platforms in the

industry. Together, we enable airlines to

connect training data to operational risk,

training efficiency, and long-term

performance outcomes, while remaining fully

aligned with real-world airline operations and

regulatory expectations.”

Designed for Real Airline

Operations

Both EFOS Training and Amelia AI are built

for the realities of airline training: high

training volumes, multiple fleets and bases,

regulatory scrutiny, and the need for

consistency. The combined solution

supports instructors, examiners, training

managers, and operational leaders, reducing

administrative burden while increasing

visibility, control, and assurance.

“Together,” said Craig Howard, “we

enable airlines to connect training data to

operational risk, training efficiency, and

long-term performance outcomes, while

remaining fully aligned with real-world airline

operations and regulatory expectations.

A Shared Vision for Smarter,

Safer Training

This partnership reflects a shared

commitment to improving airline training

through collaboration, innovation, and

practical application. By aligning technology

with real-world expertise, Evoke Systems

and The Airline Pilot Club are helping airlines

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GE Aerospace expands use of

Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data

across SaaS solutions

In late February 2026, GE Aerospace

announced that it has implemented

broader use of Aireon’s space-based

Automatic Dependent Surveillance–

Broadcast (ADS-B) data, delivering

enhanced situational awareness and

advanced analytics across its full suite of

Event Measurement System (EMS) flight

analytics solutions.

In 2024, GE Aerospace integrated Aireon

data into its Airspace Insights solution,

enabling airlines to identify airspace

inefficiencies, optimize flight paths, and

maximize airspace performance by reducing

fuel consumption and increasing operational

capacity. Building on this collaboration, the

new agreement extends Aireon’s global

ADS-B data across all GE Aerospace EMS

solutions — beyond Airspace Insights —

providing airlines with more precise,

consistent, and truly global flight tracking.

This expanded data integration delivers

deeper insight into fuel utilization, aircraft

operating efficiency, and other key

performance indicators critical to improving

airline performance.

“We are delighted to grow our

cooperation with the GE team and to hear

the value that Aireon data delivers to its

customers,” said Jennifer Andersson,

Director of Sales for Commercial Data

Services at Aireon. “With these

integrations, GE Aerospace customers will

gain access to the most precise, consistent,

and trusted global flight tracking data

available today across all GE Aerospace

EMS products. These insights drive

meaningful improvements in operational

performance.”

“The ability to leverage the right data

sources in the most optimal, trusted ways will

help unlock new airspace capacity and

growth opportunities for the aerospace

industry,” added Andrew Coleman, President


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and General Manager, GE Aerospace,

Software as a Service. “Aireon’s space-based

ADS B data, combined with GE Aerospace’s

EMS analytics, equips airlines with the

actionable intelligence they need to

continuously improve performance, enhance

safety, and define the future of

connected flight.”

Aireon has deployed a space-based air

traffic surveillance system for Automatic

Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)

equipped aircraft throughout the entire

globe. The company is harnessing

next-generation aviation surveillance

technologies that were formerly groundbased

and, for the first time ever, is

extending their reach globally to significantly

improve efficiency, enhance safety, reduce

emissions, and provide cost savings benefits

to all stakeholders. Space-based ADS-B

surveillance covers oceanic, polar, and

remote regions, and augments existing

ground-based systems that are limited to

terrestrial airspace. In partnership with

leading ANSPs from around the world, like

NAV CANADA, AirNav Ireland, ENAV, NATS

and Naviair, as well as Iridium

Communications, Aireon is providing a

global, real-time, space-based air traffic

surveillance system, available to all aviation

stakeholders.


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space-based automatic dependent

surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) in the

western sectors of the Lisbon FIR (Flight

Information Region). NAV Portugal has

been operational with Aireon data in the

oceanic Santa Maria FIR since 2023, but

the addition of the Lisbon FIR further

enhances the ANSP’s situational

awareness in its airspace. This

enhancement strengthens the Ground-

Based surveillance coverage between

13ºW and 15ºW, and adds coverage up to

100NM inside the Santa Maria FIR for

situational awareness purposes, enabling

a fundamental step forward in the ATM/

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capabilities, bringing together: NAV Portugal

said the space-Based ADS-B is a key enabler

within a broader, integrated surveillance

architecture, reinforcing resilience and

performance. Looking ahead, this capability

will also support the full implementation of

Free Route Airspace between the Lisbon and

Santa Maria FIR, contributing to a more

seamless and efficient airspace across the

Europe-North Atlantic interface, the ANSP said.

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Optimizing EFB workflows with favorite modules

In a cockpit environment, speed and

simplicity when using electronic flight

bag (EFB) applications aren’t nice-tohaves,

they’re essential. Pilots don’t have

time to navigate through multiple menus

to find critical information. They need it

instantly, exactly where they expect it.

That’s where the ability to favorite

modules on the skybook EFB becomes a

small workflow optimization with a big

operational impact.

Putting pilots first

It’s no secret that every pilot works slightly

differently. Some may prioritize weather and

NOTAMs. Others might go straight to charts,

fuel or operational data. For many airlines,

EFB workflows may be fixed, meaning users

at the airline adapt to the system, rather than

the system adapting to them. Although some

solutions like skybook allow

admin customization.

Having the ability to favourite specific

modules, changes the dynamic. Pilots can

now personalize their EFB experience,

selecting the modules that matter most

to them and accessing them directly on

the Summary dashboard. Giving them

flexibility to create an EFB workflow

optimization that reflects how they operate.

To favourite a module, users simply swipe on

it and tap the star icon. Once selected, it

appears as a link at the top of the Summary

dashboard for instant access; with a

maximum of ten favourited modules

available in total.

The role of the

summary dashboard

To understand the value of favourited

modules, it’s important to look at the role of

the Summary dashboard itself. The Summary

dashboard sits at the heart of the skybook

EFB. Designed to give pilots a clear, concise

snapshot of the flight ahead while providing

seamless access to key areas of the

application. It combines both high-level

insight and quick navigation, bringing

together critical operational data in one

place. Typically, this includes:

• Quick links to key modules such as

NOTAMs, weather route charts and

integrated charting apps.

• Flight and aircraft information, including

STD/STA and operational timings.

• Crew and fuel summaries, with direct

links to input or edit data.

• METAR and TAF weather data.

• MEL status, integrated directly from

maintenance systems.

• Flight history, providing context from

previous sectors.

A smarter adaptive workflow

Ultimately, the Summary dashboard acts

as the central hub of the EFB app, a

place where pilots can quickly assess

the flight and quickly navigate to the

information. By introducing favourited

modules into this space, skybook takes this

one step further:

• Less searching through menus;

• Reduced tapping or navigation;


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• Direct access to priority information.

This reduces cognitive load and allows

pilots to stay focused on decision-making.

What makes this feature powerful isn’t

just convenience, it’s adaptability.

Favourited modules allow the EFB to align

with individual pilot preferences, support

different operational scenarios and aircraft

types, as well as enabling the EFB to

dynamically evolve as workflows

change over time.

Small feature, big impact

As EFB solutions continue to evolve, the

focus is shifting from simply digitizing

processes to optimizing how pilots interact

with information. Features like favourited

modules are a step in that direction, turning

EFB usability into a more intuitive,

personalized and efficient tool for modern

flight operations. Get in touch and discover

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Malta MedAir selects the REDiFly

eTechlog to digitize A320 Fleet

Malta MedAir announced in mid-April that

it has selected the REDiFly eTechlog to

digitize aircraft technical log processes

across its Airbus A320 fleet, following the

signing of a multi-year agreement.

REDiFly’s cloud-native eTechlog will

replace paper logs with a real-time digital

system, providing flight operations and

maintenance teams with immediate

visibility of aircraft status, defects, and

servicing data. Malta MedAir operates

under a Maltese AOC, providing ACMI,

charter, and ad-hoc services across Europe

and the Mediterranean.

Real-time visibility across flight

operations and maintenance

The rollout of the REDiFly eTechlog marks a

transition away from paper-based processes,

enabling pilots and engineers to manage

technical entries digitally, reducing manual

handovers and improving data quality. Crew

and maintenance personnel can create and

sign log entries offline when required, with

data synchronizing automatically once

connectivity is restored. Defects and

servicing information are made available in

real time to maintenance control and flight

operations, supporting faster

decision-making.

Integrated with Veryon and Leon

The REDiFly eTechlog will be integrated with

Malta MedAir existing operational and

maintenance systems, including Veryon

(MRO) and Leon (Scheduling), reducing

duplicate data entry and ensuring consistency

across systems. Implementation has

commenced with joint configuration

workshops, structured document handovers,

and a combination of online and in-person

training sessions. Weekly project check-ins

will support a phased rollout, with full

paperless authorization targeted for Q3 2026.

Malta MedAir is currently preparing to

submit its approval application to the

Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate.



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Boeing and Copa Airlines announce order for up to 60 737 MAX Jets

Panamanian flag carrier to grow,

modernize its all-737 fleet over the

next eight years

Boeing and Copa Airlines announced in

late April 2026 that the Panamanian

operator has ordered 40 737 MAX

airplanes. Under the agreement, Copa

Airlines also has options to acquire up to 20

more of the single-aisle airplane family.

Copa Airlines CEO Pedro Heilbron and

Boeing Commercial Airplanes President

and CEO Stephanie Pope were joined by

President of Panama José Raúl Mulino, U.S.

Ambassador Kevin Marino Cabrera and

other government representatives at a

signing ceremony in Panama to recognize

the previously unidentified purchase.

Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of

Boeing Commercial Airplanes; President José

Raúl Mulino of Panama; Pedro Heilbron, CEO

of Copa Airlines; and Larry Culp, CEO of GE

Copa Airlines plans to expand its fleet by

more than one hundred 737 MAX airplanes

between this agreement and its existing

order book. The carrier will leverage the

efficiency, range and capacity of its larger

737 MAX fleet to modernize and expand its

network from its Hub of the Americas® to fly

to popular destinations across the Americas

and Caribbean.

“For Copa Airlines, the signing of this

agreement represents an important step in

further strengthening the operation and

connectivity we provide from Panama,” said

Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines. “Through

the Hub of the Americas®, we have built a

connecting hub that today allows us to

respond to market demand with a safe,

efficient, and reliable operation. The addition

of new aircraft will be key to continuing to

expand our operations and route network,

while supporting the economic development

of Panama and the region, generating new

jobs and growth in the tourism sector.”

Heilbron added that the airline benefits

from operational commonality across its fleet

of more than 110 737 jets, which includes the

Next-Generation 737, 737 MAX and 737

Boeing Converted Freighters. The versatility

and reliability of the 737-9 and 737-8

airplanes enable Copa Airlines to fly

high-density shorter flights and some of the

world’s longest 737 MAX routes connecting

Panama with North America, Latin America

and the Caribbean.

According to Boeing’s Commercial

Market Outlook, airlines throughout the Latin

American and Caribbean markets will need

more than 2,300 new airplanes over the next

20 years — with single-aisle jets like the 737

MAX making up nearly 90 percent

of deliveries.


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Boeing and SCAT Airlines announce

order for five 737 MAX aircraft

The Kazakhstan carrier will add capacity

and range with the 737-9 to serve growing

air travel demand and expand

international routes The first Central Asian

737 MAX operator continues fleet

modernization with fuel-efficient airplanes

In late April 2026, Boeing and SCAT

Airlines announced that the carrier will

expand its fleet and boost capacity with the

fuel-efficient 737 MAX. The airline’s

previously unidentified order for five more

737-9 jets will support operational efficiency

and expand longer-range single-aisle

service, including more routes to Europe.

SCAT also converted five 737-8 jets from a

previous order to the larger 737-9.

SCAT Airlines will leverage its larger

737-9 fleet to operate long-haul flights from

Kazakhstan and pioneer seventh-freedom

routes from Central Asia across Europe and

Asia. The airline recently launched a

landmark Prague-Sanya service, connecting

the Czech Republic and China with a

technical stop in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan — a

journey of more than 14 hours.

“This fleet update allows SCAT Airlines to

better meet growing passenger demand while

maintaining the flexibility to serve a diverse

and expanding route network,” said Vladimir

Denissov, president of JSC SCAT Airlines.

“Converting five of the previously ordered 737-

8s to 737-9s, together with the new firm order

for five 737-9s, enhances our seating capacity

per flight and will improve schedule reliability

as we expand our international network.”

The 737 MAX family delivers exceptional

efficiency and performance, reducing fuel

use by 20 percent compared to the airplanes

it replaces. The 737-9 seats up to 220

passengers and has a range of up to 6,110

kilometers (3,300 nautical miles), giving

airlines the capacity and extended range to

open new routes and profitably serve

high-demand markets.

“SCAT’s decision to grow its 737-9 fleet

highlights the versatility and economic

advantages of the 737 MAX family,” said Paul

Righi, Boeing vice president of Commercial

Sales and Marketing for Eurasia, India and

South Asia. “The 737-9 offers the right

combination of capacity, range and

efficiency to help airlines expand their

networks while lowering operating costs.

We’re proud to support SCAT as it connects

Central Asia with more destinations across

Europe and beyond.”


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Philippine Airlines, PAL Express choose eTechLog8

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and its sistercompany

PAL Express (PALex) have forged a partnership

with eTechLog8, an Electronic Technical Logbook

developed by Conduce, reinforcing the airlines’

commitment towards full digital transformation.

With reliable data capture and round-the-clock support,

eTechLog8 enables carriers to strengthen fleet oversight and

improve turnaround times, among other operational

capabilities.

“The decision to utilize the eTechLog8 technology reflects

the continued commitment towards service innovation and

operational excellence. An Electronic Technical Logbook is

the next stage of our digital transformation journey. We are

excited to partner with Conduce, whose proven experience

in the Electronic Technical Logbook market will ensure a

timely and smooth project implementation.” — Capt. Roland

Narciso, PAL Senior Vice President — Operations Group.

Paul Boyd, Managing Director at Conduce, said, “We are

delighted to welcome Philippine Airlines and PAL Express to

the eTechLog8 community. As a carrier with such a rich

history and a strong focus on innovation, their decision to

adopt eTechLog8 highlights their commitment to

modernizing operations and embracing digital

transformation. We look forward to supporting their teams as

they transition to a fully electronic technical logbook”

The partnership reflects the airlines’ focus on

strengthening reliable and resilient operations, while

advancing their shift toward more digitally

enabled processes.

With offices in the UK and Australia, Conduce provides

robust mobile solutions for the world’s airlines. eTechLog8 is

the leading ELB solution to replace paper technical logbooks.

As a mature product, eTechLog8 is certified around the world

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experience integrating with all kinds of airline

software and systems, Conduce offers the

most feature-rich ETL/ELB on the market.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the

Philippines’ flag carrier and the country’s only

full-service network airline. Founded in 1941,

PAL is Asia’s first commercial airline and has

played a vital role in connecting the

Philippines to the world for 85 years.

PAL’s fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De

Havilland aircraft operate scheduled nonstop

flights out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and

Davao to 30 destinations in the Philippines

and 41 destinations in Asia, North America,

Australia, and the Middle East. PAL also

ACFTPERFO welcomes LOT to its

LVO Desktop Assessment solution

Low Visibility Operations are essential for

airport resilience and operational

continuity. With the evolution of the

regulatory framework, EASA now allows

LVO assessments to be performed

through a desktop methodology. This

represents a major step forward for

operators and airports, enabling

assessments to be conducted more

efficiently and without relying solely on

traditional paper or PDF documentation.

However, to truly unlock the value of this

approach, the assessment process must be:

• Automated;

• Reliable and traceable;

• Repeatable worldwide;

• Capable of detecting and assessing

changes at every AIRAC cycle.

At ACFTPERFO, they believe that digital

automation is key to making LVO desktop

assessments scalable and operationally

offers air cargo and charter services,

while providing seamless connections

throughout the nation and across the world.

PAL is an APEX Four Star recipient and has

achieved the highest on-time performance

among Asia Pacific carriers for 2025,

according to Cirium.

robust. Their solution combines high quality

Digital Elevation Models (DEM) for terrain

global; obstacle databases and automated

analysis workflows to deliver consistent LVO

assessments anywhere in the world, while

enabling efficient AIRAC impact monitoring.

ACFTPERFO is therefore very pleased to

welcome LOT as a new customer adopting

their LVO Desktop Assessment Solution.

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AVIATAR launches Electronic

Technical Logbook with Digital

Cabin Logbook in global first

with Air Transat

• Reducing paper and increasing

data transparency for more

sustainable Tech Ops.

• Fast-track implementation: From

project kickoff to full fleet go live

in under a year.

In late April 2026, Air Transat, a leading

Canadian leisure airline, reached a major

milestone in its digital Technical

Operations (Tech Ops) transformation

journey by introducing AVIATAR’s

electronic Technical Logbook (eTLB),

including the newly developed Digital

Cabin Logbook, across its fleet of 43

Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft. After

receiving Transport Canada’s authority

approval for the operation of the eTLB, Air

Transat is the first customer worldwide to

operate this enhanced digital solution in

both cockpit and cabin.

AVIATAR’s eTLB allows Air Transat to

eliminate paper-based processes and

enhance data transparency across its fleet

and crews. It supports both short — and longhaul

operations while meeting stringent

regulatory requirements. As a fully integrated

solution, it synchronizes with AMOS, the

world-leading software for maintenance and

engineering, and flydocs, global leaders in

digital records and asset management. This

ensures real-time data flow and conformity in

Air Transat’s operations by automating

technical dispatch and eliminating

transcription errors, while ensuring

regulatory compliance through digital

signatures and centralized archiving.

The new Digital Cabin Logbook expands

Air Transat’s digital ecosystem to include

cabin operations, allowing crews to capture

relevant events in flight. Through structured

inputs and standardized templates, cabin

information can be shared across cockpit

and maintenance teams and is synchronized

with AMOS. By facilitating a parallel digital

workflow, the solution aims to improve data

quality, increase operational transparency,

and reduce paper-based processes,

contributing to greater efficiency and

sustainability over time.

Fast-track implementation: From

project kickoff to full fleet go live in

less than a year

The project launched in February 2025 and

received Authority Maintenance Approval

— an important regulatory milestone —

along with the release of the final logbook

version, in January 2026. Starting with three

aircraft in January, Air Transat successfully

went live across the fleet at the end of

February 2026, supported by a dedicated

hypercare phase to ensure a smooth entry

into service. Building on this success,

Lufthansa Technik and Air Transat are now

exploring further AVIATAR integrations,

including Predictive Health Analytics and

Condition Monitoring, supporting the

airlines’ ambition to become fully paperless

in its Technical Operations.

“By choosing AVIATAR’s Electronic

Technical Logbook, Air Transat made a

forward-looking decision. As the world’s first

AVIATAR customer to introduce the Digital

Cabin Logbook, this implementation marks a

major milestone in extending end-to-end

digital aircraft documentation into the cabin,”

said Arne Schlossmacher, Head of Sales and

Customer Development AVIATAR Americas

at Lufthansa Technik. “The close cooperation

between the airline’s Tech Ops team,

cockpit, cabin and ground crews, and

AVIATAR developers made the fast-track

implementation period possible. It reflects

the strength of our partnership and lays the

foundation for further digital solutions across

Air Transat’s fleet to support its impressive

approach to become fully paperless

in Tech Ops.”

“The joint implementation project with

the AVIATAR team was highly successful,

going live in just eleven months,” said

Helene Lormeau, Director Systems Support

and Continuous Improvement at Air Transat.

“Our teams worked closely with AVIATAR

experts through multiple on-site workshops,

becoming an active partner in developing

and refining the solution. The flexibility of

AVIATAR’s eTLB allowed us to meet the

needs of a wide range of stakeholders —

including Tech Ops, Flight Ops, IT, Training,

MCC, and Transport Canada. Strong

collaboration, clear communication and

disciplined project management were key to

the project’s success and laid the foundation

for a successful digital transformation.”

Air Transat benefits from

Lufthansa Technik’s Digital Tech

Ops Ecosystem since 2007

By integrating AVIATAR’s eTLB with Swiss

AviationSoftware’s AMOS and flydocs Digital

Records Management, Air Transat benefits


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from all three core pillars, as well as Lufthansa Technik’s

Engineering Services of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem, as it

transitions toward a fully digital environment.

Lufthansa Technik’s Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem is a

flexible, multi-application suite consisting of AVIATAR, the

independent platform for data and analytics; AMOS, the

world-leading software for maintenance and engineering,

which Air Transat has been using since 2007; and flydocs, a

global leader in digital records and asset management;

supplemented by Lufthansa Technik Engineering Services.

Each solution operates independently, but is designed to

work together seamlessly, offering modular, integrated

services through a customer-centric, collaborative approach

along the whole value chain of technical operations. The

Ecosystem is designed to boost process efficiency, reduce

technical operating costs, enhance operational stability, and

maximize aircraft availability and asset value across the full

lifecycle — including lease transitions.

Air Transat, founded in Montreal in 1987, is a leading

travel brand voted ‘2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline’ by

passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its

program offers access to international destinations, mainly in

Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States,

America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its

excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the

most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in

Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau

International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has

5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people

closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of

Transat A.T. Inc.

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.


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Fuel Optimization: Gulf Air’s smooth

transition to SkyBreathe®

Conduce celebrates ANAC approval

for eTechLog8 in Brazil

As airlines accelerate efforts to improve

operational efficiency and reduce fuel

consumption, many are facing a

challenge: transitioning from legacy tools

to modern, data-driven solutions.

Choosing the right platform can make a

significant difference, not only in

performance but also in ease of

implementation and the ability to scale

fuel-efficiency initiatives across the airline.

Meet Mohamed AlMansoori, Manager for

Fuel Optimization and Emissions Reporting

at Gulf Air. In this interview, he shares their

experience moving from a discontinued

legacy system to SkyBreathe®. From

evaluating alternative solutions to

implementing the platform, Gulf Air explains

why SkyBreathe® stood out and how the

transition has enabled their team to take the

next step in their fuel efficiency journey.

Before adopting SkyBreathe®, how

were you managing fuel efficiency? The

previous system we had was the Honeywell

fuel monitoring system. We managed to

utilize the system to the max, even though it

required a bit of manual input from our end.

However, we managed, and savings were

made using the system. The risks that I can

see that happened are that it was timeconsuming

for us to apply each best practice

that we have for our fuel efficiency program.

The reason we adopted SkyBreathe® was

the Honeywell system’s discontinuation, so

we explored other options and then reached

out to SkyBreathe®.

Did you look at other alternatives? We

considered a few different systems and went

through trials and presentations about them.

Honestly speaking, SkyBreathe® was leaps

ahead of the systems we have seen. Even

though financially, we had to make a

decision to go with SkyBreathe®. We saw the

advancement in technology. We’ve seen the

user-friendly system that SkyBreathe® offers

so that was the main reason we had to go

with SkyBreathe®.

How did the implementation process go

from kickoff to go live? Were there any

challenges? The implementation process

was a highlight for us because we have

experienced similar implementations in the

past, and the whole process was smooth at

our end, with the data set and systems we

had, and the team and implementation team

required. All the documents were smoothly

integrated, and we followed the timeline

exactly as we planned.

What advice would you give managers

evaluating a fuel efficiency solution? Go

and check, different vendors. However, I’m

sure that once you reach SkyBreathe®, you

will make the decision easy.

If you had to summarize your experience

with SkyBreathe® in one sentence, what

would it be? The only thing I can honestly say

is: a smooth and supportive transition.

Any final thoughts you’d like to share

with the airline community? I’m literally at

the beginning of the whole process, so my

advice or my take from this is it’s a good start.

It’s a very ambitious step from Gulf Air to go

with the system, and I’m very excited about

what the system can do and how we can

implement all the best practices.

In mid-May 2026, Conduce was proud to

announce that eTechLog8 has received

approval from Brazil’s Agência Nacional

de Aviação Civil (ANAC), for a regional

customer, marking a significant milestone

in the continued global adoption of its

electronic technical logbook solution. This

approval enables the Conduce customer

operating under ANAC regulation to

implement eTechLog8 as part of their

transition from paper-based processes to

fully digital technical operations. It reflects

both the robustness of the platform,

ANAC’s confidence in the airline and

Conduce’s ongoing commitment to

supporting regulatory compliance across

multiple jurisdictions.

eTechLog8 removes paper from the

cockpit enabling clean, high quality data

capture that supports operational efficiency,

safety and decision making. With a

comprehensive feature set and 24/7/365

support, the system enables airlines to

streamline processes, improve data

accuracy and enhance visibility across

engineering and flight operations.

Brazil represents one of the largest and

most dynamic aviation markets in Latin

America. ANAC approval is therefore an

important step in expanding access to

eTechLog8 within the region, supporting

airlines as they modernize their operations

and invest in digital transformation.

Hayley Russell, Operations Director at

Conduce, commented: “Achieving ANAC

approval is a significant milestone for our

Brazilian customer and for eTechLog8. Brazil

is a key aviation market, and this approval

allows us to support airlines in the region as

they move towards digital technical records.

We are committed to working closely with

operators to ensure a smooth and compliant

transition to electronic logbooks.”

The approval process involved detailed

evaluation to ensure that eTechLog8 meets

the regulatory and operational requirements

set by ANAC. This milestone demonstrates

the system’s ability to align with stringent

aviation standards while remaining flexible

enough to meet the needs of

different operators.

As airlines increasingly look to modernize

and futureproof their operations, regulatory

approvals such as this play a crucial role in

enabling adoption. Conduce looks forward

to supporting our Brazilian operators in

realizing the benefits of digitalization

through eTechLog8.


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SEACRAFT IT TAKES TO THE OCEANS

Bringing buyers and sellers in shipping together

with what has worked well for aviation

Ed Haskey, Director of Aircraft IT and Seacraft IT

There is a new name and a new platform

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Seacraft IT provides a place where users

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CASE STUDY: ULTRABULK


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V1 Q2 2026

A shipping business made

savings and improved utilization

Amanda Aho Vanhatapio, Customer Success Manager at Seaber

shares how Seaber has increased an operator’s fleet utilization and

reduced costs with AI-powered scheduling

Introducing…

Lufthansa Industry Solutions’ Digital Twin

Dr. Gerald Däuble, Head of LHIND Digital Twin, explains

how digital twin technology helps cruise operators

transform complex ship operations into clear,

actionable insights.

ALIGNMENT AT AMBASSADOR CRUISE LINE

The importance of integration and flexibility for a growing business

ULTRABULK

Nudging improvements in fuel & emissions

CELESTYAL CRUISES

Giving passengers the power to buy

CORDELL BEAUMONT

What the maritime sector needs

SEABER

AI improves fleet utilization and scheduling

LUFTHANSA INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

Making the ocean a safer place

SEACRAFT IT

Applying a successful formula to a related market

Ultrabulk realizes

the Human Dividend

Oskar Fabricius, CFO at Ultrabulk explains how behavioral science can

help with motivating crew to drive fuel efficiency on a Chartered fleet

CONFERENCES AND

EXHIBITIONS

For those who value face-to-face contacts

but don’t relish weeks of travel to meet with

all of the vendors who might have the right

solution, there are conferences and

exhibitions where attendees can sit in on

live presentations of case study

experiences presented by other shipping

businesses facing much the same

challenges as do attendees. Other

presentations, from experts in various

subject areas, help to maintain sector

knowledge. In the exhibition area, visitor can

further refine their search and can book

one-to-one demos, during the conference,

from those vendors whose products seem

most likely to fit their business’s needs. Think

of the amount of time, travel and

expense that can save.

eJOURNALS, PACKAGING THE

INFORMATION YOU NEED

All of the above will be a great help when

looking for a solution, but professionals will

also want to be able to keep up with current

market and solution developments at all

times. Seacraft IT eJournals are quarterly

online publications that can be read at the

desk or on a tablet or even on a smartphone

— wherever and however is convenient for

the reader. As well as case studies from

shipping businesses explaining their

real-world experience from a buyer and user

point of view, there are also introductions to

new technology developments and white

papers offering expert views from panindustry

contributors such as regulators,

industry organizations and academics. The

eJournals include brief Q&A pieces, Vendor

Voyage Logs, so that readers can compare

like with like. A round-up of news for the

sector plus a directory of IT developers and

vendors with their contact details, products,

business areas served and a short profile of

the company, complete the eJournal.

BRINGING ESTABLISHED

SUCCES TO THE

MARITIME SECTOR

Why has the team from Aircraft IT decided to

move into the maritime sector now? As

explained earlier, because of problems with

connectivity, marine businesses have been

limited in the quality of IT solutions that they

could adopt and employ. And yet, maritime

transport is a huge and growing sector,

critical to the global economy, as we are

learning with current global disruption, and

facing a lot of the same issues as commercial

aviation. Safety, navigation and tracking,

journey planning, fuel and emissions

management, and maintenance and repair

planning are all challenges for maritime

businesses plus a few that are sector specific

such as the hotel management side of cruise

ships, cargo loading and more. Now, with the

arrival of satellite links and cloud solutions, a

whole new world of IT solution opportunities

has opened for the sector, making now the

perfect time to introduce to the sector the

benefits and efficiencies of an all-round IT

market platform.

SEACRAFT IT IS COMING

TO THE SECTOR

Seacraft IT will follow very similar lines to

Aircraft IT to serve the maritime industry’s

three main operational areas: cruise, ferry

and cargo. The website, with all of the

features as mentioned above can be

accessed at https://www.seacraftit.com/ .

Then, in Spring 2026 this first of four

quarterly eJournals has been published with

case studies and other articles from the

sector; Ambassador Cruise Line, Celestyal

Cruises with SuitePad and Ultrabulk with

Signol, as well as articles from IT vendor

Seaber and recruitment specialist Corbell

Beaumont. Users can learn from the

experiences of people working in their

sector. There is a News section to mirror the

News section on the website and a directory

of vendors plus Vendor Voyage Logs, Q&As.

Demo webinars will soon follow, offering

users an industry unique feature for those

charged with implementing IT solutions in

the maritime environment to be able to

evaluate different systems against their own

needs and to keep up to date with the latest

systems that could help them in their

operation. It will save time and users will be

able to do all of their evaluation from the

comfort of their own desktop or wherever it

is convenient to them. Viewing the webinars

helps businesses clarify what they need. In

fact, the webinars, the website, the

conferences and the eJournal let users see

across the market; perhaps even seeing a

product that they can discover addresses a

problem that they didn’t think could be

addressed before.

Researchers and decision makers in

shipping will be able to access all of these

key benefits at no cost simply by registering

and signing up to the new platform.

We are excited to be transferring our

successful platform into another market and

look forward to seeing it become as popular

and valued in the shipping market.

And remember, there’s NO CHARGE to

ship owners, operators and seafarers when

you REGISTER FOR FREE HERE NOW for

your access to everything above.


CASE STUDY: ITA AIRWAYS

ITA Airways adopts AI for more

agile dispatch workflows

Integrated data streams and AI-driven analytics enhance dispatch

efficiency and decision-making, explains Andrea Pergola, Technical

Flight Dispatcher & Flight Dispatcher Instructor at ITA Airways



Ground Ops

Maverick

Ground Ops

Fragmented data sources are a headache for dispatchers but, as this case study shows,

an integrated approach with a streamlined, single source of information using The

Weather Company’s Maverick Dispatch platform provides a time-saving solution.

SMALL START — BIG AMBITION

ITA Airways was keen to tackle daily operations challenges with smart technology from the

beginning. The airline started in October 2021, soon after the Covid-19 pandemic with 55

aircraft and today we have a fleet of over 100, flying to more than 60 destinations, with our

two main centers at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan Linate

Airport (LIN) as you can see in figure 1.

About ITA Airways Operations

We provide flight watching & tracking for all flights: requiring integrated tools at global scale

Italy Europe & Mediterranean Intercontinental

Rome Fiumicino; Milan

Linate/Malpensa; Venice; Turin; Naples;

Palermo; Catania; Florence; Bologna;

Genoa; Bari; Brindisi; Trieste; Lamezia

Terme; Reggio Calabria; Alghero

London, Paris (CDG/ORY), Amsterdam,

Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Geneva,

Madrid, Barcelona, Athens, Malta, Nice,

Tunis, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Riyadh,

Jeddah

North America (New York, Boston,

Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco,

Washington), South America (Buenos

Aires, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro), Africa

(Accra, Dakar), Asia (Tokyo, Bangkok,

New Delhi, Malé, Mauritius)

Safety isn’t a reaction.

It’s a foresight.

Maverick Ground Ops turns fragmented data into unified,

predictive intelligence to protect your crew and your

schedule before the first lightning bolt strikes.

The future of ground ops unveiled: July 15.

Register now to save your seat.

FIGURE 1

weathercompany.com/aviation



Our dispatchers faced alert overload and the

unconnected systems hindered situational

awareness and slowed decision-making…

We cover most Italian cities, as well as many European capitals, along with some

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern destinations. Our intercontinental operation covers a big

chunk of the world, except Australia and the Pacific Ocean.

FRAGMENTED DATA

Our flight watching and flight tracking relied on multiple tools receiving information from all

around the globe. The daily challenge was running different applications, each with its own

window open on screen at the same time. Our dispatchers faced alert overload and the

unconnected systems hindered situational awareness and slowed decision-making, meaning

they might miss important information, which could lead to possible errors (figure 2).

Background: workarounds to fragmentation

FIGURE 2

To meet internal

needs, teams built

different tools for

different tasks

We obtained the

data, but across

fragmented

systems: not always

coordinated or

interoperable

Outcome: context switching, duplicated effort, slower decisions under disruption

© Airbus

ALL-IN-ONE SIMPLIFICATION

We wanted to integrate everything into a single application — all in one place to make life

easier for dispatchers (figure 3). This would enable them to use their time better and make the

right decisions at the right moment, instead of having to hunt for data across a mass of

different sources.

Why Change

An integrated, coherent

environment for flight

watching & tracking and

related workflows

FIGURE 3

Always-current information in

one place, aligned across

en-route and surface

Simplify

dispatcher

work so time

goes to

decisions

rather than

hunting for

data

BESPOKE SOLUTION

The solution for us was close to hand as we already had a well-established partnership with

The Weather Company (figure 4). However, Fusion is a legacy tool, and like all good legacy

tools, it has its limitations, especially when you need speed, integration with other systems,

and the right level of customization for your specific operations. After all, not all airlines are the

same in terms of their data needs and the information they want displayed on a single screen.

Following a presentation by The Weather Company of its Maverick Dispatch platform, we

recognized that this was the next-generation tool we needed. It also gave us the opportunity

to stay with The Weather Company, which has always provided us with high-quality weather

forecast and observation data.



That meant investing time and people to work

together on a bespoke application that provided a

single source for what we needed in our

daily operations.

Partnership & direction

Fusion

&

Maverick

Dispatch

The Weather Company:

trusted provider, high data

quality

Surface Movement

Color-coded surfaces and intuitive symbology make taxi flows instantly readable,

context links from flights to gates/stands accelerate gate-to-gate decisions

FIGURE 4

Converge on one platform rather than running multiple parallel apps

long-term

A focused user group of dispatchers co-develops Maverick Dispatch with

TWC to make it production-ready

However, we realized that Maverick Dispatch was not ready yet for our requirements, so we

would need to work with The Weather Company to make it production-ready for us. That

meant investing time and people to work together on a bespoke application that provided a

single source for what we needed in our daily operations. The transition is progressing well,

as you can see from the following selection of Maverick Dispatch capabilities.

SURFACE MOVEMENT

The live-tracking Surface Movement screen allows dispatchers to simply scroll through and

zoom into an airport, where they receive color-coded information that they can easily glance

through. For example, for runway configurations, we can see clearly the runway being used

for arrivals in blue and the one being used for departures in red, and aircraft positions show

whether there is any congestion in the departure areas configurations (figure 5).

FIGURE 5

Feature highlights:

• Live ground ADS-B tracks

• Aircraft labels with callsign/

stand and status cues

• Quick overlays toggle:

alerts, airport layers,

NOTAM context

• Insights on taxi times

• Quick look at runway

configurations

We can check what has occurred in the last few hours, about taxi times, and what is predicted

to happen in the next few hours. This is a huge advance because we want a quick overview,

especially to find alternate routes for flights. When checking a destination to understand

what’s going on there, we don’t have to look at data on individual flights. We can quickly

gauge airport demand by comparing actual arrival rates against capacity and identifying in

which direction it’s trending.



Another huge benefit of the new system is AI-driven

Smart NOTAM (NOTice to AirMen) summaries,

which help dispatchers to filter critical

information rapidly.

ON THE ALERT

While alerts were already good in The Weather Company’s Fusion system, they are even

better with Maverick Dispatch. They help to reduce the cognitive load for dispatchers and

enable faster responses to operational disruptions. We sort alerts by object, such as an

airport, like our main hub at Rome airport, which is shown in figure 6.

Alerts at LIRF

Focused, contextual alerts surface what matters now, per-flight impact

supports faster prioritisation under time pressure

FIGURE 6

Feature highlights:

• Severity filters & per-flight

impact badges

• One-click drill-down from

alert to map/flight pane

• Noise-suppression policies

for low-value alerts

• Grouping flights per alert/

event to increase situational

awareness

We can check all the flights that have an alert related to the object to see how many might be

affected by the possible issue, enabling us to better understand the scale of a

potential disruption.

SMART NOTAMS

Another huge benefit of the new system is AI-driven Smart NOTAM (NOTice to AirMen)

summaries, which help dispatchers to filter critical information rapidly. Sometimes, when you

look at an airport, you see multiple NOTAMs, so you have to quickly check whether or not the

airport is usable or not. Contained within the stacks of NOTAM pages is critical information

that Smart you don’t NOTAM want to miss Summaries

or waste time digging around to find (see figure 7).

AI summaries rank runway/taxiway impacts to speed triage,

operational grouping reduces scan time

FIGURE 7

Feature highlights:

• Impact ranking by

proximity/time

• Direct link to source

NOTAM text

• Context to route/

procedure/stand

The AI functionality categorizes NOTAMs by importance, such as closures and conditions on

the approach and on the runway. We quickly obtain an overview of what is going on at an

airport and whether we can use it. We can check several airports very quickly, then, once the

dispatcher has decided which airport to use, they carry out a deep dive into the NOTAMs for

that location. This is a great advantage for us because previously you had to hope that the

airport you thought was the best one to use didn’t contain any surprises on the last NOTAM

you read — such as it being closed.



TERMINAL VIEW

We find the terminal view to be a tremendous support with its terminal airspace convective

risk (TrACR) feature, which shows the arrival and departure corridors at an airport (figure 8).

This is helpful because the convective situation can affect departures and arrivals. Before, the

dispatcher had to estimate how the forecast might change and which corridors it might affect.

For example, at Rome airport, arrivals and departures are northbound, southbound,

eastbound and westbound, so the situation can be complex.

Terminal View

Unified workspace from area context to apron surface, supports stand/gate

coordination and turnarounds

Feature highlights:

TrACR forecasts convective

potential in arrival and

departure corridors in 30-

minute intervals up to seven

hours ahead. TrACR's

foundation is the Future Radar

forecast product, which

blends advected radar, an AI

nowcast model, and GRAF

model data

WEATHER AVOIDANCE

Continuing on the weather theme, Maverick Dispatch provides weather avoidance routes in

a similar way to Fusion (figure 9).

Weather Avoidance

High-quality TWC weather supports proactive re-routing,

improved safety margins and resilience

FIGURE 8

The TrACR feature allows us to receive alerts for a specific corridor and for convective

potentials in 30-minute intervals and for several hours ahead. The system automatically gives

alerts only on those flights that are affected, so dispatchers can act quickly and reroute or

replan flights, if required.

Feature highlights:

• Convective cells / echo tops

Turbulence & icing layers

• Route-corridor impact shading

Familiar

• UI to clearly understand hazards

• Intuitive re-routing possibilities

The TrACR feature allows us to receive alerts for a

specific corridor and for convective potentials in

30-minute intervals and for several hours ahead.

FIGURE 9

We have always received very good quality data from The Weather Company, helping us to

quickly understand where we have to reroute flights to safer areas.



GROWING ENTHUSIASM

Our staff who are directly involved in the project are enthusiastic about the new software and

our approach (figure 11). We have strong engagement with dispatchers who are gaining better

situational awareness across all flight phases, from the ground to in-flight and then back

to the ground.

… we are co-designing our new dispatch workflow

and the policies relating to it, so we can be sure that

what we receive at the end is what we really need

for our operations…

HANDLING CHANGE

Currently, we are working closely with The Weather Company, going through iterative design

stages of our bespoke Maverick Dispatch. We set up a focus group of dispatchers to liaise

with The Weather Company, who take on board our feedback with each design and will

continue to do so until it is ready to use. Of course, this requires some effort on our part but,

on the other hand, we are co-designing our new dispatch workflow and the policies relating

to it, so we can be sure that what we receive at the end is what we really need for our

operations (figure 10).

Pillars of Implementation & Change Management

Early Outcomes & Benefits

FIGURE 11

Lower

cognitive

load

&

Faster

disruption

response

Strong dispatcher

engagement and enthusiasm

Better

situational

awareness

across flight

and surface

phases

NEXT STEPS

Our What’s plan is to Next retire & Fusion Key along Takeaways with all the other apps that provide data to operations when

we implement Maverick Dispatch (figure 12). This single, trusted source of information for

dispatchers is due to go live during the first half of 2026.

ITA & TWC joint

team with

iterative design

reviews

Focused pilot

group of

dispatchers

co-designing

workflows and

alert policies

Hands-on

training,

playbooks, and

shadow

operations

Measure

adoption and

refine

integrations

continuously

We will retire Fusion and all other apps and

converge on Maverick Dispatch to reduce

complexity

Go-live target: end of Q1 next year, aligned to

TWC’s essential-feature timeline

FIGURE 10

At this stage, our dispatchers are working with the old system and the new system in parallel,

checking if what they are seeing is helping and saving them time — which it is. We have

observed a reduction in the time people need to understand a situation and assess all the

issues, so they can respond faster.

FIGURE 12

Move to an all-in-one operational

environment for in-flight assistance



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ANDREA PERGOLA

Andrea Pergola is a Technical Flight Dispatcher & Flight Dispatcher Instructor at ITA

Airways and has more than 20 years of experience in flight operations and

supporting systems. He specializes in designing and managing mission critical

platforms and processes for navigation data, flight planning and operational

decision support. He played a key role in launching ITA Airways, establishing the software

environment and processes that support navigation and flight planning activities.

ITA AIRWAYS

ITA Airways started in October 2021, as the successor to flag-carrier Alitalia,

and is co-owned by Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and Deutsche

Lufthansa AG. The airline began with 55 aircraft and today has a fleet of over

100, flying to more than 60 destinations. As well as most Italian cities and European capitals,

ITA Airways has an extensive intercontinental operation.

THE WEATHER COMPANY

The Weather Company, formerly WSI, specializes in providing advanced

weather solutions to the aviation industry, addressing the critical challenges

faced by dispatchers, pilots, and operations. Its aviation portfolio is designed to

enhance operational decision-making, helping airlines keep flights safe, efficient, and

profitable. The Weather Company’s Maverick Dispatch brings AI-integrated weather

insights directly into aviation dispatch workflows, helping teams with safer decision-making

from ground to air.

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VENDOR: AIRINT’ SERVICES

Philippe Orcel shares how AirInt’ Services is

transforming aircraft cabin maintenance

through digital innovation

With solutions like CabinAPP, the company enables airlines and MROs to

achieve significant efficiency gains, reduce maintenance costs by more than

60 percent, and enhance the overall passenger experience.

Philippe Orcel is the Head of Sales of AirInt’ Services and a former

aircraft technician with over 45 years of experience in aviation. Driven

by a deep understanding of operational challenges. His focus is on

delivering measurable value, improving efficiency, and supporting

airlines in their digital transformation journey.

Aircraft IT: What was the origin of AirInt’

Services and what was its founding

vision and mission?

Philippe Orcel: AirInt’ Services was born

from a simple observation: cabin

maintenance processes were still

largely manual, time-consuming, and

inefficient. Our vision was to transform this

environment through digitalization, making

technical data instantly accessible and

usable. Our mission remains to empower

engineers with intuitive tools that

significantly improve productivity and

operational performance.

Our mission remains to empower engineers with

intuitive tools that significantly improve productivity

and operational performance.


AirInt’ Services will continue to play a key role in this

transformation by delivering innovative, scalable

solutions that support smarter and more

efficient operations.

Aircraft IT: What is the guiding business

principle that drives AirInt’

Services today?

PO: We are driven by one key principle:

delivering immediate and measurable value.

Every feature we develop is designed to

simplify daily operations, reduce

maintenance time, and generate tangible

cost savings for our customers.

Aircraft IT: What makes you proud of

AirInt’ Services?

PO: We are driven by one key principle:

delivering immediate and measurable value.

Every feature we develop is designed to

simplify daily operations, reduce

maintenance time, and generate tangible

cost savings for our customers.

Aircraft IT: How do you think aircraft

Operations has changed since AirInt’

Services started and how has the

business dealt with

changes in the sector?

PO: The industry has rapidly moved towards

digitalization, with increasing expectations

VENDOR JOB CARD

AirInt’ Services helps airlines and MROs digitalize cabin maintenance to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance


around efficiency, connectivity, and data

accessibility. We have embraced this

evolution by continuously enhancing our

solutions, integrating with key systems like

AMOS, and focusing on mobile-first,

user-centric applications.

Aircraft IT: How do you see aircraft

Operations changing in the next ten

years and what will that mean for

AirInt’ Services?

PO: Aircraft Cabin operations will become

fully data-driven, with predictive

maintenance and seamless system

integration becoming standard. AirInt’

Services will continue to play a key role in

this transformation by delivering innovative,

scalable solutions that support smarter and

more efficient operations.

Aircraft IT: What do you see as the

next opportunities in aircraft Operations

and what might be the next

risks or threats?

PO: The biggest opportunity lies in unlocking

the full potential of digital tools to optimize

operations and reduce costs. However,

challenges such as data ownership, system

integration, and cybersecurity must be

carefully managed. Our approach is to

provide secure, flexible, and high-value

solutions that address these challenges.

Aircraft IT: In a sentence, how would

you summarize what AirInt’ Services

does for aircraft Operations

customers today?

PO: AirInt’ Services helps airlines and MROs

digitalize cabin maintenance to reduce costs,

improve efficiency, and enhance


Aircraft IT: What do you want your

customers to say about AirInt’ Services

PO: We want our customers to say that AirInt’

Services delivers solutions that make a real

difference, tools that are easy to use, highly

effective, and that bring measurable

value from day one.

Aircraft IT: Philippe Orcel thank

you for your time.

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CASE STUDY: WIZZ AIR

Wizz Air gained better performance

with Flight Path Optimzation

Jaime Romero Waldhorn, Fuel Efficiency Manager at Wizz Air explains how the

airline moved beyond traditional Flight Management System (FMS) profiles by

implementing tail-specific Flight Path Optimization (FPO)



As Wizz Air advanced its fuel-efficiency and environmental-performance initiatives, the

airline faced a familiar but important challenge: legacy FMS logic, based on generic

performance models and limited weather inputs, did not provide the maximal level of

precision needed as would be necessary for a modern ultra-low-cost, high-frequency

operation . With over a thousand flights per day and an ambitious Net Zero roadmap,

Wizz Air needed a solution that could support pilots in real time and compliment

decision-making across climb, cruise, and descent.

To address this, we implemented and deployed StorkJet’s FlyGuide FPO across the Wizz

Air fleet of more than 260 aircraft, providing tail-specific recommendations for optimal speeds

and altitudes through the airline’s EFB application. By combining high-resolution weather

data, machine-learning-based performance modelling, and cloud-enabled optimization

across all flight phases, FlyGuide FPO gives pilots both in-flight guidance and post-flight

feedback. The result is better situational awareness, more informed operational decisions,

and measurable fuel and CO₂ reductions.

WIZZ

WIZZ

AIR

AIR

AIRLINE

TODAY

WIZZ AIR TODAY

In figure 1 you can see the key facts and numbers about Wizz Air.

Complete suite of

fuel efficiency

solutions

AI-powered Fuel Efficiency Dashboard

EFB app | Now including Flight Path Optimization

ROUTES ON SALE

900 routes

Nearly 200

destinations

50+ countries

FLEET

250 Airbus aircraft

72% of the fleet is neo

technology

EMPLOYEES

9,000+ colleagues

Next generation Aircraft Performance Monitoring

PASSENGERS

62,8 million

In CY24

BASES

36 bases in 19 countries

12 000 pilots

using FlyGuide EFB

1 700 aircraft

use StorkJet solutions

FIGURE 1

DC1-Internal Data



WIZZ AIR — STORKJET PARTNERSHIP

Since 2019, Wizz Air has been collaborating with StorkJet to enhance operational efficiency

and support its environmental sustainability metrics. This partnership focuses on leveraging

StorkJet’s advanced tools and technologies — including FuelPro, AdvancedAPM, and

FlyGuide — to optimize fuel consumption and improve overall operational performance. The

collaboration plays a key role in supporting Wizz Air’s commitment to operational efficiency

and environmental performance — see figure 2.

Aircraft Performance Monitoring

FIGURE 2

for precise fuel planning

IDLE Factor

To optimise descent

FROM 2019

Fuel Briefing

to prepare for the flight

Feedback for pilots after flight

to educate and improve

FROM 2022

Flight Profile Optimisation

To save on climb, cruise & descent

FROM 2025

Fuel Efficiency Dashboard

to save on 47 initiatives

from all phases of the flight

FROM 2022

Statistical Taxi Fuels

FROM 2024

FlyGuide consists of three modules, illustrated in figures 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3, supporting pilots

before, during, and after the flight. This case study focuses specifically on the Flight Path

Optimization (FPO) module.

Preflight provides pilots with information before departure, including historical versus

planned routes, fuel statistics, recommended departure and arrival configurations, and taxi-in

and taxi-out routes based on live airport data.

Flight Path Optimization provides optimized speed guidance for all flight phases together

with vertical recommendations for the most efficient cruise altitude.

Postflight provides performance feedback after landing, including historical flight records

and compliance with fuel-efficiency initiatives.

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

In the previous state, Wizz Air, like many other airlines, relied on the FMS calculations,

including speeds and altitudes. While iFMS remains a highly capable and essential flight-deck

system, it was not designed to perform the kind of dynamic, data-rich, whole-flight

optimization that is now possible with machine-trained solutions and higher-resolution

weather and performance inputs.

The FMS calculates the route by propagating data from one waypoint to the next, which

can limit how fully changing weather conditions and aircraft-specific performance

characteristics are reflected in optimization. In addition, the FMS relies on simplified generic

performance models. Compared with the richer performance models used in flight planning

systems, these represent only a fraction of the aircraft’s actual performance characteristics

and require multiple computational approximations. For example, climb and descent speeds

Fuel Briefing

To prepare for the flight based on historical data

Flight Path Optimisation

For altitudes and speeds on climb, cruise, descent

FIGURE 3.1 FIGURE 3.2 FIGURE 3.3

Feedback after flight

To check fuel usage and CO2 emissions



are represented through polynomial functions.

The system also offers limited feedback and graphical insight for pilots evaluating

alternative scenarios. Identifying the most efficient configuration would require testing

multiple values manually within the FMS. In practice, econ climb and descent speeds are

calculated independently and then combined with the cruise phase based on the initial cruise

level and top of descent, rather than optimizing the flight as one connected profile.

Wizz Air had already achieved very high compliance with optimal FMS speeds and

altitudes, exceeding 90%. However, further savings were becoming increasingly difficult to

unlock. At that point, the airline identified the need for a more advanced solution that could

provide pilots with better speed and altitude targets than legacy FMS logic alone.

Wizz Air therefore implemented FlyGuide FPO, which:

• Uses tail-specific performance models, so each aircraft receives its own optimal

speed guidance.

• Uses high-accuracy weather data interpolated over both distance and time.

• Identifies the true optimum by minimizing Direct Operating Cost (DOC), considering both

fuel and time with the cost index as a baseline.

• Optimizes the entire flight profile holistically rather than treating climb, cruise, and

descent independently.

• Explains the reasoning behind each recommendation, both in flight and after the flight.

TAIL-SPECIFIC FLIGHT PATH OPTIMIZATION

To overcome the limitations of generic optimization, FlyGuide FPO identifies the true optimum

by running simulations for specific flight conditions across all possible profiles and selecting

the configuration with the lowest DOC — see figures 4.1 and 4.2 as example for climb.

Generic performance models represent expected

aircraft behavior, but every aircraft deteriorates

differently over time and develops its own

performance characteristics.

Performance factors can correct some deviations, but they do not capture non-linear effects.

For that, tail-specific performance modelling is required.

FIGURE 4.1

Generic performance models represent expected aircraft behavior, but every aircraft

deteriorates differently over time and develops its own performance characteristics.

FIGURE 4.2



The objective is to identify the speed that minimizes DOC. The chart below illustrates why

tail-specific models outperform the generic models provided by the manufacturer. The

magenta line represents the generic model, which shows the lowest DOC at Mach 0.735. The

tail-specific model produces a different curve rather than a simple horizontal or vertical shift,

and in this example the minimum DOC occurs at Mach 0.755. Under these conditions, using

the generic model creates a DOC penalty of 0.51%. With a cost index of 0, that penalty

DOC

translates

[kg/NM]

directly

vs. Mach

into additional

Number

fuel

- Tail-specific

burn of approximately

and Generic

0.5%.

Performance Models

STORKJET SOLUTION

A representative flight from Alicante to Gdańsk illustrates the operational value. The core

principle of Flight Path Optimization is to remain within the green area on the optimization

chart. These green zones represent the most efficient operating region, while movement

toward yellow and brown zones indicates a DOC penalty ranging from 2% to 12%.

Performance Factors cannot adjust nonlinear

characteristics/deviations from the

generic performance models. For this, tailspecific

performance models are required.

StorkJet provides tail-specific optimization,

meaning that each aircraft will have

different optimal speed.

Tail-specific Performance Model

Generic Performance Model

FIGURE 5

STORKJET SOLUTION

The figure below presents the main application view and its components.

Penalty when applying generic

performance model optimums:

around +0.5% in DOC

DC1-Internal Data

Performance

Settings

Optimum Climb

Speed

Optimum Descent

Speed

Optimums will result

in 116 kgs of fuel

savings (162 kg in

DOC)

Flight Path with

Real-time Weather

Optimum Flight Level

& Optimum Speed

/Cost Index

\

FIGURE 7

In this example, around 800 nautical miles into the route, FlyGuide FPO recommended a step

descent. While the Operational Flight Plan (OFP) also indicated a descent, the

recommendation was less pronounced: the OFP suggested FL330, while FlyGuide FPO

recommended FL310.

FIGURE 6

StorkJet sp. z o.o. 2025. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document. This document shall not be reproduced or disclosed to a third party without the express written consent of StorkJet sp. z o.o.DC1-Internal Data

IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS

The example below shows how FlyGuide FPO helps pilots identify the most efficient vertical

profile during cruise.

FlyGuide FPO enabled Wizz Air to unlock savings

that were no longer achievable through FMS profile

compliance alone.



than 70 knots was present at lower altitudes, making an earlier descent combined with a

lower cruise speed more fuel-efficient.

FIGURE 8

According to the optimization map, part of the OFP-planned route would have entered the

yellow zone, indicating a fuel penalty. The lower chart shows that both altitude and speed

should be reduced to remain in the optimal region.

This recommendation was driven by the vertical wind profile. A significant tailwind of more

FIGURE 9

For Wizz Air, it was important that pilots clearly understood the reason behind any deviation

from the OFP. If ATC did not approve the step descent, the crew could remain at the OFP

flight level. Even if the saving could not be realized, pilots still understood the operational

logic behind the recommendation.



PILOT ADOPTION AND FEEDBACK

During the trial phase, Wizz Air optimized more than 10,000 flights using FlyGuide FPO.

Following the business-case analysis, the airline also surveyed pilots to assess usability and

operational value.

More than 75% of pilots agreed that FlyGuide FPO provides useful data and information,

with more than 22% strongly agreeing. The survey results provided further validation of the

tool’s value in day-to-day operations.

DO YOU AGREE THAT FLYGUIDE FPO PROVIDES USEFUL DATA AND INFORMATION?

53.2% 22.4%

-20% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

FIGURE 11

Disagree Strongly Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly Agree

After the full airline-wide rollout, usage statistics showed that 92% of pilots use

FlyGuide regularly:

92% of pilots regularly fly with FlyGuide!

Post-flight analysis showed that this flight followed the FPO recommendations exactly. The

full vertical profile from take-off to touchdown included a step descent at approximately 800

nautical miles into the route, from FL360 to FL310. The chart below also shows the increase in

tailwind to around 70 knots, as predicted by the weather forecast. 100% compliance with FPO

resulted in savings of 1 minute of flight time, 47 kg of fuel, and 50 kg of DOC.

FIGURE 12

FIGURE 10

FlyGuide FPO combines high-resolution weather

data, machine-learning-based performance

modelling, and cloud-enabled optimization to give

pilots in-flight guidance and post-flight feedback.


NALYSIS


SAVINGS ANALYSIS

To validate the savings, flights flown with FlyGuide FPO recommendations have been

simulated using Digital Twin models and compared with estimated flight costs under standard

erence between actual flight cost and the Digital Twin FMS estimate, comparing

FMS speeds and altitudes.

tions prior Average to FPO DOC introduction reduction was 15 kg with per flight. those In some conducted cases, the savings after were FPOsignificantly

deployment (Aprilhigher,

while in others no measurable October savings 2024 were and observed. 2025). This variation is expected, as

savings depend on a large number of operational constraints and environmental factors.

CONCLUSION

This case study shows that advanced flight path optimization can deliver meaningful

additional efficiency gains even for airlines already operating with very high levels of FMS

compliance and with other fuel-efficiency measures already in place, including initiatives

delivered in partnership with the same provider. By combining tail-specific performance

modelling, accurate weather data, and clear pilot guidance, FlyGuide FPO helped Wizz Air

move beyond the limits of traditional FMS logic and achieve measurable operational and

environmental benefits at scale.

REFERENCE NOTE

1

Market data as of April 2026

2

Survey answered by 143 pilots out of 576 who were given access to the application during the trial period.

JAIME ROMERO WALDHORN

Jaime Romero Waldhorn started his aviation career at 18 with his commercial pilot

training followed by a bachelor’s degree in Commercial Aviation Engineering. After

six years in various positions at LATAM Airlines, he moved to Germany. Since 2018

he has been with Wizz Air where his current role is overseeing the introduction and

monitoring of fuel efficiency initiatives. With over twelve years experience in the airline

industry, Jaime has made significant contributions to enhancing fuel efficiency and

operational performance at Wizz Air.

FIGURE 13

FlyGuide FPO enabled Wizz Air to unlock savings that were no longer achievable through

FMS profile compliance alone.

Total annual expected savings from FlyGuide FPO usage at Wizz Air amount to

approximately 3,140 tonnes of fuel. At current jet fuel market prices , this would correspond to

roughly € 3.9 or $ 4.6 million in fuel-cost savings, although actual realized savings depend on

fuel purchasing conditions and hedging. The figure is an extrapolation of trial results to a full

year of operations.

WIZZ AIR

Wizz Air operates a fleet of 262 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft and was

named Airline of the Year by Air Transport Awards in 2019 and in 2023. Wizz

Air has also been recognized as the “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline”

within the World

DC1-Internal

Finance Sustainability

Data

Awards in 2021-2025 In 2026, Wizz Air received

second place in the global airlines’ emissions ranking, as presented by Cirium.

STORKJET

StorkJet helps airlines save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions by utilizing

data coming from the aircraft. With a strong research background,

based on reinvesting 60% of the turnover in R&D and four EU research

grants, the company developed the most precise aircraft performance models on the

market. With this technology, StorkJet has optimized over 6.8 million flights. As a result, their

clients save 67 million dollars and reduce CO2 emissions by 234 thousand tons each year.

FIGURE 14






FOCUS IT: PAUL SAUNDERS

FOCUS IT

Stop timing AI; you’re measuring the wrong thing

Paul Saunders explains why comparing AI to old workflows isn’t

apples-to-apples — it’s apples to an entire fruit bowl

Paul Saunders is Senior Director of

Product Management, Platform at

Comply365, with more than 20 years’

experience in aviation IT and

product leadership.

A few weeks ago, I was asked a perfectly reasonable

question: “How much time has Lovable.dev saved you

and your team?” I paused; not because I didn’t have an

answer but because I didn’t have a useful one. You see,

this isn’t really a story about time savings. It’s about

something far more disruptive. To explain why, it helps to

look at the work itself.

THE WAY WE WERE

As product people, our job is to take an idea and turn it into

something real. Something testable. Something that survives

contact with users. The ‘before’ workflow will be familiar to

most teams. We’d start by writing requirements manually,

trying to pin down intent before anything existed. Then into

prototyping tool Balsamiq: boxes, arrows, and a fair bit of

imagination was required. We’d spend hours linking screens

together just to simulate a user journey; stakeholders would

review low-fidelity mock-ups, nod politely, and we’d iterate.

Then we’d go into Figma for higher-fidelity designs, followed

by more iteration and only then, once confidence was high

enough, would we commit anything to code.

It was structured, it was thorough, it was also, if we’re

honest, a bit… faffy.

THE WAY WE ARE

Now compare that to today. We still start with an idea, but

requirements are shaped in conversation with ChatGPT or

Claude. Instead of static wireframes, we generate functional

mock-ups in Lovable.dev that flow straight into Figma. From

there, we can ‘vibe code’ a working prototype using Claude

Code — something stakeholders can click, break, and react

to in real time. Feedback happens on a living product, not a

sketch. Iteration is immediate and, by the time it reaches

engineering, we’re no longer describing intent; we’re

handing over something tangible.

We still start with an idea, but requirements are shaped in conversation

with ChatGPT or Claude. Instead of static wireframes, we generate

functional mock-ups in Lovable.dev that flow straight into Figma


SO, WHAT’S DIFFERENT?

We still have the same objective but approach it with a

completely different shape of work. Trying to measure that in

terms of time saved misses the point entirely. It’s not chalk

and cheese: it’s apples versus the entire fruit bowl — blender

switched on. We’ve been here before, just not at this speed.

When iPads first appeared in cockpits, the question was,

“How much time do they save versus paper?” But crews

didn’t just read faster, they searched differently, briefed

differently, cross-referenced differently; the workflow shifted.

AI is that same shift but compressed and amplified. What’s

changing now isn’t just efficiency. It’s the structure of the

work itself. Steps disappear; outputs improve by default;

iteration collapses from days into minutes. If you’re still

measuring that in minutes saved, you’re looking in the wrong

place. You can see it in smaller moments too.

Take meeting notes. The old world was scribbles, partial

recall, and a follow-up email that inevitably missed

something. Now we have full transcripts, structured

summaries, and actions extracted automatically. Yes, it saves

time but, more importantly, it changes behavior. You listen

differently when you’re not taking notes; you follow up

differently when everything is captured. The output is

fundamentally better. Again: not apples to apples.

We often describe AI as a bionic assistant; useful, but

slightly misleading. That’s because what we’re really building

isn’t a better assistant, it’s more like an exoskeleton. An assistant

helps you do the same task a bit faster. An exoskeleton

changes what you’re physically capable of doing in the first

place. And that’s the mental shift aviation needs to make.

FOCUS IT: PAUL SAUNDERS

When iPads first appeared

in cockpits, the question was,

“How much time do they

save versus paper?” But

crews didn’t just read faster,

they searched differently,

briefed differently, crossreferenced

differently; the

workflow shifted.

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A NEW WAY OF THINKING… AND BEING

In aviation, the instinct will be to insert AI into existing

workflows. Faster briefings. Smarter search. Quicker content

production. They’re all valuable but all slightly missing the

point. Because, if AI enables dynamically assembled

operational content, real-time contextual support, and

continuously adapting training, then the workflows

themselves need to change. Otherwise, we’ll optimize

processes that no longer make sense. And as we’ve already

seen in other domains, when official systems don’t evolve

fast enough, people don’t complain… they just route

around them. Quietly.

So perhaps the better question isn’t, “How much time

does AI save?” It’s, “What’s now possible that simply wasn’t

possible before?” Because once the fruit bowl arrives,

arguing about how quickly you can peel an apple feels…

slightly beside the point.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Balsamiq: Prototyping tool

ChatGPT: AI chatbot to explore ideas, solve problems,

and learn faster

Claude: AI for problem solvers

Figma: Interface design tool

Lovable.dev: Create apps and websites with AI

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VENDOR: YONDER

Yonder’s Beat Reusser explains how effective

innovations and effortless information retrieval

build genuine customer confidence and trust

Beat Reusser brings a broad operational and commercial background

to his role as Chief Customer Officer at Yonder, where he has been

part of the team since its early startup phase. Drawing on nearly a

decade of international management experience across Switzerland

and Malaysia, Beat oversees customer success and onboarding. He

also serves as a guest lecturer in leadership at the University of Lucerne.

Aircraft IT: What was the origin of Yonder

and what was its founding

vision and mission?

Beat Reusser: Yonder grew out of a shared

frustration that the three co-founders, Thomas

Vogel, Marc Rauch, and Alexander Skrabal,

experienced while working in the aviation

industry. They kept running into the same wall:

documentation processes that hadn’t really

evolved, despite being called ‘digital’. In

practice, that just meant PDFs instead of

paper, but all the same headaches remained.

Information scattered across duplicates,

content going stale, and teams spending

enormous effort just keeping documents

current. The founding vision was essentially to

rethink what aviation documentation could

look like if you designed it properly for the

digital world, rather than just mimicking paper

in a digital format.

Interestingly, the company didn’t come

together overnight. The idea was initially

Innovation has never been something Yonder

chases for its own sake; it’s simply how the

team is wired.

floated somewhat casually among the

group, and it wasn’t until the Swiss Air Force

reached out that things became serious.

That call was the catalyst to formally launch

Yonder. The Swiss Air Force went on to

become the company’s first customer, which

was a strong early signal that the problem

was real, and the solution was headed in the

right direction.

Aircraft IT: What is the guiding

business principle that

drives Yonder today?

BR: Innovation has never been something

Yonder chases for its own sake; it’s simply

how the team is wired. That approach has

led to what is today considered the most

advanced documentation solution in the

aviation market. Part of that comes down to

culture. Being a Swiss company shapes the

way the team works: pragmatic, grounded,

and focused on solving real problems rather

than making noise. There are no premature

announcements or overpromised road

maps, updates are developed carefully and

only shared once they’re fully built and

tested. Quietly delivering, rather than

loudly promising.

Aircraft IT: What makes you

proud of Yonder?

BR: What makes me proud of Yonder is the

agility we bring to our customers — not just

in adapting to their requirements, but also in

responding to changing conditions in their

environment. We don’t treat customers as

numbers. We maintain direct, personal

contact with them, stay close to their daily

operations, and act proactively rather than

waiting to be asked. That openness extends

to how we communicate internally as well,

it’s a culture that runs through everything we

do, and I think customers genuinely feel

that difference.


Operations has changed since Yonder

started and how has the business dealt

with changes in the sector?

BR: Regulatory and compliance

requirements are growing rapidly, and with

them, the volume of information and

knowledge that end-users are expected to

handle. What I’m proud of is that Yonder has

always kept the end-user at the center of

what we do. Beyond simply ensuring our

customers meet their compliance


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obligations, our goal is to make sure that the

people actually working in the system every

day can trust the information they find there,

without losing time or getting

lost in complexity.



years and what will that

mean for Yonder?

BR: The pace of change is accelerating, and

at the same time, budget pressures are

increasing. That combination creates a real

challenge for everyone in the industry.

For us, it means continuing our journey of

improving processes and embracing new

technologies like AI. But it also means

standing alongside our customers when they

need to make the case to authorities that

true digitalization goes far beyond

generating a PDF. That mindset shift is still

We make it effortless for end-users to find information while automating as much as

possible for managers so they can focus on their subject matter expertise.

very much work in progress across the

industry — and that’s exactly where we see

room to make a difference.

Aircraft IT: What do you see as the next

opportunities in aircraft Operations and

what might be the next risks or threats?

BR: We have recently integrated full XML

data support for various aircraft

manufacturers, a significant milestone for

us. This not only further increases the

efficiency of documentation but also

opens up new possibilities for our

customers to leverage that data across

different tools wherever manufacturer

data is needed.

This demonstrates that Yonder is built for

serious, deep integration, not just surfacelevel

solutions.

Aircraft IT: In a sentence, how would you

summarize what Yonder does for aircraft

Operations customers today?

BR: We make it effortless for end-users to

find information while automating as much

as possible for managers so they can focus

on their subject matter expertise.


customers to say about Yonder?

BR: Our customers say that Yonder is a

partner they can rely on, not just a software

vendor. That we understood their daily

reality, stayed close to their business, and

made their employees’ lives

genuinely easier.

Aircraft IT: Beat Reusser, thank

you for your time.


CASE STUDY: PORTER

Porter Airlines Transforms

Operations for growth

Brent Card, Vice President Flight Operations at Porter Airlines, and

Barry Humby, Director of Technology at AeroATeam, run through the

challenging transformation process that is enabling the airline to rapidly

scale up operations.


CASE STUDY: PORTER

Brent Card

FIT FOR THE FUTURE

Porter Airlines is in a period of rapid growth. We have prepared this case study to share our

experience in transforming operations to keep pace with Porter’s expansion.

Airline Experts. Airline Solutions.

AIMING FOR GROWTH

The need for an operations transformation becomes clear when you look at where Porter

Airlines was and where it wants to be. We started in 2006, operating from Billy Bishop Toronto

City Airport (YTZ) then Toronto Island Airport, where the main runway is 3,988 feet (1,216

metres). We originally operated a fleet of Dash 8-400s, with the value proposition of speed

and convenience (figure 1). Passengers appreciate that the distance from the heart of

Toronto’s financial district to Toronto City Airport is less than the longest runway at Toronto

Pearson International Airport.

Porter began flying in October 2006 as a regional

airline operating out of Billy Bishop Toronto City

Airport with the DeHavilland Dash 8-400.

Porter Background

(VP)

DOCUMENT

It has been building its extensive network across

Eastern Canada and select U.S. destinations for about

20 years.

P

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is the foundation

of its success and put Porter in a position of strength

for expansive growth post-pandemic.

In 2023, Porter began the process of taking up to 100

Embraer E195-E2 jets, rapidly expanding into North

America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

FIGURE 1

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CASE STUDY: PORTER

and the U.S. At the same time, our internal resources were certifying the new E195-E2 fleet

with our partner, Transport Canada.

Embraer E-195 Challenges

Operational isolation

Porter became a well-rooted, boutique downtown airline in a niche environment as the

primary carrier at the airport. We had taken an entrepreneurial approach to our operations,

using a mix of off-the-shelf software and bespoke internal systems built by our IT team. This

worked well with our 29 Dash 8-400 fleet on a regional network covering eastern Canada

and northeast U.S., however, our expansion plans forced a change in approach.

New tactics

The change came during the Covid-19 shutdown when Porter saw an opportunity in the

market and purchased 75 Embraer E195-E2s (figure 2) with another 25 options. Our strategy

was speed — go to market with the new jets post-Covid and build frequency quickly.

Frequency is a competitive advantage. This meant our operational systems were

playing catch up.

Our existing systems structure that was built around the Dash 8-400s, was no longer

suitable for what was quickly becoming a complex transcontinental operation across Canada

We incorporated Porter’s ambitions, operations,

vision and mission into the design of the model to

create a series of deliverables.

Expansion Challenges

• Fleet expansion of 300% in 5 years.

• Transformation of the route network to accommodate

DHC4 and E195-E2 flying.

• Transformation from a regional airline to a

transcontinental network

• Overhaul of the operating model that Porter refined

over 17 years.

Solution

• An evaluation of the processes, technology platforms, and skill sets required to effectively manage and

operate the new operation effectively and efficiently.

• Q3 2023 Porter partnered with AeroATeam to support the definition of the future state operating model

and evaluate the current model against the new requirement.

FIGURE 2

We quickly realized that we lacked the ability to scale internally. In 2023, we collaborated with

AeroATeam to define a future-state operations model, identify the gaps and detail a roadmap

for implementation.

Barry Humby

SUPPORTING RAPID EXPANSION

When Porter approached AeroATeam, our first priority was to conduct a joint evaluation that

defined a new operating model, based on carrying out three core activities (figure 3). It was an

intensive eight-week exercise.

Joint Evaluation

AeroATeam proposed an 8-week Operational Systems Review:

• Provide business systems roadmap and supporting documentation.

• Transition from assessment to delivery and execution. 3 core activities:

1. Define new operating model (reliability, safety, compliance, asset

optimization, customer satisfaction).

2. Review and gap analysis of current systems against new model.

3. Outline business systems roadmap based on priorities, foundational work,

and technical risk/debt.

FIGURE 3

We incorporated Porter’s ambitions, operations, vision and mission into the design of the

model to create a series of deliverables (figure 4). This gave us something against which we

could measure our progress.


CASE STUDY: PORTER

Evaluation Deliverables

FIGURE 4

The outcome of the assessment would include

specific deliverables:

• Future State Operations Vision Document

• Quick Value Assessment (Gap Analysis)

• Prioritization Matrix

• Business Systems Roadmap

• Topology Map

• System Support Criticality Tiering

Framework

• Opportunities and Risk

• Consolidated Systems List

The bigger picture for Porter is to be the airline of choice, a leader in operational reliability

who offers the highest levels of safety and regulatory compliance. Their vision includes

providing passengers with a seamless, unparalleled travel experience by leveraging

technology effectively, so that it is scalable to handle growth.

Quick assessment

Understanding the challenges of scaling from a 29 fleet Dash 8-400 operator to a 129 Dash

8-400 and E195-E2 operator was critical, and the gap analysis against our proposed

operating model helped us define a critical path forward with Porter. We decided on a QVA

(Quick Value Assessment) method, so we could move rapidly through the evaluation stage for

each application. For this, we conducted interviews, met with stakeholders, gathered all the

relevant information and looked at specific areas of impact. Asking the right questions

provided the insight we needed. Then, we scored each application to assess how

they measured up.

Understanding the challenges of scaling from a 29

fleet Dash 8-400 operator to a 129 Dash 8-400 and

E195-E2 operator was critical, and the gap analysis

against our proposed operating model helped us

define a critical path forward.

Brent Card

EVALUATING THE CHALLENGES

AeroATeam’s initial assessment of our operating software found that only 16% of our existing

applications met the criteria under the new future state operating model (figure 5). That meant

a lot of software had to be updated or replaced. We also recognized that there were many

manual processes that needed to be digitized.

Evaluation Output Summary

• For the applications reviewed, only 16% were

found to meet future state recruitments.

• Higher than anticipated level of manual functions.

• Heavy reliance on Excel leading to individual

sources of truth.

• Instability of core operational systems.

• Increase in connection passengers and the need to

manage codeshare and interline was a risk.

• The existing model for supporting mission critical

operational systems was insufficient.

• Inability to scale to meet the expected growth.

FIGURE 5

We knew that as we grew the airline with the E195-E2s, our systems would be under stress,

causing system instability due to the increased volume of information. In addition, further

complexity would come from the evolution of airline partnerships with codeshare and interline

agreements. Speed of transformation was of the essence.


CASE STUDY: PORTER

of interfaces. The topology map enabled us to convey, in a non-technical way, the impact on

Porter’s workforce, to highlight the interdependencies and systems that would be impacted

by the change. We find the topology map is particularly useful for briefing new team members

on the programme scope and the rationale for the approach and sequencing of activities, in a

non-technical manner.

Operations Systems Topology Map

Barry Humby

SETTING PRIORITIES

With so few applications up to the task of meeting Porter’s future requirements, we worked on

multiple projects simultaneously. Our next step was to rank them all in a prioritization matrix

(figure 6). It was important for Porter to understand exactly how project dependencies impacted

the roadmap, and the best sequence of activities to achieve their transformation goals. For each

project, we looked at the business impact, risk, urgency, cost and available internal resources.

PROJECT PRIORITIZATION

PRIORITIZATION SCORE Enter scores in the chart below using

whole numbers 0-5.

ID PROJECT INCOMING DEPENDENCY

Prioritization Matrix

CRITERIA WEIGHT Total weight values should equal 100. TOTAL WEIGHT (100)

35 35 10 10 10 100

BUSINESS

RISK

URGENCY

EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION

INTERNAL RESOURCE

AVAILABILITY

PROJECT COST

TOTAL

SCORE

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Another AeroATeam initiative was to walk Porter’s team through a system support criticality

framework (figure 8). This provides a framework for evaluating the criticality of each

application on Porter’s business, and, by extension, the appropriate availability requirements

(RPO/RTO, etc), solution design components (HA, DR, etc), and service level agreements. This

framework is useful for evaluating not only existing applications, but new applications prior to

implementation as well as supporting the solution design process and agreeing on SLAs with

3rd party vendors, where appropriate.

17 N-Tracking to WSI (Flt DXP) 4 4 3 3 2 72

21 Safety Management System 4 4 2 3 3 72

14 Operational Communication 4 4 1 2 4 70

FIGURE 6

Following the initial eight-week operational systems review, we hit the ground running, and

the transformation was underway. Despite its complex nature, throughout the transformation

we referred continuously to three key areas — people, process and technology — we needed

to succeed in all three.

As further support for Porter, a topology map was designed for the transformation (figure

7). This type of graphic depiction is useful for a project of this magnitude, where there are a lot

It was important for Porter to understand exactly

how project dependencies impacted the roadmap,

and the best sequence of activities to achieve their

transformation goals.


CASE STUDY: PORTER

System Support Criticality Tiering Framework

assessment stage to delivery. We are fully satisfied with the AeroATeam partnership. Their

proficiency and skillsets guided us to make the best decisions for Porter at a critical time in

our expansion.

BRENT CARD

Brent Card, Vice President Flight Operations at Porter Airlines, is committed to

safety and operational excellence. He is a key figure in the airline’s strategic

modernization project, an initiative guided by the vision of a nimbler, data-driven,

and connected operation. A seasoned pilot, Brent holds type ratings on a diverse

range of aircraft, including the B727, B737, B757, B767, and the Embraer 175, which informs

his strategic leadership with a practical understanding of the aviation industry.

FIGURE 8

Brent Card

LOOKING AHEAD

Not many airlines are likely to be taking on something on this scale by replacing or updating

the majority of their operating systems at the same time. It is an exceptionally complex

approach, and not without risk. Knowing the current system would not support our growth

plan, a transformation was the practical solution. The next steps were well defined (figure 9),

and had support from the highest levels of the organization.

Recommended Next Steps

•Confirm recommended approach.

•Organizational structure and ITSM methodology confirmation and implementation.

•Incorporate in broader transformation initiative and update roadmap.

•Define external support requirements.

•Transition from assessment to solution delivery.

•Move quickly on in-progress and no regrets opportunities.

•Develop communication and change management strategy.

FIGURE 9

Overall, the AeroATeam partnership brought structure and expertise in an area where we

lacked the internal experience and disciplines necessary to take on a transformation of this

magnitude. AeroATeam has helped us scale into what we are today by being a catalyst for

transformation and enabling quick decision-making based on their experience and industry

best practice. With no room for trial and error, we had to move quickly from the structured

BARRY HUMBY

Barry Humby, Director of Technology at AeroATeam, has over 40 years Aviation IT

experience with a broad understanding of airline operations IT and business

processes. He brings his contribution-oriented approach and strategic acumen to

senior leadership roles, having held past positions as CIO & Director of IT. Barry has

an extensive technology & deployment background, and is focused on building effective

solutions that drive lasting value.

PORTER

Established in 2006, short-haul specialist Porter Airlines flies to 40

destinations in Canada and the US with a fleet of more than 70 aircraft. The

Toronto-based airline has flown over 5.5 million passengers, and the number is growing as

it brings on board a fleet of up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 jets to join its 29 Dash 8-400s.

AEROATEAM

The AeroATeam are industry experts in IT transformations for

flight operations and aircraft maintenance organizations with

optimization techniques to increase productivity, control costs, and minimize safety and

non-compliance risks. The team’s aviation industry professionals offer a unique aviation

technology product and service with the lowest cost and highest quality solutions available.

End-to-end business and IT solutions include Flight Operations, Aircraft Maintenance,

Repair and Overhaul (MRO) needs, with the ability to develop integrated business and

people processes, practices and IT Solutions.






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flight operations platform used by airlines worldwide. Dan specialises

in translating complex operational workflows into clear, value-driven

messaging. He works closely with airline experts, customers and

industry partners to drive awareness, adoption and continuous innovation in

digital flight operations.

Bytron has adapted by continuously evolving

skybook; focusing on integration, automation and

user-centric design, to ensure we remain aligned

with the needs of our customers…

Aircraft IT: What was the origin of Bytron

Aviation Systems and what was its

founding vision and mission?

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Everything we do is centred around reducing

complexity for our users, helping flight operations

teams and pilots work more efficiently, with greater

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principle that drives Bytron today?

DC: Our guiding principle is to make

operational data more accessible,

connected and actionable. Everything we do

is centred around reducing complexity for

our users, helping flight operations teams

and pilots work more efficiently, with greater

confidence and accuracy.


proud of Bytron?

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Operations has changed since Bytron



DC: Operations have become significantly

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clear shift away from manual, paper-based

processes toward connected ecosystems.

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CASE STUDY: AZUL LINHAS AIRLINES

Azul models inflight fuel savings

Caio Garcia, Senior Manager — Fuel Efficiency, at Azul Linhas Airlines,

talks through the benefits of forecasting and operational modelling for

optimizing inflight efficiency.



In this case study, I’ll show readers how Azul reduces fuel consumption by assessing

multiple data variables on individual flights using SITA OptiFlight®.

BUSY SCHEDULE

Before we go into the details, a quick overview of Azul Linhas Airlines will highlight the

operational challenges that make optimizing in-flight efficiency a key priority for us. We are

Brazil’s largest airline in terms of daily departures (see figure 1), the leading provider on 93

percent of our routes, and the only carrier on 82 percent of them.

About us…

• Fresh out of a Chapter-11 restructuring

• 150+ destinations served

• Leader in 93% of our routes, single carrier in 82%

• Brazil’s largest airline in daily departures

• 800 to 900 flights per day

• Flexible, high-efficiency fleet +/- 180 operating aircraft

A330 A320/21 E1/E2 ATR PC-12 Caravans

14 64 60 33 2 20

FIGURE 1



We handle 800 to 900 daily flights with a fleet of around 180 aircraft heading to over 150

destinations. We like to say that we fly to pretty much everywhere there is a runway in Brazil,

with a wide-ranging fleet, from the large (Airbus 330) to the small (Cessna Caravan). Our

challenge is to improve in-flight efficiency across all aircraft types.

PARTNERSHIP APPROACH

This Partnership case study focuses with on the suite SITA of OptiFlight® for Safety modules & from Efficiency SITA, which was one of our

first • technology Started in partners 2009 back with in Aircraft 2009. Our Communications

first contract was for aircraft

communication (figure 2).

• Azul acts as a Technological Business Partner

Leverage flight data to build predictive

models and to compute fuel savings

Build Truly Tail

Specific Models

Predict Every

Scenario

Report Verifiable

Fuel Savings

Cockpit

eWAS

OptiClimb

OptiDirect

Uses 40+ parameters from QAR

data to build highly accurate tailspecific

performance models

through Machine Learning

Digital Twin simulates every

possible scenario and

recommends the best one.

Accurate Flight-by-flight savings

using QAR data. No guesswork.

OCC

Aircom

Cockpit Services

Mission Watch

OptiLevel*

FIGURE 3

Leverage flight data to build predictive models and to compute fuel savings

Building the models

Updating the models

FIGURE 2

Aircraft Comms

Flight Tracking

Weather Awareness

Fuel Optimization

In line with that we introduced Mission Watch and eWas (electronic Weather Awareness

System) for flight tracking and weather awareness, before taking on fuel optimization with the

OptiClimb, OptiDirect and OptiLevel modules.

1 Year of Historical Flight Data for each tail

Machine Learning

Regular Flight Data Stream

for each tail

Machine Learning

LEVERAGING FLIGHT DATA

We use the OptiFlight® modules to leverage flight data for building fuel-saving predictive

models. The process begins by sending QAR (Quick Access Recorder) data to SITA, which

analyzes information on a bespoke tail-specific aircraft basis (figures 3 and 4). For example,

each Airbus A320 will have a specific profile and performance characteristics in the modelling

system, where it becomes a digital twin for that A320.

We receive verifiable monthly fuel savings reports

that we cross-check against our own measurements.

FIGURE 4

Initial Predictive Performance Models

for each tail number

Updated Predictive Performance Models

for each tail number

SITA runs scenarios based on the operational environment, including winds, temperature and

weight & balance, to understand how the aircraft flies in certain conditions in terms of fuel

consumption and performance, all based on historical data. We receive verifiable monthly fuel

savings reports that we cross-check against our own measurements.

At the core of the OptiFlight® solution is a ‘what if’ engine, as you can see in figure 5. We

send the OFP (Original Flight Plan) and load sheet to SITA for them to understand what the

operational environment is going to be for the aircraft’s specific weight and other flight

parameters. OptiClimb enters various scenarios into the ‘what if’ engine to find the best

solutions for that specific flight and delivers actionable information directly into the

pilot workflow.



Delivering customized climb schedules to pilots

OFP + Load Sheet

SITA OptiClimb delivers actionable information directly into the pilot workflow

Recommendations to pilots

eFF SITA eWAS ACARS

OptiClimb’s customized schedule for each flight

helps pilots to climb better and save fuel.

during the climb (figure 6), using power at a uniform rate. We find that OptiClimb’s customized

schedule for each flight helps pilots to climb better and save fuel.

4D Weather Forecast

« What-if »

Engine

Customized climb schedules for each flight

Tail-Specific Predictive

Performance Model

FIGURE 5

AOC MSG DISPLAY

AN: FGZHO 1/1

FI: TO4530

ORIG: ORY

DEST: TUN

OFP REV: 2

OPERATING DATE: 2023-10-20

TOW 67434 KG

MAINTAIN 238 TO 24000FT

THEN 292/0.76 TO T.O.C

We receive the recommendations three ways: to the EFF (Electronic Flight Folder), eWAS and

ACARS (Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting System). We prefer to use eWAS

and ACARS, which we find are more reliable and they complement each other.

BEST CONDITIONS TO CLIMB

With OptiClimb, we receive two climb speeds with an acceleration usually above flight level

100. This is a complex phase as there are multiple parameters that are constantly changing.

OptiClimb might get us to climb a little bit faster at a higher rate as it finds the best conditions

VALID UP TO FL370

Opportunity

Climb consumes an

important amount of fuel

and can be further optimized

Cruise Level

Crossover

Acceleration FL

FIGURE 6

Climb Mach

IAS 2

IAS 1

Flight with SITA OptiClimb

Fuel flow with SITA OptiClimb

Challenge

Most complex phase

with many parameters

changing at the same time

Flight without SITA OptiClimb

Fuel flow without SITA OptiClimb

Solution

Customized speed

changes at different

altitudes for each climb

A customized climb

schedule for each flight

• 2 climb speeds

• 1 acceleration Flight Level > FL100

• 1 climb Mach

60-80% Target application rate

Allowing systematic fuel

savings when applied



TAKING SHORTCUTS

It took us about six months to implement OptiDirect, which went live in June 2025. OptiDirect

takes historical data from routes flown to identify where we are most likely to benefit by taking

shorter options and recommends these before the flight (see figure 8).

OptiDirect

Methodology

Timeline

• Using the historical data of routes flown

• Consideration of weather conditions

• Recommended shortcuts before the flight

• Shortcut points with potential pre-determined

time and fuel savings

15/JAN/25

Project Kick-Off

15/FEB/25

End of data set-up

15/MAR/25

Start of the Trial

Savings with OptiClimb

Fuel savings with OptiClimb have been significant, as figure 7 shows.

OptiClimb – Savings

Results – 1 shortcut taken every 10 flights

25-Aug 25-Sep 25-Oct 25-Nov 25-Dec 26-Jan

Flights 793 783 837 822 291 120

Savings (L) 11.7k 11.2k 11.7k 11.4k 4.8k 2.2k

Savings (H) ~12.5 ~13.5 ~13.5 ~12 ~9.5 ~ 9.5

19/mar and 13/apr

154 test flights

15/MAY/25

End of Trial

Evaluation of Results

09/JUN/25

GO LIVE

2024

2025

JAN/26

4.25 MM L

12.02 MM L

980 k L

80 k L

280 k L

580 k L

Economia Saving média per climb por subida (kg) (kg)

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FIGURE 8

Pilots receive a pop-up on eWAS showing the direct or the most probable direct route. They

might choose the most probable route, not necessarily the one that is most efficient. When

they click on the pop-up, pilots can see exactly how much time and fuel they

are going to save.

OPTIMIZING FLIGHT LEVELS

Currently, we are trialling OptiLevel to optimize the flight level and speed, based on whether

we are on time or missing time, to make sure that we are on the most efficient route. You can

see this in the green bar in figure 9, which compares where we are flying now with where we

should be flying. The fuel mileage per kilo average shows that the higher in the chart we are,

the less efficient we are.

30 k L

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FIGURE 7

We saved approximately four million liters in 2024 and 12 million liters in 2025. In January

2026, we were at 980,000 liters, which is split by aircraft type in figure 7. The interesting point

here is that when we change a climb profile to save engine time, the model adapts

to reflect this.

When they click on the pop-up, pilots can see

exactly how much time and fuel they

are going to save.



Azul A320 neo FL390 GW 62t – tail-specif fuel mileage

Higher speeds can unlock better fuel mileage

Where we are flying now

Where we should be flying

For example, if the flight is early, OptiLevel can adapt the CI to be a little bit more efficient. If

we are on time, it will try to optimize our on-time performance and give us a better fuel figure

by changing the flight level or adapting the speed a little. If we are delayed, it might

recommend an acceleration, detrimental to fuel consumption but maybe better for on-time

performance and passenger satisfaction. OptiLevel is configurable by individual airlines, so

Azul can set its own parameters.

We went live on Optilevel with our Airbus 320 fleet in November 2025. Results from

January 2026 show that we saved about 13 hours of flight time and around 46.7kL of fuel. Not

every flight had a recommendation, but the ones that did achieved 85 percent of adherence

from the flight crew, which was pleasing for the early adoption of a new tool. Brazil’s airspace

is not particularly congested, so we pretty much get what we want most of the time in terms of

flight level.

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POST-FLIGHT SAVINGS

As well as pre-flight savings calculations, SITA generates post-flight savings reports, which are

also tail-specific. It creates a shadow flight to test the flight in that environment and compares

it with the QAR data (Quick Access Recorder data) from the actual flight (figure 11).

FIGURE 9

Early, on time or delayed

OptiLevel analyzes the live position, weight, wind, whether the flight is on time and any

performance constraints, to give an output for flight level and speed (figure 10). The system

tells us to adapt, reduce or increase our CI (Cost Index), climb or descend.

Post-Flight

Savings

reporting

Tail-specific, QAR-verified,

per-flight savings only from SITA

Post-Flight

Simulator

OptiLevel

OptiLevel Methodology

Inputs

Transmitted via ACARS or OptiFlight and/or EFB

QAR Data

from the

optimized flight

Predictive

Performance Model

QAR

(Fuel and time)

Delta Fuel burn

Delta Time

Fuel and time

savings

Outputs

FL, Speed

• Live position

• Weight

• Wind / ISA Deviation

• OTP constraints

FL320

FL300

Baseline Flight

The QAR Flight with OptiFlight

impacts dropped and replaced

with OFP inputs for that

segment

Forecasted Winds

Forecasted Temp

Baseline Flight

using Digital Twin Tech

(Fuel and time)

FL280

FIGURE 11

Early

On Time

Suggestion Planned (OFP)

Delayed

Implementation timeline

18/JUL/25 17/SET/25 13/OUT/25

Project Rule

ADM Pilots

Kick-Off Definition Webinar

NOV/25

GO LIVE (A320)

20/OUT/25

2026

Functional

GO LIVE

Flights

(Other fleets)

This gives us both a tail-specific recommendation and what the actual flight did in the fuel and

time savings report. From our trial of OptiLevel, we can see that it is a robust model for

calculating time and fuel savings.

Achieve a reduction in fuel

consumption by taking

advantage of early takeoff

Achieve a reduction in fuel

consumption with a reduced

time impact and respecting

OTP

Reduce the time difference

in the most efficient way to

improve OTP

Results

OTP Respected

FIGURE 10

OTP Respected

OTP Recovery

A32N 25-Dec 26-Jan

Flights 3124 4034

Application rate 78% 85%

Savings (L) 46.7k L 46.6k L

Savings (h) ~ 13 h ~ 13 h

From our trial of OptiLevel, we can see that it is a

robust model for calculating time and fuel savings.



Pilots like the FMS, but it has its limitations, so we are

in the process of explaining to them how the FMS

and SITA systems work. This involves aligning SITA

calculation logic with FMS outputs.

OVERCOMING HURDLES

At the moment, we are working through several challenges with OptiLevel to mitigate any

risks they might pose (see figure 12). These include reducing the incidence of duplicate

messages coming from our systems. CI identification is another challenge, especially

extracting information reliably from the FMS (Fuel Management System), which we are sorting

out. We are also adapting our TOD (Top of Descent) adjustment to make the descent as

efficient as possible.

Pilots like the FMS, but it has its limitations, so we are in the process of explaining to them how

the FMS and SITA systems work. This involves aligning SITA calculation logic

with FMS outputs.

Last but not least is the question of onboard connectivity, which, for us, is hampering

progress. Without Wi-Fi on the flight deck, it’s hard to extract the maximum from SITA’s tools.

This year, we are working to put Wi-Fi on the flight deck, which will take our use of OptiLevel

to the levels of inflight efficiency improvement we have achieved with OptiClimb

and OptiDirect.

WEATHER CHECK

For weather-specific support, eWAS is another valuable tool (figure 13).

SITA OptiFlight integration in eWAS at Azul

OptiLevel - Challenges

OptiLevel Challenges

12

Weather

Products

5

Suppliers

Topic Risk Mitigation

Duplicate Messages

CI Identification

TOD Adjustment

Operational noise and reduced

system credibility

Estimation-driven analytics

reduces accuracy

Suboptimal descent efficiency in

case cruise CI is maintained

Savings vs EFOB Gap Reduced pilot trust and adoption

OnBoard Connectivity

FIGURE 12

Less precision and message

frequency

Deploy internal sequencing logic to

prevent duplication

Capture actual FL and CI directly from

FMS

Implement internal TOD calculation

process

Ensure pilots have a clear

understanding of FMS limitations

FlightDeck WiFi installation

FIGURE 13

Forecasts

Observations

Navigation

Icing, CB

Turbulence, Tropopause, Winds

CB, Lightning, VA/TC Advisory

Icing

PIREPs

D-ATIS

NAT/PACOT Tracks

It is particularly useful because it covers a dozen weather products from five suppliers and is

our pilots’ primary weather tool, especially with turboprop ATR pilots, because this aircraft is

very sensitive to icing.



MISSION WATCH

Finally, a brief mention of Mission Watch (figure 14) concludes this case study. We use Mission

Watch for OCC (Operations Control Center) flight tracking, in monitoring data such as weather

hazards, fuel over-consumption and deviation from track.

Mission Watch

CAIO GARCIA

Caio Garcia began his career at Azul in 2009 as a First Officer on the Embraer fleet.

In 2014, he was promoted to Captain on the ATR fleet and concurrently joined the

Safety Department as a Human Factors Analyst. In 2016, he advanced to the role of

Human Factors Coordinator and in 2018, he returned to the Embraer fleet. In 2022,

he was promoted to Manager of Flight Operations Engineering and Fuel Efficiency,

followed by his appointment as Senior Manager of Flight Efficiency in 2025.

AZUL LINHAS AIRLINES

Azul Linhas Airlines is Brazil’s largest airline in terms of daily departures,

making 800-900 flights per day. The airline is the leader in 93 percent of its

routes and the single carrier on 82 percent of them. Azul serves more than 150 destinations

with a fleet of around 180 aircraft, ranging from the Airbus A330 to the Cessna Caravan. In

2023, Azul was ranked by Cirium as the world’s second most punctual airline.

FIGURE 14

Mission Watch automatically sets up everything necessary for warning dispatchers, so we

need fewer dispatchers working on flight tracking.

Mission Watch automatically sets up everything

necessary for warning dispatchers, so we need

fewer dispatchers working on flight tracking.

SITA

SITA has been revolutionizing the aircraft industry since it was founded in

1949 by 11 airlines. Today, it has over 2,500 customers in more than 200

countries and territories. Products include SITA OptiFlight® that brings

real-time, data-driven decision-making straight to the flight deck with modules that include

OptiClimb, OpticDirect, OptiLevel and OptiDescent. These provide fuel and time

optimization, climb, cruise and descent, tail-specific digital twin, an integrated EFB

application, and post-flight savings analytics.






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over 20 years of experience across multiple industries. She holds a

B.S. in Finance and M.S. in Accounting, specializing in forensic

accounting. In 2020, she joined SkedFlex, bringing her leadership

and strategic vision to the organization. As Senior Director of Finance,

Shereen oversees financial operations and shared services and is a part of the

leadership team. She resides in sunny Florida.

Aircraft IT: What was the origin of

SkedFlex and what was its founding

vision and mission?

Shereen Worthington: SkedFlex was

originally was founded by CEO Tom LaJoie, a

United Airlines and former military pilot, with

a vision to improve quality of life for aviation

professionals. Having experienced the

challenges of rigid schedules and missed

family time at firsthand, he set out to create

meaningful change within the industry. In

2002, he launched the company’s first

product, eTripTrader (now Crew Companion).

Since then, the company has expanded into

a suite of cloud-based solutions designed to

support modern aviation operations:

SkedFlex FCMS, SkedFlex Flight Planning,

and SkedFlex MISA. Staying on top of

industry developments, we’ve also

developed the leading Drone Operations

software, SkedFlex Vertical.


principle that drives SkedFlex today?

SW: Our guiding business principle at

SkedFlex is that we are a family company

delivering dependable aviation management

software that truly understands our

customers. Our core values play a central

role in how we hire, collaborate, and operate

on a daily basis.


proud of SkedFlex?

SW: What makes me proud to work at

SkedFlex is our commitment to improving

the lives of both our customers and our

employees. We operate as a family

company, treating people with respect and

building meaningful, lasting relationships

across the industry. These relationships are a

key driver of our success and the strength of

our partnerships. Our genuine care for our

customers and team is reflected in the

quality of our work and our dedication to the

aviation industry.


Operations has changed since SkedFlex



SW: One of the biggest changes in aircraft

operations has been the shift from paper

processes to fully digital systems. As the

industry continues moving toward paperless

operations, our products play a key role by

making critical information and data easily

accessible in real time. SkedFlex enables

airlines to move beyond static, manually

managed workflows to a more dynamic,

data-driven, and automated way of

operating. This transition not only improves

efficiency but also supports smarter, faster

decision-making across operations.



years and what will that

mean for SkedFlex?

SW: Over the next decade, artificial

intelligence will be the primary driver of

transformation in the airline industry,

enabling smarter, faster, and more adaptive

operational decision-making. In support of

this shift, we have already begun integrating

AI-driven tools into our internal development

… the company has expanded into a suite of cloudbased

solutions designed to support modern

aviation operations: SkedFlex FCMS, SkedFlex

Flight Planning, and SkedFlex MISA.


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…our goal is to deliver products that are easy to use,

reliable, and built with a deep understanding of our

users’ needs, helping improve their day-to-day

experience and overall quality of life.

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That Understands You

and operational workflows, improving

efficiency, code quality, and early defect

detection while allowing our teams to focus

on higher-value work. Building on this

foundation, we are evolving our product

strategy around Adaptive Intelligence,

embedding AI directly into the SkedFlex

platform to deliver context-aware decision

support, pattern recognition, and process

optimization. Rather than treating AI as a

standalone feature, we are making it a

seamless part of the workflows our

customers rely on every day. As we continue

rolling out these capabilities, Adaptive

Intelligence will become a key differentiator,

driving better decisions, greater efficiency,

and stronger competitive advantage.




SW: Cybersecurity threats, increasing

reliance on AI-driven automation, and

workforce shortages are creating a more

complex risk environment in aircraft

operations. As systems become more digital,

they are more vulnerable to cyberattacks,

while greater use of AI introduces challenges

around transparency, oversight, and potential

overreliance, especially as experience levels

decline across the workforce. In response,

we are evolving our product strategy around

Adaptive Intelligence, embedding AI directly

into the SkedFlex platform to deliver

context-aware decision support, pattern

recognition, and process optimization. By

integrating these capabilities seamlessly into

everyday workflows, we enhance human

decision-making rather than replace it. As we

continue to expand these features, Adaptive

Intelligence will drive more resilient, efficient,

and intelligent operations.


summarize what SkedFlex does for

aircraft Operations customers today?

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products that are easy to use, reliable, and

built with a deep understanding of our users’

needs, helping improve their day-to-day

experience and overall quality of life.


customers to say about SkedFlex?

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delivers reliable and easy to use solutions,

and consistently helps them make better

decisions. Just as importantly, I’d want them

to say we’re a partner they trust and

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CASE STUDY: SMARTWINGS

Smart move: Smartwings boosts

operational efficiency with transition

to eTechLog8

Pavel Hovorka, Avionics Engineer and ETL (Electronic Technical Log) Administrator at

Smartwings, describes how strong teamwork and university student training instructors

were at the heart of an efficiency-boosting ETL implementation



Smartwings implemented a fleet-wide Electronic Technical Log (ETL) at a critical point in

its operational growth, when paper-based processes were no longer able to support the

scale, complexity and speed required by the business.

This case study describes not only the transition from paper logbooks to Conduce’s

eTechLog8, but more importantly how the implementation enabled much faster access to

operational data, reduced manual handling and improved coordination between operational

departments. It also outlines the organizational approach, including an innovative training

model leveraging students from the Czech Technical University (CTU), including future aircraft

technicians and pilots, which enabled a rapid but controlled rollout across the fleet.

SMARTWINGS

When we launched in 1997 with a single Tupolev 154 operating only in the Czech Republic,

paper logbooks didn’t present much of a barrier to progress. Since then, Smartwings has

grown considerably, and today it is the country’s largest airline, operating a fleet of 49 aircraft,

including Boeing 737NGs, Airbus 320s and Airbus 220s; we carried 8.3 million passengers in

2024 (figure 1).

INTRODUCTION

Current status

49

FLEET SIZE (MIX OF B737NG, MAX, A320, A220)

A mixed business model

Moving to eTechLog8 delivered multiple benefits across all areas of Smartwings’ business

model (figure 2).

4

WE HAVE AOC AUTHORISATION UNDER THE CZ,

PL, SK, AND HU AUTHORITIES.

INTRODUCTION

Business model

8,3M

PASSENGERS CARRIED LAST YEAR

MIX

SCHEDULED – CHARTER – ACMI

FIGURE 1

We have AOCs (Airline Operator’s Certificates) from the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and

Hungary, for a mixed operation of scheduled and charter flights.

This understandably produces a lot of paperwork. Smartwings operates globally, including

remote destinations such as Troll Antarctic Airfield in Antarctica. In such cases, a paper-based

system could delay access to operational information needed by teams in Prague.

In addition, whilst we have our own Part 145-line maintenance facility, we work with several

external organizations for line and heavy maintenance. Having eTechLog8 onboard ensures

that maintenance personnel have immediate access to up-to-date technical records and

defect information.

PRG

MTCE

WORLD

FIGURE 2

THE MAIN BASE IS AT PRAGUE AIRPORT

OUR OWN MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION AND CONTRACTED PARTNERS

WE HAVE OPERATED ON ALL CONTINENTS



Before the eTechLog8 Project

Previously, Smartwings relied on three primary paper logbooks: the Journey Logbook, the

Defect Logbook and the Deferred Defects Logbook (see figure 3).

In addition to these logbooks, low-limit maintenance tasks — including daily and weekly

checks, pre-flight inspections and ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational

Performance Standards) checks — were managed using separate paper forms requiring

manual completion and signatures.

Of course, paper-based journey and defect logbooks led to a lot of document scanning

(figure 4). This introduced errors from misreading handwriting, unclear scanning and

repeated manual input.

CONTEXT & BACKGROUND

Paper documents processing

Context & Background

How it was before the implementation of ETL

Document

scanning

Formal

aspect check

Manual data

entry

DFP

archiving

Journey

logbook

Defect

logbook

Low limit

tasks

List of

deferred

defects

DL or JL must

be scanned and

sent.

A check will be carried out to

ensure that the stamp, date,

station, signature, etc. are

not missing.

Data from DL and JL are

manually entered into

MRO and other systems.

DFPs from all stations are

physically sent to Prague

for archiving.

Flight data records

(flight number,

destination, crew, PAX,

fuel, times...)

FIGURE 3

Maintenance (performed

maintenance,

component

replacements) and

defect records.

Forms for Daily, Weekly,

Pre-flights, ETOPS

checks.

A list of deferred defects

which must be kept on board

in accordance with MEL, CDL,

AMM, etc.

FIGURE 4

Not only does having 3 separate logbooks create duplication of the input records, but it also

significantly increases the chance of human errors occurring from mismatching data entry. This

required formalizing processes of auditing the data, cross-referencing date, station, signature

and license number to ensure the accuracy of records. These processes slowed down access

to this data. Once audited, the data had to also be manually inputted from the journey and

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defect logbooks into the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) and Flight Ops systems.

The physical documents were also shipped from all over the world to Prague to be archived.

The operational ‘weight’ of paper

So, now you have an overview of the situation, we will explain the three main limitations with

our paper-based system we wanted to address with the implementation of eTechLog8

(see figure 5).

CONTEXT & B ACKGROUND

Main limitations of “paper”

FIGURE 5

TIME

ERROR

“LSA”

DATA ARE AVAILABLE IN SYSTEMS WITH A DELAY

THE SYSTEM IS NOT ROBUST ENOUGH TO HUMAN ERROR

LOW SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

Firstly, there was a significant delay between an event occurring on the aircraft and the

information becoming available to decision-makers on the ground. This delay affected

maintenance planning, defect troubleshooting and operational coordination.

Another issue was that manual data handling introduced a high rate of inconsistencies.

These included mismatches in dates, signatures, station codes and technical entries, which

required additional verification steps and created a continuous workload for technical

records and CAMO.

Finally, the lack of real-time visibility reduced situational awareness across the

organisation. Maintenance Control Centre (MCC), engineering and operations teams were

often working with incomplete or outdated information, leading to reactive rather than

proactive decision-making.

CONDUCE ETL IMPLEMENTATION

We signed the contract with Conduce for eTechLog8 in September 2023 and, once the

system configuration and testing phase was complete, we began the three months of

training. Once all staff were trained, we began a period of parallel run, where the paper

logbooks were completed in parallel to the electronic records in eTechLog8 to demonstrate

Smartwings could effectively and safely use the system. Once this was successfully

demonstrated to the Czech airworthiness Authority, Smartwings fleet had our ‘go live’

(removing paper to be fully digital) about nine months after the project began.

Rapid turnaround

One of the most important keys to the speed of implementation was excellent teamwork. Our

teams were a crucial part of the successful completion, with support from the company’s

management. We also received very strong support from Conduce throughout the process.

As I have already mentioned, another crucial element in our speed of implementation was our

decision to bring in students from the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague, who joined

our group of ETL instructors.

LEARNING AT SPEED

Although we used e-learning and CBT (Computer-Based Training) to cover many of the mandatory

aspects, this alone was not enough: we combined it with face-to-face instruction. That’s why our

approach to providing sufficient training in a relatively short period relied heavily on our ETL

trainers (see figure 6) working with technicians in the hangar and onboard during flights.

IMPLEMENTATION

Training

How to improve training level in a short period

FIGURE 6

One of the most important keys to the speed of

implementation was excellent teamwork. Our teams

were a crucial part of the successful completion…

Mandatory

E-learning, including

instructional videos,

manuals, and CBT.

At the

hangar

ETL instructors were present

throughout the parallel operation of

the technicians' shifts.

In the air

ETL instructors trained pilots

directly on board.

…another crucial element in our speed of

implementation was our decision to bring in

students from the Czech Technical University (CTU)

in Prague, who joined our group of ETL instructors.



Inflight Training

The introduction of the ETL was the perfect opportunity for Smartwings and the CTU students

to collaborate. Out of a total of 39 instructors, 26 were CTU students, who were able to

contribute once they had been given the necessary security training to be in a cockpit during

a flight (figure 7).

IMPLEMENTATION

In the air

Additional training on board of an aircraft during parallel run

In total, 48% of our pilots received additional onboard training, supplementing other training

they received (figure 8).

IMPLEMENTATION

In the air

Additional training on board of an aircraft during parallel run

39

26

ETL INSTRUCTORS IN TOTAL

26 ETL INSTRUCTORS WERE CTU STUDENTS PARTICIPATING

IN A SPECIAL PROGRAM

331

NUMBER OF FLIGHTS WHERE TRAINING WAS CONDUCTED.

FIGURE 7

We ran onboard training on 331 flights during the parallel running of the old and new systems.

FIGURE 8

48% OF PILOTS UNDERWENT

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

We ran a similar training program for our support teams at the hangar. Here, nearly two-thirds

of technicians’ shifts included eTechLog8 training. We also provided training in the hangar to

five of our external maintenance partners.



KEY BENEFITS

As a result of our implementation, there are many benefits but addressing our three main

problems, the main benefits driving the success of eTechLog8 at Smartwings are:

Faster information

The transition to near real-time data availability significantly improved how Smartwings

responds to operational events. With immediate synchronization between aircraft and ground

systems, MCC and engineering teams can assess defects, initiate troubleshooting and

coordinate corrective actions without delay.

the previous paper-based system, where communication gaps could lead to delays, the ETL

ensures that all stakeholders operate with the same up-to-date information. This has

contributed to the elimination of serious delays caused by unreported or latereported

defects.

KEY B ENEFITS

Increases situational awareness

Airworthiness of the airplane is visible to all users

KEY BENEFITS

Faster

information

flow

We can respond to faults

more quickly

FIGURE 9

Since implementing eTechLog8, we have reduced RIEs (Rectification Interval Extensions) by

64.7% by having the right information available at the right time to solve problems, order parts

and improve our troubleshooting.

Fewer human errors

Unsurprisingly, automation reduces the frequency of human errors. For us, eTechLog8

brought down error rates by 95 percent in our key metrics (such as dates and signatures).

This is supported by eTechLog8’s ‘soft warnings’ of amber fields if a data input doesn’t look

right to the system as well as the workflow-controlled process preventing pilots and

engineers from missing mandatory information fields.

Improved situational awareness

This is one of the most significant operational benefits. When a defect is raised, updated or

deferred, the information becomes immediately visible across the organization.

This allows MCC and maintenance teams to contact outstation Part-145 providers earlier,

coordinate resources and prepare corrective actions before the aircraft arrives. In contrast to

FIGURE 10

The improvement in situational awareness is particularly important because, in the previous

paper-based environment, technical information was not always immediately visible to all

relevant stakeholders. This could result in delays between a defect being recorded by the

flight crew and maintenance control teams becoming aware of the issue, potentially

impacting the subsequent aircraft turnaround.

Since introducing eTechLog8, Smartwings has reduced the number of serious delays

caused by unreported or late-reported technical issues to zero, supported by improved

visibility, faster communication and reduced human error.



Accessing up-to-date information encourages a

more proactive approach across the organization,

so we feel part of the data ownership process,

rather than merely following a paper-based

reporting obligation.

sides. It enabled Smartwings to complete the ETL implementation project in just nine months,

and, for the students, this was an ideal opportunity to work in real flight and

maintenance environments.

LESSONS LEARNED

Our journey has taught us a lot — and not just about the technology. One of the key lesson

about what worked best in our transition to eTechLog8 was the benefit of applying lean

development principles to our project management. This meant reviewing the paper

procedures and eliminating data fields we did not use and were wasting time and effort.

Another important aspect was investing heavily in training and ensuring that the workflows

themselves helped prevent common mistakes from the beginning of the project. The

objective LESSONS was LEARNED to scale the rollout rapidly while maintaining consistency and operational safety.

To do this we ensured a strong, consistent communication campaign across the

organization What meant worked

everyone received clear messages. We also made sure we articulated

the project’s goals to the whole team with clear next steps to make sure everyone knew

where we were

"Lean"

across the project. Campaign

Students

approach

Use lean development principles

and apply them to project

management.

FIGURE 11

You need to have a strong and

long-term information campaign

within the company.

Utilizing students as

instructors was extremely

beneficial for both sides.

Introducing CTU students to support the ETL training was a positive move that benefited both

NEW ATTITUDES

As well as the boost from introducing new technology to the airline, we have also seen a new

attitude emerge at Smartwings (figure 12), where people feel comfortable with the speed and

accuracy of the data they receive. Accessing up-to-date information encourages a more

proactive approach across the organization, so we feel part of the data ownership process,

rather than merely following a paper-based reporting obligation. Less time spent on manual

information inputting tasks frees us to deal with other work challenges.

LESSONS LEARNED

Change of attitude

Comfort

You will quickly get used to how

fast your data are available.

FIGURE 12

Mindset

Shift from corrective to

proactive mindset.

Data

ownership

From “reporting obligation”

to “data ownership”

Finally, maintaining clear ownership and communication across departments ensured

alignment between flight operations, engineering and technical records, which was essential

for a successful transition.



WHAT’S NEXT?

eTechLog8 is not our final goal; it is the beginning of our digital transformation based on

stabilized digital workflows across departments and aircraft types, and more confidence in

the accuracy and availability of operational data. A key enabler for this will be the

development of a centralized data environment, allowing stakeholders across departments to

access and analyze ETL data in a standardized way. We are now improving our reliability

tracking and predictive maintenance using ETL data and hope to have some results in the

next few months (figure 13).

CONCLUSION

What is next?

• Reliability

Advanced analytics for reliability tracking and predictive maintenance.

• EASA PART-IS

Alignment with upcoming EASA Part-IS and data governance requirements.

• Cooperation with Conduce

Continued collaboration with Conduce on system refinement and synchronization.

FIGURE 13

eTechLog8 is not our final goal; it is the beginning of

our digital transformation based on stabilized digital

workflows across departments and aircraft types,

and more confidence in the accuracy and

availability of operational data.

In parallel, Smartwings is aligning its processes with EASA Part-IS requirements, with a strong

focus on data governance, access control and auditability. Initial trials are also underway to

explore the use of AI in reliability analysis, with the aim of helping identify technical trends

earlier and support more proactive maintenance planning. Finally, we look forward to

continuing our collaboration with Conduce on system refinements and synchronization.

PAVEL HOVORKA

Pavel Hovorka is an Avionics Engineer and ETL Administrator at Smartwings and has

been active in the aviation industry for more than 15 years, primarily in the field of

avionics and aircraft maintenance. He led the implementation of ETL at Smartwings

as project leader, overseeing both the technical aspects and the organizational

coordination required to integrate the system into daily operations. Alongside his work at

Smartwings, Pavel lectures on avionics systems and aircraft maintenance technologies at the

Faculty of Transportation Sciences of the Czech Technical University in Prague.

SMARTWINGS

Smartwings was founded in the Czech Republic in 1997,

starting with a single Tupolev 154. Since then, the airline has

grown considerably, and today it is the country’s largest airline, operating a fleet of 49

aircraft, including Boeing 737NG, Airbus 320 and Airbus 220, and carrying 8.3 million

passengers in 2024. Smartwings has four AOCs (Air Operator’s Certificates) from CAAs in

the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. From its base in Prague, it operates on

every continent.

CONDUCE

Conduce eTechLog8 is the world-leading Electronic Technical Logbook

(ETL/B) eliminating the paper Technical, Cabin, and Deferred Defect

Logbooks, and replaces these with an easy-to-use, workflow-controlled

mobile solution. Available on both Windows and iOS, eTechLog8 is fully integrated with all

the leading MRO and M&E systems. All eTechLog8 customers report significant benefits,

ranging from improved efficiency, data accuracy and consistency to faster turnarounds

and lower costs.






INTRODUCING COMPLY365

INTRODUCING…

An Introduction to AI-Powered Safey Management

Alan Sternberg, General Manager of Artificial

Intelligence at Comply365 introduces the

CoAnalyst for AI-powered safety risk management

and data analysis which is transforming aviation

safety; and reflects on the original vision and

mission that inspired its creation.

CoAnalyst was born in 2023 when we sat down with

some of the best aviation safety teams in the world and

asked them a straightforward question: what is actually

breaking in your day-to-day work? The answers were

consistent and, honestly, they were sobering.

Every aviation operation generates enormous volumes of

reports. Safety reports, injury reports, damage reports,

fatigue reports, air safety reports, etc. filed every day by

pilots, cabin crew, ground personnel, maintenance

engineers, and staff across the entire operation. And virtually

all of that data was being processed manually. Human

analysts, working through stacks of reports, applying their

own judgment, their own categorization logic, their own

sense of what mattered. The result was exactly what you

would expect: inconsistent analysis, poor data quality, and a

chronic inability to keep up with the sheer volume of

information coming in.

But the volume problem was only part of it. The deeper

issue was that all of this data was sitting in silos. Safety

reporting data over here, FOQA and flight data monitoring

over there, technical logs somewhere else entirely. Nobody

had a joined-up picture. Root cause analysis at scale was

virtually impossible. Trend detection was reactive at best.

And there was essentially zero collaboration between safety

teams who were, in theory, working towards the same goal.

What struck us most was not just that these problems

existed, but that they had existed for a long time, and the

industry had largely accepted them as the cost of doing

business. We did not accept that.

CoAnalyst was our answer. We built it to do what human

analysts simply cannot do at scale: apply AI, combining large

language models, natural language processing, and machine

learning classification, to process safety data consistently,

continuously, and comprehensively. The first version reduced

the time to process reports by 90%. More importantly, it gave

safety teams something they had never had before: the

ability to do real-time event analysis and genuine proactive

trend detection across their safety data. Not just looking at

what happened last month but actually seeing what is

building right now. The vision from day one has been simple.

AI sees everything in the data. We want to make sure

organizations can too.

THE PRINCIPLE THAT

INSPIRED COANALYST

The principle is straightforward: comprehension over

automation. A lot of AI tools in this space are built to speed

up existing workflows. That is useful, but it is not ambitious

enough. What we are building is something that genuinely

expands what an organization can know about its own data,

and acts as a true companion across the full spectrum of

reporting, not just safety reports, but injury reports, damage

reports, investigation reports, fatigue reports, any narrativebased

data that an operation generates.

There are three areas where we are pushing

hardest right now.

The first is multi-source intelligence. Most tools analyze

one data source at a time. But aviation incidents do not come

from one source. They come from the interaction of weak

signals spread across reporting data, flight data monitoring,

FOQA, technical logs, and other streams. We are building

CoAnalyst to see across all of those simultaneously, because

that is the only way to get a complete picture of what is

actually happening in an operation.

The second is predictive pattern recognition. We are

developing the capability to detect patterns, combinations of

signals across data sources and time horizons, that correlate

with elevated risk before an incident occurs. This is the shift

from understanding what happened and why, to

understanding what is likely to happen next and what to do

about it. It connects directly to where ICAO’s SMS framework

is heading and to the broader industry movement toward

Safety-II thinking, where the focus moves from counting

failures to understanding where operational resilience is

starting to erode.

The deeper issue was that all of this data was sitting in silos. Safety

reporting data over here, FOQA and flight data monitoring over there,

technical logs somewhere else entirely. Nobody had a joined-up picture



The third is something that does not get talked about

enough: measuring whether safety controls are actually

working. Every SMS has barriers and controls on paper. The

real question is whether those barriers are functioning as

intended in the real world. We are building AI-powered tools

to answer that question empirically, with data, not

assumption. That is a significant gap in current practice, and

closing it is one of the most meaningful things we can do for

aviation safety.

PRIDE IN ACHIEVEMENT

What I am most proud of is the impact we see every day for

real people doing genuinely difficult work. Take a Safety

Manager. Before CoAnalyst, a significant part of their week

was consumed by report processing: reading, categorizing,

manually triaging incoming data. That is important work, but it

is not where their expertise adds the most value. CoAnalyst

takes that burden away. Now they can spend their time on

actual analysis, spotting trends, investigating anomalies,

building the case for interventions, and going into

conversations with leadership and regulators with data

behind them rather than gut feel. For Group Safety functions

managing multiple bases or fleets, the shift is even more

dramatic because they can finally see across the entire

organization in real time.

For individual analysts, the change is about removing the

ceiling. Data volume used to determine what was analytically

possible. There was only so much one person could process.

CoAnalyst removes that constraint. Analysts can now

cross-reference years of historical data, run trend analyses,

and surface insights that would previously have taken weeks,

in a fraction of the time. And the quality is more consistent


because the AI applies the same logic to every report, every

time, which eliminates the inter-analyst variability that quietly

degrades safety databases over time.

But the thing that matters most to me is this. The data has

always contained the signals needed to prevent incidents.

That has always been true. What was missing was the ability

to extract those signals at the speed and scale that

operational reality demands. CoAnalyst changes that. AI sees

everything in the data. Our job is to make sure organizations

can see it too.

In aviation, missing a signal is not just a performance

problem. The stakes are too high for that to be acceptable,

and that is what drives us.

THE CHALLENGES OF

CHANGE AND GROWTH

The pace of change in aviation operations right now is unlike

anything we have seen in a long time, and it is happening

across every layer simultaneously: hardware, software, and

the skills of the people doing the work. The single biggest

shift, in my view, is not any one technology. It is the sheer

scale of data that operations are now generating. Every flight

produces enormous streams of FDM and FOQA telemetry.

Every event generates reports across multiple systems.

Maintenance, scheduling, ground operations, air traffic

interactions: all of it leaves a digital trace. The data footprint

of a modern aviation operation has grown by orders of

magnitude, and it keeps growing.

AI is now entering aviation at every level, from avionics

and predictive maintenance to crew management and safety

analytics. It is not coming from the outside anymore. It is

already woven into the operational fabric. And that

combination of exponentially growing data paired with

increasingly capable AI is where the real potential sits. But

here is the thing that I think gets missed in most of these

conversations. More data does not mean more

understanding. You can have access to petabytes of

operational data and still be making decisions based on an

incomplete, inconsistent picture, because the capacity to

extract real meaning from that data at scale does not exist in

traditional workflows. Spreadsheets and manual review were

never designed for this world. That gap between data


volume and genuine comprehension is exactly the space Comply365’s CoAnalyst was built

for. And as data keeps growing, it becomes more, not less, important to close that gap.

The next ten years will be defined by two things happening at the same time: significantly

more automation of core operational tasks through AI agents, and the emergence of a new

kind of human role built specifically around supervising those agents. Agentic AI systems,

software that can execute complex multi-step workflows with minimal human input, are fast

moving out of research and into production. In aviation, that means AI handling routine

scheduling optimization, maintenance planning, compliance checking, report triage, and a

long list of other tasks that currently consume a great deal of human time. The efficiency case

is compelling, and adoption will accelerate as trust in these systems grows.

But automation does not remove the need for human judgment. It changes what that

judgment needs to focus on. The most important new role of the next decade in aviation will

be AI supervision: people whose job is to monitor, audit, interrogate, and govern the AI

systems and data pipelines running across their operation. That role requires deep domain

knowledge combined with genuine AI literacy, and it is a combination the industry is only just

beginning to develop.

For CoAnalyst, this is central to where we are heading. As AI agents become more

embedded in safety workflows, the ability to maintain meaningful human oversight over

AI-driven decisions becomes not just a feature but a regulatory requirement. The EU AI Act is

already establishing obligations around human oversight of high-risk AI systems, and aviation

safety is about as high-risk as it gets. CoAnalyst is being built to be the layer through which

organizations can manage, supervise, and govern their AI-augmented safety operations, so

that as automation deepens, accountability deepens with it.

OPPORTUNITY AND RISK AHEAD

The biggest opportunity is genuinely equipping every person in an aviation operation with AI

tools that make them more capable. Not just at the leadership or analyst level, but across the

organization. Every employee today has access to powerful AI, whether their organization has

sanctioned it or not. The question is whether leadership builds a coherent, governed

framework for that, or waits too long and loses control of how it happens.

That brings me to the first real risk I see, which is leadership moving too slowly. Aviation

organizations that are overly cautious about AI adoption are not actually preventing their

people from using it: they are just ensuring it happens without oversight, without governance,

and without consistency. That creates data security exposures, compliance risks, and

analytical chaos. The cost of being too slow is higher than most leaders currently appreciate.

The second risk is talent. AI-capable people, those who can work with these tools effectively,

interpret outputs critically, and govern systems responsibly, are in demand everywhere. Aviation

organizations that do not provide their people with the infrastructure, the tools, and the

development opportunities to build real AI capability will lose them to organizations that do. In a

sector already under workforce pressure, that is a serious strategic problem.

The third risk, which is also the most significant opportunity, is the gap in AI supervision

skills. As agentic systems become more common in aviation operations, having people who

can genuinely supervise them becomes operationally critical. An AI system that is quietly

misclassifying safety events or generating subtly biased risk assessments can cause real

harm if nobody with the right skills is watching. Building that supervisory capability, the

combination of domain expertise and AI literacy needed to govern these systems well, is

urgent. The organizations that invest in it now will have a substantial advantage, in both safety

performance and operational resilience.

CoAnalyst is an AI-powered safety intelligence companion that gives aviation operations

teams real-time comprehension of their safety data, enabling them to detect hazards

proactively, manage risks before they materialize into events, and for the first time get clear

answers about what has happened in the past, what is happening right now, and what is likely

to happen next.

CONTINUAL EVOLUTION

At Comply365, we will keep iterating. Aviation safety is not a static challenge. New data

sources emerge, regulatory requirements evolve, operational realities shift, and what AI can

do keeps advancing. CoAnalyst is built to adapt to all of that, to grow with the challenges it is

designed to address, and to make sure our customers are never working with a tool that has

stood still while the world moved on.

ALAN STERNBERG

Alan Sternberg is currently the General Manager of Artificial Intelligence at

Comply365, a role he assumed in August 2025 following the acquisition of his

company, Beams, by Comply365. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Beams

Safety AI, he established the firm as a world leader in AI-driven aviation safety.

At Comply365, he now leads AI initiatives to transform safety and risk data into

real-time operational intelligence.

COMPLY365

Comply365 is a leading provider of Operational Content

Management, Safety Management and Training

Management in the highly regulated industries of aviation, defense, rail and space.

Comply365 provides an AI-powered combination of expertise and products underpinned

by unified best practices, empowering its customers to elevate operational excellence,

transform safety management and training management, with closer integration of relevant

data sets across domains. The Comply365 product portfolio ensures its customers’ crews

and assets are always geared for peak operational performance, unlocking financial and

operational gains through more streamlined, robust and agile operations. Comply365 is the

trusted technology partner of many of the most progressive aviation, defense, rail and

space organizations worldwide. For more information, please visit comply365.com.


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Reliable and controllable connectivity, says

Frank Stoecker, CEO & Co-Founder of emnify,

ensures it won’t hinder customers’ processes

Frank Stoecker is CEO and co-founder of emnify. A successful serial

entrepreneur and recognized telecoms expert for over 15 years, Frank

anticipated early that the new wave of connected services demanded

new concepts to simplify connectivity on a global scale. Prior to

co-founding emnify, Frank held leadership positions at

MACH and Syniverse.

We were among the first to make it practical to

deploy EFB connectivity using Consumer eSIM with

no physical SIM handling

Aircraft IT: How did emnify get started?

Frank Stoecker: emnify started in 2014 from

a simple conviction: connectivity for

connected devices could work far better

than it did, and we were determined to build

it that way. Most solutions at the time were

built for mobile phones — not for fleets of

devices that move across borders and need

to be managed centrally. Provisioning was

slow. Changes required tickets. Once

devices were deployed, customers had

almost no real control. We saw a better way.

My co-founders and I believed connectivity

should work like software — something you

can deploy, adjust, and control in real time.

We built a cloud-native platform from the

ground up rather than retrofitting existing

telecom infrastructure. That idea became the

foundation of emnify, and it still defines how

we build today.


principle that drives emnify?

FS: We have one mission: give customers

EFBs connect, which networks they use, how much

data they consume, and what services they can

access — centrally, in real time.

reliable global connectivity and real

control over how it behaves in operation.

For EFB administrators, this means

autonomy. No waiting on carriers. No

tickets when something needs to change.

Airlines should be able to decide how EFBs

connect, which networks they use, how

much data they consume, and what services

they can access — centrally, in real time.

When those decisions are instant, operations

become predictable and far easier to

manage. Control is not a feature;

it is the point.

Aircraft IT: What has emnify’s greatest

business achievement been

to date, and why?

FS: 2025 has been a breakthrough year,

particularly in aviation. We were among the

first to make it practical to deploy EFB

connectivity using Consumer eSIM with no

physical SIM handling. Airlines already

manage devices through MDM platforms

— connectivity needed to fit that workflow,

not create a parallel one. Our work with

Discover Airlines showed what this looks like

in practice. They deploy iPads for EFB use

with connectivity already active at first

power-on. No SIM logistics. No manual

activation. No pilot involvement. Connectivity

became invisible — which is exactly

what airlines want.

The industry recognized this too. In 2025

we won Aviation Connectivity Excellence at

the Compass Intelligence IoT Innovator

Awards, eSIM Provider of the Year at the

MVNOs World Awards, and Platinum for

eSIM Management Platform Innovation from

Juniper Research. In May 2026 we were

named a Visionary in the Gartner® Magic


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Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity

Services, Worldwide — in our first

appearance. I feel this reflects our deliberate

strategy of the last decade: owning our core

network and making every investment in the

service of giving customers the highest

degree of speed and control over

connectivity.

Aircraft IT: What have been your

disappointments and what have you

learned from them?

FS: One assumption we carried for too long

was that traditional connectivity vendors

were further ahead than they actually were,

especially on control and flexibility. In reality,

many are still constrained by legacy systems

that make it genuinely difficult to give

customers real operational control. The

infrastructure and the business model were

built for a different era.

Once customers see this clearly, the

conversation changes. It is no longer about

coverage or contracts — it is about who

actually gives them control. When customers

recognize that difference, we tend to win.


summarize what emnify does for aircraft

operations customers?

FS: We enable airlines to instantly and

remotely deploy any number of connected

EFBs — eSIM already active, no SIM logistics,

no manual steps — directly from their

existing MDM system.

Aircraft IT: What do you feel will be the

next big thing in aviation operations IT?

FS: A clear shift is underway — away from

innovation for its own sake and towards

operational stability and predictability.

Airlines are investing in technology that

reduces friction. Fewer manual steps. Fewer

escalations. Fewer surprises when routes

change or fleets expand. The expectation is

that systems adapt without creating extra

work. The next big thing is not a single new

system. It is policy-driven operations —

connectivity, devices, and applications

adjusted centrally and instantly, rather than

locked into static contracts or manual

processes. The airlines investing in this

direction are building operations that scale

without adding overhead. That is where real

value is being created.


customers to say about emnify?

FS: We want customers to say that emnify

made connectivity manageable — instantly.

Not just reliable, but easy to control in real

time. When routes expanded or fleets grew

overnight, connectivity was one less thing to

worry about because they could manage it

instantly, at global scale. We want to be

known as the provider that brought real

operational control to airline connectivity, at a

cost that makes sense for the industry.

Aircraft IT: Frank Stoecker thank

you for your time.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity

Services, Worldwide, Pablo Arriandiaga, Kameron Chao, Jon

Dressel, 4 May 2026. Gartner and Magic Quadrant are

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AIRCRAFT IT

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CASE STUDY: CORSAIR INTERNATIONAL

Corsair cuts fuel consumption by

optimizing flight trajectories

Nicolas Moraes, Airbus A330 Line Captain, Instructor and Examiner at Corsair, offers an

insight into how Thales’ FlytOptim is helping the airline to be more fuel efficient


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Airbus 330-900neo aircraft that fly to multiple overseas destinations in the Caribbean and

Indian Ocean, as well as Africa, see figure 1.

Who are we?

Company Profile

Long Haul Flight Company

created in 1981.

1,100 Employees

150 Cockpit Crew Members

Modern Fleet

9x Airbus A330-900neo Max

Take-Off Weight: 251 Tonnes

Modern & Efficient

Configuration

3 Class Configuration

5x A330 with 352 Seats

4x A330 with 343 Seats

In this case study, we examine how Corsair is benefiting from Thales’ FlytOptim to

enhance operational efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions by leveraging AI-powered

trajectory optimization that crews can trust.

IN FOR THE LONG-HAUL

As a mainly long-haul operator, Corsair can gain significantly by optimizing flight trajectories to

improve fuel efficiency. The France-based airline was formed in 1981 and has a fleet of nine

FIGURE 1

Corsair is also a pioneer in environmental efficiency, and our project with Thales aimed to

reduce fuel consumption by being more accurate with the vertical profile, especially when

flying for lengthy periods in cruise mode.



We chose Thales because we have had a great

relationship with them since 1998; so we trust their

expertise and data.

THALES SOLUTION

We chose Thales because we have had a great relationship with them since 1998; so we trust

their expertise and data. FlytOptim is based on a new FMS algorithm that provides real-time

data in grids of around 50 nautical miles (figure 3).

CHALLENGES TO FUEL SAVING

Previously, we used the optimum altitude suggested by our FMS (Flight Management

System), but we wanted to be more accurate in identifying optimal flight trajectories. The FMS

only provided limited data that was low-resolution because it was in a grid of about 500

nautical miles, with wind and temperature information that could be two to six hours old,

which is quite a lot (figure 2).

The challenge: save fuel during our long cruise

phases by using FMS

The solution: FlytOptim by Thales

Corsair relies on Thales for its FMS.

Powered by PureFlyt’s latest FMS algorithms, FlytOptim

provides real-time, cloud-driven optimization that extends

the capabilities of the onboard FMS.

Performance: Use of real-time data and 50NM grids on ground.

High Accuracy: Precise fuel estimation compared to EFOB.

Crew Confidence: Reliable data builds trust.

User Friendly: Clear proposals by acars when it matters.

Cyber-secured by Thales

1. Limited Data

The FMS relies on input data that lacks

the granularity needed for true

optimization:

• Low Resolution: Wind and temperature

charts are based on broad 500NM grids.

• Old Data: Wind and temperature charts

can be several hours old by the time it is

used in calculation.

2. Simplified Profiling

Onboard calculation power and logic

are limited compared to groundbased

servers.

Waypoint Gaps: Optimization is often

calculated only at widely spaced

waypoints.

Missed Opportunities: "Step climbs"

between waypoints are frequently

overlooked.

FIGURE 3

Using FlytOptim is six times more accurate than the data we had on board before. The

application is also more efficient because it is simple to use, as we receive messages directly

on board with ACARS (Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting System) and on

the printer. Our crews are confident using FlytOptim because the data is reliable.

FIGURE 2

Furthermore, the onboard system had limited power compared to a ground-based computer.

We could have around 300 nautical miles between waypoints, so optimization was a

challenge and we suffered missed opportunities if ‘step climbs’ between waypoints

were overlooked.

Using FlytOptim is six times more accurate than the

data we had on board before.



FLYTOPTIM IN ACTION

Figure 4 shows an example of how Corsair used FlytOptim on an eleven-and-a-half-hour flight

from Reunion Island to Paris. At the beginning of the flight, when we arrived at the plane, we

used the initial flight plan, which was based on an estimated load and an estimated

optimum altitude.

Case Study: Flight CRL911 (Reunion to Paris)

Flight options

After departure, the FlytOptim team sent us a message via ACARS and on the printer (figure

5). The first message told us to climb to flight level 380 to save 640kg with one minute of extra

flight time. Unfortunately, the crew was not able to climb to this level due to ATC (Air Traffic

Control) and flow restrictions because this is a well-used route.

Case Study: FlytOptim proposals

The Scenario

Route: Indian Ocean (RUN) -> Paris (ORY)

Aircraft: A330-900neo (Eng TRENT7000-72)

Duration: 11 Hours 31 Minutes

OFP STEP ALT :

CRZ FL360

STEP DENLI FL370

STEP APKAK FL380

STEP KONET FL390

STEP RASKA FL380

STEP EGMEG FL390

STEP JED FL380

Initial Update

Savings: 640 Kg

Time: +1 Minute

1 st Optimization received during climb at 17:10Z with

STEP at FL380 based on the actual TOW

FL have been updated at different waypoints along

the cruise

Estimated fuel saving - 640kg / flight time +1 minute

Flight profile given to crew in the Operational Flight

Plan (OFP), is optimized by our operation software

according to weather and ATC restrictions

Metric OFP (Planned) Actual Difference

Zero Fuel Weight 150,802 Kg 152,988 Kg +2,186 Kg

Fuel On Board 63,890 Kg 65,506 Kg +1,616 Kg

Selected Option

2nd Optimisation received at 17:47Z, considering the

real initial climb to FL360

FL have been updated at different waypoints

Weight and Fuel figures in the OFP are based on the

estimated load (passenger + cargo)

FIGURE 4

Insight

:

In this example, we had 150 tonnes of passengers, freight and fuel required. Just before

departure, we noted that we had a new actual weight that was about two tonnes more than

the initial weight. So, we needed to carry 1,616 kg more fuel for the flight.

FIGURE 5

Savings: 740 Kg

Time: -1 Minute

Estimated fuel saving - 740Kg / flight time -1 minute

CREW follow the second proposal.

✔

So, the plane climbed to flight level 360 initially, and when it arrived at flight level 360, we

received another message from FlytOptim telling it that if we cruised at flight level 360 there



At the end of the flight, we had saved 1,181kg of fuel

when we expected to save only 740kg.

was another optimum altitude afterwards, which is called a ‘step out’, where we could save

740kg and reduce the flight time by one minute. With that information, the crew decided to fly

this second proposal.

Fuel savings

Looking at the aircraft data from the flight (figure 6), the blue line is the real fuel consumption

and the real vertical flight path we had, and the yellow line is the information that was initially

on the OFP (Operational Flight Plan).

Case Study: Results

FIGURE 6

EXPECTED SAVINGS

740 Kg

Flown FL

Planned FL

Planned fuel burn

Real fuel burn

ACTUAL SAVINGS

1,181 Kg

Crew initially climbed to FL360,

following the OFP.

The first half of the cruise phase is in

line with the OFP calculation.

The crew followed FlytOptim’s flightlevel

recommendations at several

waypoints during cruise and climbed

up to FL400 for the remainder of the

flight.

Due to instructions from ATC, the

flight remains at FL390 before being

approved to climb to FL400.

Note on ATC: Results could have

been even better if French ATC had

permitted the flight to maintain FL400

longer before descent (instead of

descending to FL380).

Initially, the crew climbed at 360, then flew what was told to them by FlytOptim. The real fuel

consumption was the same as expected in the initial flight plan, arriving at a point where the

proposal told the pilot to climb to flight level 400. After that, the real fuel burn was less than

the planned fuel burn. At the end of the flight, we had saved 1,181kg of fuel when we expected

to save only 740kg.

POSITIVE RESULTS

Looking at our results using FlytOptim across Corsair (figure 7), 61% of 1,605 flights received a

proposal from the system.

Global Results and User Acceptance

#

#

PERFORMANCE & ADOPTION

61% 78%

Of flights with

Pilots adoption

proposal (979/1605

flights)

FLEET INCLUDED

9 aircraft

FIGURE 7

OVER A YEAR

#

#

MEAN ACHIEVABLE SAVINGS PER FLIGHT

209 Kg

In fuel savings

ACHIEVABLE FUEL SAVINGS PER YEAR

300 Tons

In fuel savings

Sometimes, we don’t receive a proposal because there’s no more optimization available

other than the initial flight line. User acceptance has been quite high, with 78% of our pilots

following the Thales proposal. Over a year, our mean achievable fuel savings were about

200kg per flight, which totals 300 tonnes of achievable fuel savings per year.

LISTENING TO FEEDBACK

Initially, it was a little difficult for some crew members to get to grips with FlytOptim, but once

we understood it, we gained confidence using the system. By encouraging our colleagues,

we created a positive chain reaction across our crews about using FlytOptim.

…our mean achievable fuel savings were about

200kg per flight, which totals 300 tonnes of

achievable fuel savings per year.



Initial Feedback from crews had been encouraging but nuanced: while many appreciated

its simplicity, others initially approached external optimization tools with caution—particularly

regarding over-reliance or potential conflicts with FMS guidance.

Dedicated simulator sessions for less-engaged pilots helped close that gap and

reinforced trust in the technology.

BALANCING AUTOMATION AND HUMAN DECISION

Beyond pure efficiency, FlytOptim also raises an interesting operational question: how far

should pilots rely on automated optimization in dynamic airspace environments? At Corsair,

we treat it as a decision support system, not a directive one. The final decision remains with

the flight crew, based on operational context and ATC feasibility.

This cultural balance—between human judgment and algorithmic precision—has

been crucial to the system’s successful adoption (Figure 8).

Operational Feedback

Crew Attitude

Strong Engagement: 78% adoption after 6 months.

Simplicity: Little training needed, clear messages.

Trust: High confidence in Thales algorithms.

Challenge: Flying “blind” is difficult for some pilots.

Improvements in progress

• Simulator training: flying at optimum profile

• FlytOptim proposals inside our EFB (Mission +)

• New Thales FMS (PureFlyt): secondary flight plan

FIGURE 8

ATC Factors

FlytOptim takes static ATC constraints into account

Limitation: Flight Level changes in NAT Airspace not

considered.

Difficulty: Negotiating optimum profiles in busy

areas remains complex.

Improvements in progress

• ATC acceptability rate: FlytOptim will anticipate

ATC acceptance

Two points stood out from the operational feedback provided by our crews. Firstly, there has

been a strong adoption of FlytOptim because the application is simple to use, with a clear

message and no need for training. We trust the data and are confident about what Thales

sends us. We have run simulator sessions for the 22 percent of pilots who didn’t show strong

engagement with FlytOptim. Pilots can find it quite difficult to fly blind, for example, if the

instrument doesn’t tell them to climb — you have to trust the data.

The second point relates to ATC factors. Negotiating optimum profiles in busy spaces is

complex. Thales is making improvements here, with work to anticipate ATC acceptance of

FlytOptim proposals.

LOOKING AHEAD

Having taken on board vertical profile optimization, we recently started a lateral optimization

project with the FlytOptim in the OCC (Operations Control Center), see figure 9.

Next challenge: improve our route planning with FlytOptim in the OCC.

Lateral Optimization

Route optimization via FlytOptim

OCC before the flight.

FIGURE 9

This will enable the OCC to give us more efficient routes to follow before we take off.

NICOLAS MORAES

Nicolas Moraes is an Airbus A330 Line Captain, Instructor and Examiner at Corsair,

France’s second-largest long-haul airline and a pioneer in environmental efficiency.

With over 20 years of experience in various international airlines, he combines

strong operational expertise with a passion for innovation and training. Nicolas

actively contributes to innovation projects and leads flight tests on new aircraft as well as on

those returning from heavy maintenance.

CORSAIR

France-based airline Corsair was formed in 1981 and is a predominantly

long-haul flight operator. Its fleet of nine Airbus 330-900neo aircraft flies

mainly to overseas destinations in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean, as well as Africa.

Corsair has 1,100 employees and 150 cockpit crew members. The airline is France’s

second-largest long-haul airline and a pioneer in environmental efficiency.

THALES

Thales Green Operations is a Thales venture focused on making aviation

more sustainable through FMS and ATC expertise. The company provides

digital solutions that optimize flight routes in real time and analyze fuel consumption and

environmental impact — including CO₂ and non-CO₂ emissions — after each flight.






VENDOR JOB CARD

OPENAIRLINES GROUP

OpenAirlines’ Erik Borrat explains how a unified

operations ecosystem and partnership approach

foster loyal, satisfied customers

Erik Borrat holds an MSc from ENAC (French Civil National Aviation

University) and a degree from Toulouse School of Economics. With 15

years in aviation, including twelve at OpenAirlines, he built his career

in Customer Success, helping airlines maximize fuel savings, then in

Sales, contributing to the global expansion of SkyBreathe® fuel

efficiency solution. He now serves as Chief Revenue Officer, leading the

company’s commercial strategy.

Aircraft IT: What was the origin of

OpenAirlines and what was its founding

vision and mission?

Erik Borrat: OpenAirlines was founded on a

simple but powerful conviction: aviation is a

major contributor to CO₂ emissions, and the

industry must act collectively to reduce its

environmental footprint. From day one, our

mission has been to accelerate the world’s

transition to sustainable aviation through

digital technology, helping airlines reduce

fuel consumption through data and AI-driven

insights. Over time, this mission has

expanded into a broader ambition:

supporting airlines not only in reducing

emissions but also in navigating increasingly

complex operations, where fuel efficiency,

cost control, and sustainability are deeply

interconnected.


principle that drives the OpenAirlines —

CEFA Group today?

EB: The flight operations software market

has long been fragmented, with many

specialized tools addressing isolated needs.

Our guiding principle is to unify this

landscape by building an all-in-one flight ops

intelligence platform. This vision was strongly

reinforced by customer feedback gathered

over time, encouraging us to broaden our

scope beyond fuel efficiency into a

comprehensive operational ecosystem. By

combining complementary capabilities

across analytics, pilot engagement, and

safety, we support airlines in building more

connected, data-driven operations and

ultimately in advancing their journey toward

flight ops excellence.

Aircraft IT: What makes you proud of the

OpenAirlines — CEFA Group?

EB: What makes us most proud is our

deeply embedded customer-centric culture.

We don’t just deliver solutions — we build

them with our customers, based on

continuous dialogue and real operational

feedback. This is reflected in the way we

operate: frequent on-site visits, structured

‘voice of the customer’ processes, and a

strong focus on turning feedback into

concrete product improvements. Over the

last 18 months, we have conducted over 100

customer visits and transformed more than

150 pieces of feedback into product

improvements, achieving a 96/100

satisfaction score.

Beyond that, we are proud of having

built a real community around our

customers. Through ongoing collaboration,

shared learnings, and moments like

OpenDay, airlines don’t just see us as a

vendor, but as a partner they engage with and

a community they belong to. Ultimately, what

matters most to us is the trust our customers

place in us and our ability to translate that trust

into measurable impact for their operations.


Operations has changed since

OpenAirlines started and how has the

business dealt with

changes in the sector?

EB: Since OpenAirlines was founded in 2006

and CEFA Aviation in 2000, aircraft operations

have undergone a profound transformation.

Airlines have always operated under tight

margins, but the pressure has intensified

By combining complementary capabilities

across analytics, pilot engagement, and safety,

we support airlines in building more connected,

data-driven operations


VENDOR JOB CARD

significantly with rising fuel costs, increased

operational complexity, and the urgent need

to decarbonize. At the same time, the

operating environment has become less

predictable, with geopolitical disruptions and

airspace constraints requiring

constant adaptation.

In parallel, the pace of technological

change has accelerated, with greater

expectations around data usage, real-time

decision-making, and digital tools across all

operational roles.

We have evolved alongside these

changes by continuously strengthening our

data and analytics capabilities, expanding

our scope beyond fuel efficiency, and

investing in technologies such as AI and

real-time insights. This has allowed us to

support airlines not only in optimizing

performance but also in navigating

uncertainty and accelerating their transition

toward more sustainable operations.


Operations changing in the next ten years

and what will that mean for the


EB: Over the next decade, three major trends

will shape aircraft operations: pilot

engagement, increased connectivity, and

platform unification.

First, pilots will play an even more central

role. Engaging them effectively requires

intuitive tools, seamless workflows, and

actionable insights embedded directly into

their operations.

Second, connectivity will increase, but

unevenly. Today, most airlines still rely on

limited connectivity, with only a small

percentage equipped with advanced systems.

This means vendors must design solutions

that work across all environments while

anticipating future capabilities.

Finally, the industry is increasingly

expecting a move from fragmented tools to

integrated platforms. Our role is to lead this

transition by delivering a unified flight ops

ecosystem that connects data, people, and

decisions across the entire operation.




EB: The biggest opportunity lies in real-time

insights: bringing contextual, actionable

recommendations directly into operations.

Today, there is a strong demand for live

optimization, but the market remains immature

and fragmented, with no solution fully meeting

airline expectations. At the same time, pilot

engagement remains a critical challenge. Even

advanced tools can fail if they are not

seamlessly integrated into the pilot workflow

or adapted to real operational constraints. The

key risk is therefore not technological, it is

adoption. Success means fitting seamlessly

into pilots’ workflow, not adding complexity.


summarize what the OpenAirlines — CEFA

Group does for aircraft Operations

customers today?

EB: We help airlines turn every flight into a

learning opportunity by providing data-driven

solutions that support safe operations, optimize

performance, engage pilots, and reduce fuel

consumption and emissions, while moving

toward a more unified flight ops ecosystem.


customers to say about the


EB: That we are a trusted partner who listens,

co-innovates, and consistently delivers

measurable impact, helping them improve ops

efficiency, empower their teams, and

successfully navigate the transformation of

flight operations.

Aircraft IT: Erik, thank you for your time.

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AIRCRAFT IT

OPERATIONS


DIRECTORY

Operations

Software

Directory

ACFT PERFO

Aireon

Air Support A/S

Key ‘at-a-glance’ information from

the world’s leading Operations

software providers.

IT is a powerful force but, to leverage its

greatest value, it must be harnessed and

directed. It must also be able to handle huge

and growing data streams that record every

aspect about the ways that aircraft fly, how

they are readied and the conditions they will

meet. This challenge has attracted the best

brains and most innovative enterprises to

create IT solutions for one of the most

demanding working environments, Aircraft

Operations. Inevitably, there are many such

developers and vendors offering solutions

ranging from single function ‘Specialist Point

Solutions’ to complete ‘End-to-End’ solutions

covering the whole process.

Readers will know the requirements of

their businesses, so we have assembled a

directory of the best Operations software

providers to make it easier for you to

undertake a brief-ish (there are 51

Operations IT vendors listed here and the

number continues to grow) survey of the

market, preliminary to starting any

specification and selection process. Or you

might simply read it to keep up to date with

what is available today.

W: www.acftperfo.com

T: +32 476 76 76 08

E: info@acftperfo.com

LOCATION: WATERLOO, BELGIUM

KEY BUSINESS/SOFTWARE AREAS

• WORLD AIRPORT DATABASE

Compatible for ALL TO Performance soft

• All A/C Types TO. & LAND.

• Performance soft

• EFB Software Suite

• Operational support in Performance

and Operations

• EFLS Electronic loading system

ground operations

ACFTPERFO has acquired a solid experience in the development of

electronic flight bags tools and related support since start up in 1999.

Our products are in continuous evolution in order to adapt to new

regulations or practices in this rapidly changing business. We use our

expertise to help customers and our commitment is to find the best

solution for any challenge an airline could face. Safety is a major

concern of our ACFTPERFO team and our airport database has been

developed to be the best on the market. It is maintained up to date

using extremely efficient tools which guarantee the highest level of

accuracy and follow up.

W: www.aireon.com

T: +1 571 401 1500

E: info@aireon.com

LOCATION: MCLEAN, VA, USA

NAME(S) OF PRODUCT(S) MARKETED

• ATS Surveillance

• AireonSTREAM

• AireonFLOW

• AireonINSIGHTS

• AireonPORTAL


• Safety grade data for navigatoin

• Tailored streaming data

• Traffic flow management

• Event-based flight information

• Data flow management

Created in 2011 to provide real-time global air traffic surveillance

anywhere in the world, Aireon’s service uses space-qualified

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) receivers built

into each of the 66 satellites in Iridium NEXT, Iridium’s secondgeneration

satellite constellation, to deliver this

transformational capability.

The backbone of Aireon’s technology resides on Iridium constellation

of satellites. Eight Iridium launches on Space-X Falcon 9 rockets

successfully occurred between January 2017 and January 2019.

Iridium’s next generation satellite constellation is delivering exciting

new innovations and opportunities, while ensuring continued high

performance and reliability, far into the future. Iridium is hosting

Aireon’s specially designed receivers on each Iridium satellite,

covering 100 percent of the globe. Iridium’s low-latency, 66

cross-linked Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites make it uniquely suited to

meet the technical demands of global air traffic surveillance

and tracking.

W: www.air-support.aero

W: flightwatch.ppsflightplanning.com

T: +45 7533 8889

E: sales@airsupport.dk

LOCATION: BILLUND, DENMARK


• PPS Flight Planning, CrewBriefing

• Ops Control | Flight Watch


• Flight Planning

• Flight tracking

• Crew briefing facilities

AIR SUPPORT specializes in the provision of the desktop and

cloud-based flight planning software PPS Flight Planning System (PPS)

and the integrated CrewBriefing web application and flight tracking.

The PPS Flight Planning System (PPS) is one of the leading flight

planning systems in the world due to the optimization of operating

costs along with its incredible and flexible usability. PPS generates a

complete briefing package available directly on CrewBriefing or its

accompanying app, providing the crew with online access to company

messages, flight log, trip-tailored surface weather data, NOTAMs,

wind — and significant weather charts and the high-quality vertical

cross-sectional chart.

The combined synergy of PPS will ensure that your airline will have the

most modern and powerful flight planning system available.

PPS offers:

• World’s most flexible airline flight planning system

• Automated filing, calculation and dispatch of all selected flights

• Automated data import from scheduling/crew/

maintenance systems

• Automated data export to EFB solutions

• Automated consideration of company policies and

dispatch parameters

• Automated high quality flight briefing packages

• Low acquisition and running costs offering highest cost-benefit

ratio in the market

• Premium flight tracking via OpsControl

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DIRECTORY

Automated Systems In Aircraft

Performance (ASAP)

W: www.asapinc.net

T: +1 724-742-4777

E: info@asapinc.net

LOCATION: PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, USA


• ASAP STAR System


• Runway Analysis

• Weight and Balance

• OEI Turn Procedures

• Drift Down

• Flt Planning/Sched/Res Integration

Automated Systems in Aircraft Performance, Inc. has been supplying

runway analysis since 1995.

The STAR EFB and Flight Operations software would be a great asset

by not only improving safety but also saving money through fuel

planning and reduced wear on engines through the use of reduced

power takeoffs.

The STAR product integrates runway analysis, weight & balance, drift

down, flight planning, scheduling, reservations into one easy to use

application. Along with these features the product also displays

Weather, NOTAMs, and One Engine Inoperative escape routes.

To help manage users, devices, and system updates, the Mission

Control Module eases the burden for the IT department. You may

distribute the application through the Apple Business Manager for

more control over software implementation and updates.

Additionally, the application has the ability to run with and without an

internet connection, allowing pilots and dispatchers to always have

the ability to calculate performance data. ASAP provides services for

all aircraft variations, configurations, and engine types. All in one

application.

Avionics Support Group

W: www.asginc.net

T: +1 305-378-9786

E: info@asginc.net

LOCATION: FLORIDA, USA


• Cockpit EFB Mounts, EFB Power Supplies.


• STC Certification

• EFB Mounts

• EFB Power Supplies

• Avionic Products

• Avionics Engineerings

Avionics Support Group, Inc. (ASG) is a privately-owned Florida

Corporation, based in Miami and founded in 1996. Our four pillars of

focus are: Avionics Certification/Integration Solutions; EFB Mounting

and Powering Solutions; SATCOM Communication Solutions; and

Wireless IFE Solutions

We empower airlines and pilots through real time connectivity. ASG

operates an FAA Approved PMA Manufacturing facility and is AS9100D

certified providing customers with turn-key solutions at a

competitive price.

ASG is a leading provider of Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Mounting and

Powering Solutions. We have designed and manufactured EFB

mounts and cradles that meet the new thermal runaway

recommendations. ASG also offer’s Iridium and Inmarsat SATCOM

Communications Solutions, On-board global Wi-Fi connectivity, EFB

connectivity Solutions, Wireless IFE solutions, CPDLC, ADS-B and FANS

Solutions and Consulting.

We welcome you to visit our website www.asginc.net and discover

how Qantas, Air Europa and Air Canada are installing our Certified

Fixed EFB mounts on their new A220s, B737MAX and B-787s, the

EASA Thermal Runaway testing of our EFB mounting solutions or the

simplicity and reliability of our Wireless Aerohub IFE solution. We also

encourage you to look at our certification and installation of the Thales

Aviator 200S Satcom system which provides full phase of flight EFB

connectivity.

AvioBook

W: www.aviobook.aero

T: +32 11 72 10 30

E: info@avio.com

LOCATION: BELGIUM (HASSELT), FRANCE (TOULOUSE),

SINGAPORE & PISCATTAWAY


• AvioBook, AvioBook Connect, AvioBook Cabin,

AvioBook Tech, AvioBook Base, AvioBook

Systems, AvioBook Data, AvioBook Integrations,

AvioBook SaaS


• EFB software solutions

• EFB hardware solutions

• Suite of ground & flight application

• Navigation DataBase, weather data, ADS-B

AvioBook, a Thales Group company, supports airlines as a partner in

their digital strategy. AvioBook offers a comprehensive and highly

integrated suite of ground and flight applications, systems and

solutions that connect all stakeholders and key assets in a safe and

secure manner. This, combined with expertise in data and cyber

security, gives airlines an edge through greater efficiency and

ultimately sustainable, profitable growth.

Proven solutions from AvioBook make communication between the

cockpit, cabin and back office faster and more efficient than

even before.

With the integrated and secure AvioBook application suite, pilots,

cabin crew, dispatchers and ground staff can be securely connected

to each other, making communication more efficient and driving value

throughout the operation.

Webinars

eJournals

Software

Conferences

News

Advisory Unit

Want to be involved?

Simply email

scott.leslie@aircraftit.com

for more information







www.aircraftIT.com


DIRECTORY

AVTECH

The Boeing Company

Bytron Aviation Systems

Webinars

eJournals

Software

Conferences

News

Advisory Unit


Simply email



W: www.avtech.aero

T: +46 8 544 104 80

E: sales@avtech.aero

LOCATION: SWEDEN


• Clearpath, Aventus, Proflight, Avtech APP


• Trajectory Optimization. Vertical, Lateral, Speed

or On-Time. Thunderstorm and total turbulence

Avoidance.(CAT, MTW & CB)

• Accurate wind and temperature data, sent

straight to the aircraft’s FMC, for better climb,

cruise, and descent predictions

• The next generation EFB weather and

optimization tool for pilots

• Designed to give seamless access to AVTECH

services through a single, unified platform.

AVTECH’s mission is to redefine flight optimization and operational

safety for the modern aviation era by directly addressing the increasing

demands for cost-efficient airline operations, trajectory-based decision

making, and meaningful reductions in fuel burn and emissions. At

AVTECH, innovation is driven by a culture rooted in technical

excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to

solving real-world operational challenges faced daily by airlines,

dispatchers, and flight crews. AVTECH focuses on delivering

affordable, intuitive solutions that provide measurable performance

benefits while integrating seamlessly with existing aircraft systems,

airline operations, and future air traffic management environments.

ClearPath represents a new generation of decision-support

technology with an integrated approach that enables operators to

balance fuel efficiency, schedule reliability, safety, and environmental

impact in the most cost-effective manner. The solution delivers

capabilities well beyond those of conventional flight optimization

tools. AVTECH’s vision is rapidly becoming reality through continuous

innovation, close airline partnerships, and a dedicated team of

aviation and software experts.

W: www.boeing.com/supportandservices

T: +1 206-655-2121

E: BoeingSupportandServices@Boeing.com

LOCATION: 65 OFFICES WORLDWIDE


• Business Consulting

• EFB Document Browser

• Electronic Flight Folder

• Fuel Dashboard

• Onboard Performance Tool


• EFB applications

• Fuel Efficiency Solutions

• Consulting

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading

manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security

systems. Boeing Support and Services combines airplane design and

manufacturing expertise with unique access to fleet-wide operational

data to offer optimization solutions.

With these offerings, Boeing addresses the evolving need for

integration and optimization of data and information across the

aviation ecosystem to empower smart decision-making. The portfolio

includes services and solutions for flight operations, maintenance &

engineering and procurement organizations to optimize the

operational efficiency of airplanes and operations.

Boeing has more than 250 customers for its optimization solutions.

The portfolio draws on solutions from a family of Boeing companies:

AerData, Inventory Locator Services and Jeppesen, serving operators

of Boeing and non-Boeing airplanes.

W: www.bytron.aero

T: 01652 688 626

E: info@bytron.aero

LOCATION: KIRMINGTON, UNITED KINGDOM


• skybook aviation cloud


• Dispatch Portal

• EFB Application

• Airfield Watch

• Flight Following

• Crew Briefing

Bytron Aviation Systems has over 35 years of industry experience and

understanding driving the development of solutions engineered to

make a big impact in the aviation industry.

The business specializes in the design and building of fully fledged,

reliable, integrated systems that ensure critical data is consistently

distributed to the right place, at the right time on the right device,

increasing awareness and accountability, improving information

capture, reducing costs and streamlining workflows. Above all,

improving communication between flight ops and flight deck.

skybook is Bytron’s core aviation solution that offers unrivalled

flexibility, automation and integration, using the best and most reliable

data sources to deliver all vital information across flight ops and

dispatch and the flight deck. skybook enables operators and aircrews

to work smarter, not harder and the firm’s proven award-winning

solutions cover Flight Dispatch, Crew Briefing, Airfield Watch, Flight

Tracking plus there is a class leading Electronic Flight Bag application.

Contact Bytron today to arrange your introduction and trial.

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DIRECTORY

CAE

Comply365

Conduce

CrewApp®

W: www.cae.com

T: +1 (514) 341-6780

E: CivilFlightServicesSalesOps@cae.com

LOCATION: GLOBAL PRESENCE

W: www.comply365.com

T: US: +1 (608) 313-1500

E: marketing@comply365.com

LOCATION: BRISTOL, UK (HQ); BELOIT, US; BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

W: www.conduce.net

T: 0044 333 888 4044

E: info@conduce.net

LOCATION: NUNEATON, UK

W: www.crewapp.is

E: info@crewapp.is

LOCATION: ICELAND


• Training Management

• Crew Management

• Flight Management

• Operations Control

• Airport Management

• In-Flight Services Management


• Flight operations software solutions

• Pilot and crew apps (Rosterbuster and

RB Logbook)

CAE Flight Operations Solutions is an industry-leading digital platform

trusted by the world’s top airlines and business aviation companies to

optimize their operations. Every year, more than 50 million flights and

over 200,000 crew members are supported by CAE’s flight operations

software backed by a global team and unparalleled expertise.

Spanning crew, flight, movement, airport, on-board catering, and cost

management, CAE’s customizable end-to-end solution improves

decision making by harnessing the power of integrated data and

advanced technologies to improve operational performance,

profitability, employee satisfaction and passenger experience.


• ContentManager365 and CoAuthor

• SafetyManager365 and CoAnalyst

• TrainingManager365 and CoTrainer


• Aviation Document Management and

Distribution Platform (All format types inc. PDF,

XML, S1000D, I Spec 2200)

• Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)

• Flight & Tech Operations

• Data & Analytics

• Aviation Safety Management Software

• Maintenance & Engineering

Comply365 is a leading provider of Operational Content

Management, Safety Management and Training Management in the

highly regulated industries of aviation, defense, rail and space.

Comply365 provides an AI-powered combination of expertise and

products underpinned by unified best practices, empowering its

customers to elevate operational excellence, transform safety

management and training management, with closer integration of

relevant data sets across domains. The Comply365 product portfolio

ensures its customers’ crews and assets are always geared for peak

operational performance, unlocking financial and operational gains

through more streamlined, robust and agile operations. Comply365 is

the trusted technology partner of many of the most progressive

aviation, defense, rail and space organizations worldwide.

One Al-Powered Platform. One Trusted Partner One shared vision for a

safer, smarter, and more connected world.

Leveraging Comply365’s extensive expertise and product leadership

across Operational Content Management, Safety, Quality & Risk

Management, Training Management and Al, the Comply365 Platform

delivers unparalleled operational gains for our customers.


• eTechLog8

• eCabinLog8

• eCentral8

• eTraining8

• eForm8

• eDoc8


• Electronic Logbook (ELB)

• Cabin Log

• Electronic Forms Designer

• Document Viewer

• Conduce pioneer mobile aviation solutions.

eTechLog8 is our world leading Electronic Log Book (ELB), fully

approved by multiple Airworthiness Authorities and trusted by

customers worldwide.

eTechLog8 eliminates the paper technical, cabin, and deferred defect

logbooks, and replaces these with an easy to use, workflow controlled

mobile solution. Available on both Windows and iOS, eTechLog8 is

fully integrated with all the leading MRO and M&E systems. All

eTechLog8 customers report significant benefits, ranging from

improved efficiency, data accuracy and consistency to faster

turnarounds, all contributing to reduced costs.

Conduce also offers a fully integrated suite of companion applications,

which provide mobile paperless solutions for the cabin log, CBT training,

custom forms, and ensuring key documents are at your fingertips.

Conduce has a sliding pricing scale, depending on fleet size and

operates as a subscription model, with one flat fee, per tail, per month

covering everything: hardware, software, 24/7/365 support, mobile

data, future proofed upgrades and more. There are no hidden costs.

Ask us today for a tailored proposal.


• CrewApp®

CrewApp® provides a tailored app using the airline’s logo and color

scheme. The airline chooses the features that CrewApp® has enabled

for their air crew. Information displayed is tailored to what is relevant

to the airline’s philosophy, processes, air crew and business strategy.

CrewApp® can be connected to any system to provide relevant data

to end users and interfaces to your systems. While interfaces to certain

systems and platforms are standard, CrewApp® provide’s consulting

and development to get backend services for all your IT systems up

and running to harvest the full potential of CrewApp®.










DIRECTORY

CrossConsense

EFB Admin Services Int.

Emnify

Evoke Systems

W: www.crossconsense.com

T: +49 69 4035 7600

E: contact@crossconsense.de

LOCATION: FRANKFURT GERMANY


• Aircraft Fleet View

• ACSIS

• AviationDW


• Support and Hosting

• Consulting and Data Migration

• Business Intelligence solutions

• App and dashboard development

CrossConsense’s portfolio runs from AMOS Support, BI-Management,

Data Migration and Hosting to the products Aircraft Fleet View, ACSIS

and AviationDW. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian’s FLYHT

Aerospace Solutions Ltd., CrossConsense also offers solutions for Fuel

Management, Turn Process Management and other software

applications as well as AFIRS hardware that collects data during flight.

AMOS Support: CrossConsense has a long tradition in providing

support for AMOS with one single point of contact for 1st and 2nd

level; also realizing well-planned and organized data migration

projects for airline customers and Reporting and Business

Intelligence Analytics.

Aircraft Fleet View is a user-friendly App that gives an always

up-to-date view on an airline’s fleet status. It indicates AOGs, delays

and other important information with the right level of detail to be

useful but not crowded with information.

ACSIS is a powerful predictive maintenance software tool developed

to assist any airline, operator, MRO facility and OEM to avoid AOGs,

delays and turnbacks, improve aircraft utilization, and enhance safety.

AviationDW is a managed data warehouse, tailor-made for use with

your backend system, e.g. AMOS. AviationDW simplifies KPI creation

based on MRO System data.

W: www.efbadminservices.digital

T: +47 91689298

E: info@efbadminservices.digital

LOCATION: NORWAY (HQ), UK, SPAIN & TÜRKIYE

KEY BUSINESS SOFTWARE AREAS

• EFB Admin services under oro.gen.205

• Evaluation of EFB system & processes

• EFB Hardware & Software consulting

• EFB Connectivity

• EFB Training

EFB Admin Services Int. AS specializes in comprehensive EFB

administration, offering unparalleled expertise under ORO.GEN.205

and a suite of cyber security services. With decades of experience in

the aviation industry, the business provides tailored solutions across a

multitude of aircraft models, including B7x7, A220/3x0, DHC-8, and

more, ensuring compliance with EASA, FAA, ANAC and other

regulations.

The team excels in both portable and installed EFB systems, offering

bespoke training for EFB Managers/Administrators and flight

operations staff. EFB Admin Services’ commitment to confidentiality is

uncompromising, with strict adherence to NDAs ensuring the

protection of clients’ sensitive information.

From Scandinavia to the UK, Spain, and Türkiye, EFB Admin Services’

global reach empowers them to deliver services worldwide,

underpinning the aviation industry with robust cyber security

certifications. The business’s technical proficiency spans vulnerability

assessments, compliance checks, and MDM maintenance, with

support for Windows, iOS, Android, and Linux.

EFB Admin Services not only guides clients through the intricate

application processes for EFB permits but also provides thorough

evaluations of existing systems, ensuring seamless EFB functionality.

Their message is, “Partner with us for a secure, compliant, and

efficient EFB experience that elevates your airline’s operational

integrity to new heights”.

W: www.emnify.com

T: +49 (931) 49739270

E: info@emnify.com

LOCATIONS: BERLIN, GERMANY; WÜRZBURG, GERMANY; NEW YORK,

UNITED STATES; SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL; MANILA, PHILIPPINES


• emnify SuperNetwork

• emnify Portal

• eSIM Deployment Over-the-Air (OTA)


• EFB Connectivity

• Connectivity Management Platform

• eSIM Management

• eSIM / MDM Integration

• IoT Connectivity Security

emnify offers a pioneering Consumer eSIM connectivity solution

designed to reduce operational complexity and streamline the

deployment and management of Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) at scale.

Integrated with mobile device management (MDM) platforms, the

solution enables zero-touch eSIM provisioning, real-time observability,

and automated policy enforcement — ensuring that only compliant,

authenticated devices can access mission-critical systems.

emnify’s award-winning solution delivers:

• Secure, zero-touch eSIM provisioning integrated with MDM

• Multi-layered policy enforcement, including DNS filtering and

usage controls

• Real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and alerting to prevent

unauthorized activity

• Global coverage across 540+ networks in 190+ countries

• Full compliance with aviation-grade data privacy and

security standards

W: www.evoke-systems.aero

T: 03456 521 240

E: info@evoke-systems.aero

LOCATIONS: UNITED KINGDOM


• EFOS Training

• EFOS Shift Log

• EFOS Documents

• EFOS Leave


• Training Management

• Shift handover & incident management

• Document Management

• Vacation Management & bid handling

Evoke Systems Limited has been delivering innovative cloud-based

solutions to the aviation industry for over 20 years, specialising in crew

training, leave management, shift handover and incident

management, and document management. Serving airlines, cargo

and low-cost carriers, private charters, and the wider aviation industry

across the globe, Evoke helps to streamline and automate processes,

improve workflows and ensure compliance.

By supporting stretched departments with effective tools that

leverage automation and powerful data insights, Evoke empowers

teams to work safely, and with greater organization and efficiency.

Their proven platform, EFOS, enables end-users to stay informed,

motivated, and operationally ready.

EFOS is a cloud-based platform for training management, vacation

management, document management, and shift management,

helping streamline and optimize airline operations.










DIRECTORY

Flatirons

Flightkeys

Flightman

W: www.flatironssolutions.com

T: +1.303.627.6535

E: info@flatironssolutions.com

LOCATIONS: EUROPE, ASIA, USA, MIDDLE EAST


• CORENA Suite


• Content Management System (CMS)

• Interactive Electronic Technical Publisher (IETP)


• Flight Operations

• Tablet Solutions & Mobility

Flatirons provides consulting, technology, and outsourcing for content

lifecycle management (CLM). For more than 20 years, we have served

global Fortune 1000 customers in aerospace, automotive, electronics,

financial services, government, healthcare, and publishing. Our

customer engagements help organizations efficiently deliver the right

information, at the right time, to the right people by leveraging

structured content and digital media — Turning Content

into Knowledge®.

The CORENA Suite by Flatirons is the leading content lifecycle

management (CLM) solution developed specifically for organizations

that rely on mission-critical data to design, manufacture, operate, or

maintain complex assets over their product and service lifecycles as

well as across multi-echelon business networks. For more than 25

years, the world’s leading airlines, aerospace manufacturers, OEMs,

and defense organizations have relied on the CORENA product suite

to create, manage, and deliver large volumes of technical information

throughout its lifecycle. Today, CORENA customers rely on the

CORENA suite to modernize their IT infrastructures, improve customer

satisfaction, and maintain their competitive advantage.

W: www.flightkeys.com

T: +43 1 34 30 154 0

E: contact@flightkeys.com


• FLIGHTKEYS 5D

• SPACEYKEYS — RAIM Pro

• SKYKEYS — Loretta


• Flight Planning & Inflight Monitoring

• Cost Optimization

• 5D Probabilistics

• Process Automation

• RAIM & SAPT Prediction Service

• Continuous Inflight Optimization Support

• Sustainability Research & Solutions

FLIGHTKEYS was founded in 2015 by a team of passionate and

high-profile aviation experts with very specific knowledge and

long-term experience in the field of flight planning & optimization.

Their mission is to re-write flight management for the 21st century by

precisely meeting the emerging requirements of cost-optimized

airline operations, trajectory-based operations and reduction of

emissions. Research takes place in a corporate climate that promotes

innovation and a continuous search for excellence. The focus is on

affordable, user-friendly systems that provide the ultimate level of cost

optimization and integrate seamlessly into future airline operations

and ATM systems. FLIGHTKEYS 5D — as the only 21st century flight

management system — balances airline network throughput,

greenhouse gas emissions and safety in the most cost-efficient way

and beyond any solution currently available. Improving

communication and collaboration leads to a smarter and more

productive use of aircraft and airspace. The vision has taken shape in

a clean-sheet development approach with a team of expert software

developers and test engineers. FLIGHTKEYS 5D Flight Management

Service is used by airlines operating globally — from small operators

to the largest carriers and business aviation — with over 6.000 aircraft

producing more than 200.000 flight plans every day. Subsidiary

companies are SPACEKEYS and SKYKEYS.

W: www.flightman.com

T: +353 1 5547203

E: info@flightman.com

LOCATION: DUBLIN, IRELAND


• eJourneyLog

• Electronic Flight Folder

• Cabin Manager

• eTechLog

• Cabin Defect Log


• Connected EFB Applications

• Streamlining Flight Ops processes

• Full Electronic Techlog

• Cabin Defect Management

• Enhanced Passenger Experience

The Flightman solution suite enables airlines to streamline their

operational processes across Flight Operations, Maintenance and

Inflight Services. Transforming data into meaningful insights.

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FlightWatching

W: www.flightwatching.com

E: beaujard@flightwatching.com

E: contact@flightwatching.com

E: romain.blanquet@flightwatching.com

LOCATION: TOULOUSE, FRANCE


• APU Fleet Management

• Wilco data platform

• Wilco fuel saving platform


• APU & nose to tail predictive maintenance

• Fuel saving solutions

• Engine trend monitoring

• Aircraft data market place

• ACARS cost saving solutions

FlightWatching has a high level of expertise in Aircraft systems and

data management (QAR, DAR, SAR, ACARS, ACMS). Our solutions are

agnostic, do not require any HW nor SW modification and allow real

time interaction with the aircraft.

Our customers are:

• MROs looking for solutions to build their own fleet

management solutions

• OEMs willing to explore and collect aircraft data related to

equipment behavior

• Airlines chasing solution to cut fuel burn on ground

Contact us for your customized digital solutions.

Flygprestanda

Performance Engineering

W: www.flygp.se

T: +46 40 642 00 10

E: sales@flygp.se

LOCATION: MALMÖ/SWEDEN


• GURU2 Aircraft Performance, M&B

and AODB App

• DAD — Dynamic Airport Database (AODB)

• Runway Analysis Charts

• Load & Trim Sheets

• Driftdown Analysis


• Aircraft Performance

• Mass & Balance

• Airport Obstacle Database with Notams and

Engine Out Procedures — compatible with Guru2

and any OEM aircraft performance software.

• Integrations with EFB/EFF platforms and

Flightplanning software.

• Driftdown analysis

With more than 50 years of aviation experience, Flygprestanda

develops EFB solutions for Aircraft Performance, Mass & Balance and

has a global Airport Obstacle Database. With performance solutions

for more than 300 aircraft types; Flygprestanda is an ideal partner for

mixed fleet operators.

The Guru2 Aircraft Performance and M&B App ensures safe flights,

minimizes engine wear, maximizes takeoff weight and makes

administration straightforward. It includes an AODB and integrates

with major EFB/EFF platforms and Flight planning systems. The Guru2

App works offline on iPad or Windows tablets/computers and is

accessible online.

Covering more than 10,000 airports worldwide, Flygprestanda’s

Airport Obstacle database (DAD) includes obstacle data, NOTAMs and

engine out procedures. The DAD is available in Guru2, but it is also

compatible with OEM Aircraft performance software.

Flyht

W: www.flyht.com

T: 1-403-250-9956

E: info@flyht.com

LOCATION: CANADA; USA, GERMANY

NAMES OF PRODUCTS MARKETED

• AFIRS 228 Iridium SATCOM Solutions

• AFIRS Edge/Edge+ data harvesting (WQAR/

AID) platform

• AFIRS Power Connect

• FLYHT-WVSS-II Weather (humidity) sensors

• FuelSense — see also Cross Consense


• Global voice and data Iridium solutions

• 5G WQAR/AID for data harvesting and Connected

Aircraft/EFB solutions

• Power over ethernet — universal charging and

connectivity

• Weather sensors

• Airborne data loading (ADL+) with our partner

MBS Electronic

• Fuel data analytics — see also Cross Consense

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions, Ltd. has been providing aircraft data

solutions for 25 years. The company now boasts an innovative

product portfolio and aircraft installation design expertise that makes

FLYHT an ideal partner for accelerating customers’ data harvesting

vision. FLYHT provides airlines with Actionable Intelligence to

transform operational insight into immediate, quantifiable action, and

delivers industry leading solutions to improve aviation safety,

efficiency, and profitability, driven by patented aircraft certified

hardware products, AFIRS. Solutions include an aircraft satcom/

interface device enabling cockpit voice communications, the

transmission of aircraft data inflight via satellite and post-flight via 5G,

real-time aircraft state and fleet status analysis, and preventative

maintenance solutions. FLYHT’s hardware products can also be

interfaced with relative humidity sensors to deliver real-time airborne

weather and humidity data.

Gözen Digital Aviation

W: www.gozendigital.com

T: 902126621050

E: info@gozendigital.com

E: commercial@gozendigital.com

LOCATION: İSTANBUL

NAMES OF PRODUCTS MARKETED

• Operator

• Simorg


• Planning

• Scheduling

• Training

• Maintenance

• Compliance

Gözen Digital Aviation has its main focus on creating advanced digital

solutions in the aviation industry, while also carrying the responsibility

of digital strategies and transformation of all group companies.

Through utilization of our know-how accumulated from various fields

of aviation, GDA aims to create new and functional niches in the

digital market.

Simorg redefines simulator flight training management. It offers a

comprehensive suite of tools that optimize scheduling, compliance,

reporting, and overall training efficiency. Its tech-forward approach

combines user-friendly interfaces with intelligent functionalities,

allowing for smoother operation and a more agile response to the

dynamic needs of the industry.

Operator is a versatile flight operations solution designed to

streamline processes, minimize human errors, and provide 24/7

support. Its intelligent automation, customization options, and

round-the-clock support make it an invaluable tool for aviation

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Ideagen

International Flight Support

Information Design One

Lufthansa Industry Solutions

W: www.ideagen.com

T: 01629 699 100

E: info.marketing@ideagen.com

LOCATION: UK (HQ). BULGARIA. USA. AUSTRALIA. DUBAI.

MALAYSIA. INDIA.


• Ideagen Coruson

KEY BUSINESS / SOFTWARE AREAS

• AI-powered Safety Management System

• Intelligent compliance automation

• AI-driven proactive risk identification

• Incident management and reporting

• Multi-framework regulatory support

• Legacy system integration

Used by aviation organizations globally, Ideagen Aviation Safety is an

AI-powered SMS that transforms safety data into predictive insights,

enabling proactive risk identification and faster incident investigations

for long-term success.

By leveraging agentic AI with embedded aviation domain expertise,

you can automate compliance monitoring, accelerate investigations

and identify emerging risks before they become incidents across FAA,

EASA and ICAO requirements.

BENEFITS: An intelligent, aviation-expert AI solution that eliminates data

silos and enhances productivity. • Automated regulatory reporting and

compliance tracking • Real-time risk pattern identification • Enhanced

search and intelligent summarization • Faster incident investigations •

Mobile safety reporting • Accelerated audit preparation.

FEATURES: AI transforms safety management throughout your

operations. Agentic AI with aviation domain expertise provides

contextual insights and pervasive automation, enabling you to move

from reactive compliance to proactive risk prevention • Automated

compliance monitoring • Enhanced search and summarization •

Intelligent workflow automation • AI-driven proactive risk identification

• Mobile incident reporting • Legacy system integration •

Multi-framework regulatory support (FAA, EASA, ICAO).

With Ideagen Aviation Safety, embed intelligent safety management

throughout your operations that works like your aviation domain

experts, automating routine processes while enabling strategic safety

decisions to mitigate future risks.

W: www.ifs.aero

T: +45 33464600

E: sales@ifs.aero

LOCATION: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK


• EFBOne (EFF Solution)


• EFF flight briefing and flight reporting

• eReporting for occurrence reporting

• Mass and Balance

• Admin tools: NEO self-customization /

Export interface

International Flight Support (IFS) is a leading provider of aviation

technology solutions, dedicated to transforming flight operations

through advanced digital innovation. Since 2002, the company has

played a pioneering role in the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) market,

setting new standards for paperless cockpit operations.

IFS stands out for its ability to integrate all aspects of flight operations

into a single, customizable platform, EFBOne, while fully supporting

each airline’s unique SOPs. The solution is designed to enhance

operational efficiency, reduce pilot workload, and improve overall

flight safety.About EFBOne

EFBOne is the industry’s most flexible and customizable EFB platform,

giving flight operations teams complete control over their layout, data,

exports and the ability to fully optimize the pilot experience. Its intuitive

interface ensures quick pilot adoption, shortens training time, and

reduces operational errors, contributing to safer and more

efficient flights.

With NEO, IFS’s no-code self-service customization tool, administrators

can easily configure and deploy updates on their own terms. From

front-end usability to back-end control, EFBOne delivers the flexibility

and performance modern flight operations require.

W: www.id1.de

T: +49 69 244 502 0

E: sales@id1.de

LOCATION: GERMANY


• aFuel

• aWall


• Fueling Optimization

• Digitalization

• Business Intelligence

• Data Analytics

• Process Improvements

Information Design turns aviation data into valuable and insightful

information — with the goal to create information and design it. Based

on that philosophy, they’ve developed unique IT solutions and worked

with some of the world’s renowned airlines, airports, and aviation

corporations.

aFuel — The World’s Largest Digital Fueling Network: aFuel is the

system of choice when it comes to digitalizing the operational fueling

process. The digital exchange platform connects airlines with a huge

load of into-plane agents around the world. Due to its swift

implementation and worldwide coverage of airports, airlines benefit

right from the start.

aWall — Great Success Arises in Real-Time: aWall is the world’s only

aviation real-time dashboard, which unites field-proven live metrics

and clear data visualization on top of a scalable and cloud-based

business intelligence platform — exclusively developed for airlines,

airports, and ATC

W: www.lufthansa-industry-solutions.com

T: +49 40 5070 30000

E: marketing.sales@lhind.dlh.de

LOCATION: GERMANY, ALBANIA, SWITZERLAND, USA


• Volabase

• iFF


• Process consulting/organization processes

• IT consulting (processes, technologies,

infrastructure)

• MRO & Flights Ops consulting

• Program and project management

• Strategy consulting

Whether it’s about developing a company-wide digitalization strategy,

networking machines, moving systems to the cloud or providing

solutions and platforms for analytics and AI, using IT services to

network machines or providing mobile platforms for cross-company

collaboration... whenever companies want to address digitalization,

Lufthansa Industry Solutions is the right partner.

Lufthansa Industry Solutions combines technical expertise with strong

industry knowledge and thus support customers when they introduce

new digital technologies. They characterize this as...

“We are at home in the digital world: We are digitalization.”










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Lufthansa Systems

Motulus.aero

Nabla Mobility

NAV Flight Services

W: www.LHsystems.com

T: +49 69696 90000

E: marketing@lhsystems.com

LOCATION: HEADQUARTERS: GERMANY, 16 LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE


• Lido

• NetLine

• SIRAX

• SchedConnect


• Operations Solutions

• Flight Deck Solutions

• Commercial Solutions

• Finance Solutions

Lufthansa Systems is a leading airline IT provider determined to shape

the future of digital aviation. It draws its unique strengths from its

ability to combine profound industry know-how with forward-looking

technological expertise for more than 25 years. The company offers

its more than 350 airline customers an extensive range of successful

and, in many cases, market-leading products. These innovative IT

products and services cover all of an airline’s business processes — in

the flight deck, in the cabin and on the ground — and offer customers

a wide range of economic benefits while also contributing to

improving efficiency and competitiveness. In addition, Lufthansa

Systems supports its customers both within and outside the Lufthansa

Group with consulting services and the experience it has gained in

projects for airlines of every size and business model.

Lido — integrated solutions for every phase of the flight.

NetLine — the integrated scheduling and operations solution from

planning until the day of operations.

SIRAX — our portfolio of integrated solutions provide 360° financial

process coverage.

SchedConnect — ideal codeshare connections including schedule

data exchange and a central flight repository.

W: www.motulus.aero

T: +44 7932 173833

E: steven.rushworth@motulus.com

LOCATION: HOBOKEN (ANTWERPEN), BELGIUM


• Integrated Crew Scheduling (Pairings and

Rostering), Tail Assignment, Network

Optimization and Schedule Building


• Motulus Integrated Crew Scheduling (MICS)

• Motulus Tail Assignment (MTA)

• Motulus Network Optimization (MNO)

For many airlines operating costs, fuel and crew costs form a

significant part of their cost base. The delivery of an efficient and

robust plan whilst continuing to guarantee an excellent customer

offering and employee satisfaction is critical to an airlines success,

The complexity of such a plan, and its importance to an organisation

makes creating schedules and operational plans ideal candidates to

be solved by optimization.

At Motulus.aero we enjoy solving the problems that haven’t been

solved before by deploying the next generation in optimization

products. By combining pioneering algorithms with the power of cloud

computing we are able to tackle these complex and large

scale problems.

Specialising in crew scheduling (pairing and roster production), tail

assignment and network optimization we help organisations to

reduce crew costs, increase aircraft and equipment utilisation, reduce

fuel and operational costs, improve revenue opportunities, increase

crew and colleague satisfactions, and improve

operational robustness.

Having deployed products to a number of industries Motulus had an

original mission in aviation to develop innovative products for airline

crew resource scheduling problems. Following successful

implementations with two European airlines the teams expertise has

now been stretched to solve network optimization and tail

assignment problems.

W: www.nabla-mobility.com

E: inquiries@nabla-mobility.com

LOCATION: TOKYO, JAPAN


• Weave

• Operational Forecaster

• OBST


• En-route fuel optimization

• Disruption forecasting

• Obstacle data automation

• EFB integration & workflows

• Flight operations decision support

NABLA Mobility develops advanced machine learning solutions for the

aviation industry, helping airlines operate more efficiently and

sustainably. As the first Japanese company selected for Boeing’s

Aerospace Xelerated acceleration program, we continue to

collaborate with global partners to deliver measurable results in fuel

efficiency, disruption management, and operational safety. Our

portfolio includes Weave, Operational Forecaster, and OBST,

complementary tools that help flight operations teams make faster,

data-supported decisions while reducing workload and

improving efficiency.

Weave — An EFB app for En-route Fuel Optimization: Weave updates

flight plans with live weather and aircraft data to recommend optimal

altitude and speed, achieving up to 1.3% fuel savings per flight and 14×

better turbulence detection accuracy.

Operational Forecaster — Anticipate disruptions, act before they

happen: Predicts and visualizes cascading disruptions, enabling

proactive recovery decisions that minimize delays and improve

passenger experience.

OBST — Automated NOTAM and Obstacle Analysis: Automates

obstacle data interpretation to reduce engineering workload and

enhance OCC responsiveness.

Partner with NABLA Mobility. Our innovation fuels your innovation

— We work closely with airlines worldwide to adapt our solutions to

each operation’s needs, ensuring proven, data-driven improvements

in efficiency and safety.

W: www.nav.aero

T: (+420) 724 848 476

E: nav@nav.cz

LOCATION: PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC


• NAVsystem

• NAVlink

• NAV Academy

• NAVtracker

• NAVjet


• Flight Planning

• FPL and Wind

• Training

Having provided professional flight planning services for over 30

years, NAV Flight Services offers a wide range of products and

services. Key products, include:

NAVsystem, the IFR Flight planning system, is the perfect tool for

economical and safe flight planning. The optimum route function

allows you to perfect fuel consumption. Every calculation is based on

individual performance data. It puts emphasis on simplicity and

intuitive user interface. NAV Flight Services never stops updating the

software, recently launching their latest product NAVlink, enabling FPL

and wind uplinks to FMS via ACARS.

NAV Flight Services runs the Education and Training Center

NAVacademy — where they combine theory with practice. The

NAVacademy provides you and your flight dispatchers with all-in-one

training. NAV Flight Services is also ready to accommodate any

individual training requests. Training sessions are led by qualified

professionals with many years of experience.

Individual consultations will answer all the questions you have about

OCC systems, Datalink, EFB, A / C performance, flight efficiency,

complex system integration and more. NAV Flight Services also helps

clients to develop solutions in these areas and tailor them for their

specific flight operations.

The selection of services wouldn’t be complete without our very own

NAVjet supervising.










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NVable

OBE Solutions

Oliver Wyman Vector

OpenAirlines

W: www.nvable.com

T: +44 141 280 0050

E: contact@nvable.com

LOCATION: UK


• ConNVerge for Aviation


• Electronic Techlog

• Electronic Forms (Assessments)

• Document Management

• Operational Analysis

• Station Operational Compliance

The concept behind our CoNVerge platform is simple. We believe that

businesses should have the flexibility to easily innovate and add new

applications to their toolbox, without being stifled by legacy

technology or a single technology brand.

CoNVerge is all about minimising risk, fuss and capital costs and

maximising efficiency. Provided as a service, it combines a hosted

environment and web portal with mobile applications and data

interfaces to virtually any system.

The platform is easily integrated into your existing business systems

and brings together the best tools to handle data acquisition and data

analysis — all on scalable infrastructure. Best of all, we even take the

day-to-day management off your hands.

Our CoNVerge platform is blazing a trail in the aviation sector. In a

hi-tech industry, where the stakes are even higher, long-standing

clients such as British Airways Cityflyer know they can rely on NVable

and our custom-designed software to make things simple, safer, more

secure and streamlined. We provide airlines with technology solutions

that reduce effort, improve processes and produce useful information,

with one simple goal — to change things for the better.

Bring everything together and do IT better when you bring onboard

CoNVerge and NVable.

W: www.obe-solutions.com

T: +33 67 628 0869

E: info@obe-solutions.com

LOCATION: FRANCE, CHINA


• OBE CustoTool

• OBE ProdTool


• Flight Ops Technical

Documentation Management

• ATA 2300 Standard Implementation & Support

• OEM Content Integration & Revision Control

• Airline Content Customization & Publishing

• Digital Content Delivery to Flight Crews

OBE Solutions specializes in flight operations data management and

standardization for airlines and OEMs. With over 25 years of

experience, they deliver true digital transformation in technical

documentation processes — -providing robust, interoperable data

that enhances content management efficiency and transforms the

end-user experience far beyond traditional PDFs.

OBE Solutions harnesses the power of ATA 2300 XML for data integrity,

interoperability, and electronic delivery, but the design philosophy is

simple: let users focus on content, not XML.

From importing OEM content and managing revisions seamlessly to

enabling airlines to customize and deliver documentation efficiently,

OBE’s solutions streamline the content lifecycle, empowering airlines to

respond quickly to technical updates while maintaining complete

data integrity.

OBE CustoTool empowers airline operations managers and technical

publications teams to manage, customize, and distribute flight

operations content with full revision control and compliance tracking.

OBE ProdTool provides OEMs with advanced authoring and

production capabilities for creating and maintaining technical

documentation with complete interoperability.

OBE Solutions is an active member of the ATA Flight Operations

Working Group and the first company to implement complete solutions

based on this industry standard. Their track record includes supporting

Airbus Defense and Space and Airbus Helicopters customers.

W: www.oliverwyman.com/vector

LOCATION: USA, CANADA, UNITED KINGDOM.

NAME OF SERVICES MARKETED

• Oliver Wyman Vector

Oliver Wyman Vector offers top-tier technical consulting and services

to the aviation, aerospace, defense, and rail sectors worldwide. Their

experienced team, part of the Oliver Wyman Transportation and

Services Practice, delivers impactful solutions to complex industry

challenges. They work closely with clients, to provide clarity and

confidence, and offer proprietary technologies to enhance safety and

productivity. The team at Oliver Wyman Vector values every

relationship and advocates for clients’ success, helping them navigate

market challenges and bringing the expertise to advance today’s

priorities and the insight to shape a vision for tomorrow.

W: www.openairlines.com

T: +33 (0)5 31 61 52 18

E: stephane.nitenberg@openairlines.com

LOCATION: FRANCE, HONG KONG, USA, CANADA


• SkyBreathe® Analytics —

Fuel management software

• SkyBreathe® MyFuelCoach —

Pilot engagement app

• SkyBreathe® OnBoard —

Real-time eco-flying app

• SkyBreathe® NewGen APM —

Aircraft Performance Monitoring

• SkyBreathe® OCC —

On-time performance analysis


• Fuel Efficiency

• EFB app for In-flight optimization

• Aircraft Performance Monitoring

• CORSIA & EU-ETS Management

• On-time performance analysis

Starting from the observation that every year, nearly 660 million tons

of CO2 are emitted by airplanes, i.e. more than 20,000 kilos of CO2 per

second, OpenAirlines has developed innovative solutions to help

airlines reduce their costs and environmental impact.

Drawing on eight years of R&D, SkyBreathe® came into the market in

2013 as an innovative eco-flying solution based on Cloud, Artificial

Intelligence, and Big Data to save fuel and reduce airlines’ carbon

footprint by up to 5%.

Every department contributes to a safe and efficient fuel culture.

That’s why SkyBreathe® is a 360° eco-flying platform designed to

connect all stakeholders — Chief Pilots, Fuel Managers, Dispatchers,

Pilots, and Performance Engineers, to name a few. The platform

provides all the tools they need to build and grow a successful fuel

efficiency program without juggling many different tools.










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REDifly

The SA Group

Signol

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W: www.redifly.com

T: +41 43 555 31 65

E: las@redifly.com

LOCATION: SWITZERLAND (HQ), IRELAND


• REDiFly Pilot Log

• REDiFly Tech Log

• REDiFly Cabin Log

• REDiFly Command (Ground System)

• REDiFly Core (Integration Module)


• Full Electronic Technical Logbook

• Digitization of paper process

• Data harvest, storage & analytics

• Maintenance and scheduling integration

• CAME & compliance support

• Defect management

REDiFly delivers a sleek and modern Electronic Technical Logbook.

We are an independent, data-driven company that offers bespoke

software solutions for the aviation industry. We provide a

comprehensive framework that can integrate with an airline’s current

systems, including MRO, flight scheduling, and crew management,

amongst others.

What do we do? At REDiFly we work with the key people involved in

digitizing your current paper-based aircraft technical logbook. In doing

so, we increase levels of safety and regulatory compliance, streamline

flight-to-ground connectivity and enable digital archives of secure and

searchable aircraft records. We provide a seamless intersection between

flight operations and aircraft maintenance to minimize communication

errors while maximizing the efficiency of daily operations.

What makes us different? We are an independent company that

applies a user-centric approach by working closely with our customers

through the onboarding, trial and go-live phases of an

implementation. Our flexibility means that REDiFly adapts to your

current processes rather than the other way around.



W: www.scanav.com

T: +45 7950 8000

E: sa@scanav.com

Locations: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Czech Republic, Greece,

Bahrain, CIS, India and Malaysia


• Scandinavian Avionics’ Tablet Based

EFB Solution


• Electronic Flight Bag Solutions

• Avionics Certification

• Avionics Installation

• Avionics Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

• Avionics Training

Scandinavian Avionics offers a state-of-the-art, future-proof, tablet

based Class 2 EFB solution, which provides the functionality to meet

today’s operational requirements of airlines and aircraft operators and

in addition is simple to upgrade in the future to meet coming

requirements.

The concept consists of two ruggedized 10.1” Panasonic tablets

installed in the cockpit combined with a data integration center and a

communication unit installed in the avionics compartment. The data

integration center is used for power, aircraft interface and server

capability and the communication unit enables and controls the data

communication between the EFB system and the airline’s ground

infrastructure.

The SA Group provides complete turn-key avionics solutions for civil

and military aircraft.



W: www.signol.io

E: info@signol.io

LOCATION: LONDON, UK


• Signol


• Behaviour change management through a

continuous feedback loop

• Positive pilot Engagement: over 18 Behavioural

Change Techniques to increase motivation

to save fuel

• Personalised behaviour insights and

analytics for pilots

• Managers Module — anonymised, aggregated

behaviour change and impact data

across the crew

• Seamless data integration: combine data sets

from your existing systems

At Signol, they believe that little changes stack up. Signol harnesses

the power of behavioural science and advanced data analytics to

motivate and positively engage pilots and captains to make more

sustainable decisions.

Signol is a cutting-edge behaviour change service that helps airlines

achieve further fuel reductions. By analysing operational data, they

identify untapped fuel efficiency opportunities that, when acted upon,

lead to significant environmental and cost-saving benefits.

The digital service delivers targeted behaviour change techniques

through an intuitive web app and carefully crafted emails, seamlessly

integrating into daily flight operations without adding extra workload.

With Signol’s approach, airlines can reduce fuel consumption, and

lower CO₂ emissions while improving their fuel performance. To date,

Signol’s solutions have saved maritime and aviation customers over

$25 million in fuel costs and reduced emissions by 100,000 metric

tons. In aviation, Signol’s initiatives typically yield around a 1%

improvement in fuel efficiency, contributing to an overall impact range

of 1–12% across both industries.




DIRECTORY

Simpfly

SITA

SkedFlex

Skyconseil

W: www.simpfly.aero

T: +1 240 746 7359

E: hello@simpfly.aero

LOCATION: TALLINN, ESTONIA; GLOBAL

W: www.sita.aero

E: Euro.iSales@sita.aero

LOCATION: SWITZERLAND — REGIONAL OFFICES: SPAIN, FRANCE,

CANADA, USA, UAE, UK, BRAZIL AND SINGAPORE

W: www.skedflex.com

T: +1 208-424-9424

E: info@ettaviation.com

Locations: Boise, Idaho, USA

W: www.guidor.fr

T: +33 972 331 978

E: contact@skyconseil.fr

LOCATION: TOULOUSE, FRANCE


• Flight Brief Suite

• Managed EFB Operations

• Performance Engineering

• Compliance Intelligence

• Aeronautical Data Servicest


• Flight Briefing for Crews & OCC

• Managed EFB & Data Management

• Aircraft Performance Engineering

• AI Compliance Gap Analysis

• Aeronautical GIS & Data Services

Simpfly delivers engineering-driven flight operations solutions

designed to support better decisions across the cockpit and OCC

— built for charter, cargo, business aviation, and regional operators

with lean, high-performance teams.

Flight Brief Suite transforms complex operational data — NOTAMs,

weather, airspace, and performance constraints — into a structured,

decision-ready briefing for every flight.

Managed EFB Operations provides complete EFB lifecycle

management: implementation, regulatory approval, performance

data, W&B, documentation, and ongoing compliance — without

internal overhead.

Performance Engineering delivers on-demand Flight Operations

Engineering support: escape routes, EOSID procedures, route

feasibility studies, and airport risk assessments.

Compliance Intelligence uses AI to automate gap analysis against

IOSA, ISO 9001:2015, and local CAA requirements — identifying risks

before audits.

Aeronautical Data Services provides curated airport GIS, flight

procedures, and flight trajectory datasets structured for integration

into safety, planning, and analytical workflows.


• SITA OptiFlight®

• MODULES

• OptiClimb

• OptiDirect

• OptiLevel

• OptiDescent


• Fuel & Time optimization

• Covers climb, cruise and descent

• Tail-specific Digital Twin

• Integrated EFB application

• Post-flight savings analytics

• Discover the next chapter of SITA OptiFlight®

Now with complete cruise-phase optimization and its own EFB app,

SITA OptiFlight® brings real-time, data-driven decision-making straight

to the flight deck.

Powered by our proprietary Digital Twin technology, it provides

tail-specific recommendations that deliver verifiable fuel and cost

savings — all while respecting your OTP.

Optimizing every phase of flight, SITA OptiFlight® has proven to save

up to 5% in climb and up to 3% in cruise, flight after flight.


• SkedFlex Air Operations Suite


• SkedFlex FCMS

• SkedFlex Misa

• SkedFlex Flight Planning

SkedFlex has been providing solutions to airlines for more than 20

years. Crew Companion, which launched at United Airlines in 2002 is

still in use by over 16,000 crew members. SkedFlex Air Operations

Suite is a comprehensive, flexible, and easy-to-use management

software solution for aviation organizations and includes FCMS, MISA,

and Flight Planning.

SkedFlex FCMS: Operating an airline safely and efficiently under

multiple regulatory rulesets in the US such as 14 CFR parts 117, 121, and

135 and in Canada under CARs 703, 704 and 705 requires modern,

sophisticated tools. The SkedFlex Flight & Crew Management System

offers the tools to manage complicated scheduling and tracking

qualifications, currencies, flight time, duty time and rest, while

providing customers with First Class Customer Support.

SkedFlex MISA: SkedFlex’s Management Information System for

Aviation (MISA) provides aviation companies with comprehensive tools

to manage their business, including accounting, maintenance,

inventory, flight operations, employee training, human resources,

payroll, technical publications, Government contract management,

and flight school operations.

SkedFlex Flight Planning: Using the latest technology and algorithms

SkedFlex Flight Planning is designed to find the optimum route and

altitude profile for your flight to ensure you are operating in the most

cost-effective way.


• GUIDOR


• EFB Mission Management

• Situational Awareness

• Adverse Weather Analysis

• Flight path optimization

Developed by Skyconseil, GUIDOR is the premier mission

management app designed to revolutionize the way pilots manage

their flights.

GUIDOR leverages advanced IoT and AI technologies to provide pilots

with real-time data and actionable insights. By not only displaying

weather data but also using it to offer powerful situational awareness

tools, GUIDOR ensures that pilots receive the right information at the

right time, enhancing decision-making and flight safety.

GUIDOR significantly increases safety by reducing the risk of

weather-related accidents through timely alerts and predictive

analytics. Its advanced features streamline flight operations, boosting

efficiency and leading to higher customer satisfaction and brand

loyalty. Additionally, GUIDOR’s intelligent routing and fuel optimization

contribute to a reduced environmental footprint, aligning with the

industry’s sustainability goals.

With GUIDOR, pilots and airlines can achieve unprecedented levels of

operational excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship,

making GUIDOR an indispensable tool for modern aviation.










DIRECTORY

SkyNet Aviation

SkyPath

Skywise

Smart4Aviation

W: www.skynetaero.com

T: +61 7 3860 5511 (Option 1)

E: sales@skynetsatcom.com

LOCATION: BRISBANE, AUSRALIA


• SkyNet Aviation REACH

• Number of modules: 5


• REACH Aero

• REACH LASAW

• Operations Control Centre (OCC)

• REACH Consulting

SkyNet Aviation provides web-based Operations Control Centre (OCC)

software and services for aircraft operators.

REACH® Aero provides: Centralized day-of-ops software web

platform; Flight Following and Monitoring; Scheduling, Crewing, and

Rostering; Flight Dispatch (direct integration with Boeing ForeFlight);

Engineering Planning; On-time Performance (OTP) tracking and

reporting; Post-flight data analytics; Third-party API integration; and

proprietary technology merges all aircraft tracking sources (ADS-B,

satellite, ACARS, cellular) into one interface

REACH® LASAW provides: Landing Approach Surveillance and

Warning; Combined hardware/software solution; Pre-landing alerts

and warnings; Surveillance for incorrect approach path; and Longer

range flight tracking and notification through ADS-B

REACH® OCC provides: Installation and support for REACH® Aero in

your OCC; and Third-party OCC services including overnight coverage

and charter support

REACH® Consulting provides: Bespoke consulting services for your

OCC; SOP and Operations Manual writing; Audit preparation and

support; and OCC layout and design.

W: www.skypath.io

T: +972-3-9003510

E: Contact@skypath.io

LOCATION: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL; USA


• SkyPath Turbulence

• SkyPath PIREPS

• SkyPath data services


• EFB iOS App

• Dispatch flight planning WEB module

• Management Analytics and Bi

• Incidents and playback Debrief

• EFB and WEB integration SDK & APIs

SkyPath is an AI and Machine Learning ecosystem for turbulence

mitigation for the aviation industry. By delivering real-time, audible,

and visual alerts directly to the flight deck, SkyPath empowers pilots to

proactively navigate turbulence. Beyond the cockpit, our data-driven

insights provide dispatchers and management with a decisive

competitive edge. Exponentially reducing turbulence-related

incidents, enhancing operational safety, and ensuring a seamless

passenger experience.

W: www.skywise.com

E: adriana.sesma@skywise.com

LOCATION: 2 ROND-POINT EMILE DEWOITINE, 31700 BLAGNAC,

TOULOSE, FRANCE. WATERLOO, CANADA; HERSHAM, UK;

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN; BANGKOK, THAILAND; AND

GDANSK, POLAND


• Electronic Flight Bag applications

• Fuel applications

• Dispatch & Crew Planning

• Airspace & Airport Consulting


• Electronic Flight Bag & Documentations

• Fuel Solutions

• Ops Control Center Solutions

• Consulting

• Flight Data Analysis

Headquartered in Toulouse, France, Skywise is a leading digital

services company, wholly owned by Airbus. They deliver a

first-of-its-kind offer that seamlessly integrates Planning & Operations

Control, Flight, Technical, and Ground Operations. By providing

interoperable digital solutions for end-to-end operations, Skywise

combines aircraft manufacturer expertise and digital know-how to

transform operational complexity into predictable and profitable

performance, ensuring resilient and more sustainable operations.

W: www.smart4aviation.aero

T: +31 20 654 1824

E: info@smart4aviation.aero

LOCATION: NETHERLANDS, POLAND, CANADA, USA


• Smart LOAD, Smart COMM, Smart BRIEF

• Smart VIEW+, Smart OPERATIONS MANAGER


• Weight and Balance

• Communication and Alerting

• Pilot and Cabin Crew Briefing

• Flight Planning and Tracking

• Fleet Management

Smart4Aviation is one of the fastest growing companies in aviation

operations, founded to provide web and mobile based products and

services designed to optimize, simplify and improve airline operations.

Our company is committed to delivery of the highest quality, most

innovative and cost-effective, state-of-the-art solutions to support all

of your current and future operational business needs. Our products

effectively manage all operational business units, such as Operations

Control Management, Load Planning and Weight & Balance,

Communications (all Operational and Corporate branches), Flight

Planning, NOTAM Management, Flight Dispatch, Flight and Cabin

Crew Briefing, Weather, Flight Tracking and Aircraft Performance.

Our web based and mobile solutions with an exceptional support are

recognized within the industry as being some of the most dependable

and innovative in the market. All of our current customers such as

among others Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Qantas, Emirates, Air

France, easyJet, Alaska Airlines, Iberia and Cebu Pacific have all

benefitted from implementing Smart4Aviation solutions.

Smart4Aviation’s web and mobile-based solutions have been

acknowledged as the “Smart Choice” within the industry by a number

of international and domestic air carriers.










DIRECTORY

StorkJet

W: www.storkjet.com

T: +48 600 800 528

E: info@storkjet.com

LOCATION: POLAND

DextraData

Aviation Technologies

W: www.talora.aero

T: +49 201 95975 0

E: info@talora.aero

LOCATION: ESSEN, GERMANY

Thales

W: www.thalesgreenoperations.com

T: 00 33 8+7 85 70 89 52

E: nicolas.lejuez@thalesgroup.com

Locations: Toulouse, France

The Weather Company

W: www.weathercompany.com

T: (800) 872-2359

E: aviationsales@weather.com

Locations: USA, UK


• FuelPro — AI-powered Fuel Efficiency Dashboard

• AdvancedAPM — Aircraft

Performance Monitoring

• FlyGuide — EFB app to engage pilots

• FlyGuide FPO — Flight Path Optimization Module


• Fuel Efficiency

• Flight Path Optimization

• EFB app

• Aircraft Performance Monitoring

• Idle Factor

• Statistical Fuels

StorkJet offers comprehensive, tailor-made fuel efficiency solutions

for all aircraft types. Our mission is to help airlines save fuel and

reduce emissions by analyzing flight data. Currently over 1000 aircraft

utilize StorkJet solutions, and over 10 000 pilots use FlyGuide EFB.

StorkJet product portfolio consists of: FuelPro — An AI-powered

operational analytics dashboard that includes all recognized fuel

efficiency initiatives; FlyGuide — AI-driven engaging EFB app

designed by pilots for pilots, which helps prepare for the flight and

shares reliable and intuitive feedback; FPO — Flight Path Optimization

module to FlyGuide EFB app, which provides pilots with optimum

speeds and altitudes for climb, cruise, and descent, utilizing

high-resolution weather data and tail-specific performance models;

AdvancedAPM — next-generation Aircraft Performance Monitoring

software that provides up-to-date performance factors foraccurate

fuel planning; Idle Factor — for descent optimization; and Statistical

Fuels — prediction of Taxi & Contingency fuel for Flight

Planning systems.


• Talora


• Advanced Navigation Charts

• EFF, E-Documentation, E-Forms

• Seamless System Integration

• Real-Time Weather Updates

• E-Checklist, Performance & Efficiency Tools

DextraData Aviation Technologies is a leader in aviation software

innovation, with over 20 years of experience in the Electronic Flight

Bag (EFB) domain. Known for its flagship platform Logipad, the

company has consistently delivered reliable, user-centric solutions

that streamline flight operations and enhance safety and compliance.

Building on this legacy, DextraData is launching its next-generation

EFB platform: Talora, set to debut in 2026. Designed to meet the

evolving demands of modern aviation, Talora introduces a

comprehensive suite of digital tools that transform how pilots, crew,

dispatchers, and Operations Control Centers (OCC) manage

flight-related tasks.

Talora is built with future-readiness in mind. Its architecture supports

rapid deployment, secure cloud integration, and continuous updates.

The platform is designed to meet global regulatory standards while

offering the flexibility to integrate with third-party systems and

airline-specific workflows.


• Thales FlytOptim — 2 Modules


• Fuel and time efficiency

• Climate efficiency (CO2 and non CO2)

• Situationnal awarenes

Thales Green Operations is a Thales venture focused on making

aviation more sustainable through FMS and ATC expertise. We provide

digital solutions that optimize flight routes in real time and analyze fuel

consumption and environmental impact — including CO₂ and non-CO₂

emissions — after each flight.


• Maverick Dispatch

• Fusion

• Pilotbrief

• Total Turbulence Alerting

• Weather Forecast Services


• Weather infused flight tracking

• EFB weather application

• Turbulence Alerting via ACARS

• Terminal, en route & IROPS Forecast

The Weather Company, specializes in providing advanced weather

solutions to the aviation industry, addressing the critical challenges

faced by dispatch, pilots, and operations. These teams operate under

high pressure, monitoring multiple systems for essential information to

maintain safety and efficiency. With nearly 75% of air traffic delays

attributed to inclement weather, costing the airline industry billions

annually, there’s a pressing need for accurate, comprehensive, and

actionable weather data.

The Weather Company’s aviation solutions portfolio is designed to

enhance operational decisions, ensuring flights are safe, efficient, and

profitable. By leveraging precise, personalized weather insights,

airlines can reduce operational costs, minimize weather-related

disruptions, and improve the passenger experience. These solutions

include applications, expert forecast services, and access to a wealth

of weather data.

With nearly three decades of aviation forecasting expertise, The

Weather Company equips its customers to manage disruptive weather

efficiently, ensuring safety, compliance, and exceptional passenger

experiences. They help you navigate the complexities of weather

impacts, enabling informed decision-making for better

operational outcomes.










DIRECTORY

Ultramain

Web Manuals International

WinOps

Yonder

W: www.ultramain.com

T: +1.505.828.9000

E: sales@ultramain.com

LOCATION: ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, USA


• ULTRAMAIN® v9 M&E / MRO

• ULTRAMAIN Mobile Mechanic

• ULTRAMAIN Mobile Inventory

• ULTRAMAIN ELB

• ULTRAMAIN M&E / MRO: 31 modules including:

Configuration Management; Line/Base Mx

Planning; Line/ Base Mx Scheduling; GATe;

Quality Assurance; Asset Management



• MRO

• Military Maintenance

• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Paperless Customer Care on Mobile Devices

• Electronic Technical Logbook

Ultramain Systems, Inc. develops M&E / MRO and ELB software for the

aviation industry and is the only aviation software provider with

customers running full, end-to-end paperless operations from the

cockpit to the ground.

ULTRAMAIN v9, featuring Mobile Mechanic and Mobile Inventory

enables real-time paperless data collection for the full maintenance

and inventory process. Combine ULTRAMAIN v9 with ULTRAMAIN ELB,

the easy-to-use electronic logbook, and the entire maintenance

process becomes paperless. Contact us to learn what you need to

equip your organization with customer mobile devices and see why

elite aviation customers around the world are choosing ULTRAMAIN to

reduce costs and increase aircraft up time.

W: www.webmanuals.aero

T: +46 (0)40 694 10 40

E: info@webmanuals.aero

LOCATION: NEW YORK, SAN DIEGO, SINGAPORE, SYDNEY AND

MALMÖ, SWEDEN


• Web Manuals


• Monitoring

• Authoring

• Editing

• Publishing

• Distribution

Web Manuals is an all-in-one Document Management System

designed with the needs of aviation professionals at heart. This

revolutionary platform streamlines the entire documentation process,

from editing, reviewing, to distribution and monitoring, saving you up

to 80% of your time spent in the documentation process. The

cloud-based software not only simplifies the documentation process

but also eases the burden of regulatory compliance through

automated smart modules.

With Web Manuals, you can easily connect your documents with

regulations. Web Manuals is integrated with compliance libraries

worldwide, including EASA, FAA, CASA, OTAR, and many other

standard regulations. The system automatically generates alerts to

keep you updated about any changes. Stay ahead of the game with

an easy-to-update platform that ensures you maintain compliance for

every audit.

By turning what was initially a labor-intensive task into a seamless

operation, Web Manuals is undoubtedly pioneering the digitization,

authoring, and distribution of operational documentation. Our

platform is more than just a tool — it’s a solution that allows you to

focus more on the manual content and spend less time on

editing details.

Web Manuals is rapidly expanding its global footprint. It has

more than 650 customers and partners worldwide, and offices in New

York, San Diego, Singapore, Sydney and Malmö, Sweden.

W: www.winops.aero

T: +49 0151 4424 8008

E: info@winops.aero

LOCATION: SWITZERLAND AND SPAIN


• WinOps Suite

WinOps is a global aviation technology company focused on

simplifying and strengthening airline and operator operations through

intelligent, purpose-built software.

Headquartered in Switzerland, with a dedicated Product Development

hub in in Spain, WinOps combines Swiss precision with world-class

engineering expertise. Our international footprint reflects how we

think about aviation: global by nature, uncompromising on quality, and

built for real operational complexity.

WinOps was created by aviation professionals who understand the

realities of daily operations; fragmented systems, regulatory pressure,

tight margins, and the need for real-time clarity. That insight drives

everything we build. Our platform unifies flight operations, crew

management, training, compliance, scheduling, and commercial

workflows into one connected ecosystem, giving airlines a single

source of operational truth.

W: www.yonder.info

T: +41 43 215 27 94

E: contact@yonder.info

LOCATION: ZURICH, SWITZERLAND


• Yonder


• Smart Documentation Management

• Knowledge Management System

• Workflow-based Content Distribution

• Compliance Tracking

• Content-based Learning

Yonder leverages the full potential of digitalization with dynamic

content rather than static documents to provide innovative solutions

for operations manuals, guidelines, regulations, and standards.

Yonder brings all documents together; smart documents make life

much easier for aircrews and ground staff:

· Dynamic content: Moving beyond PDFs with user-specific profiles

— end users always get the right information at the right time.

· Personalized change updates: Tell specific user groups an update

has been made and ask for a read receipt if required.

· Native offline apps: all content available anytime, anywhere.

Yonder also has many advantages for document managers:

· Smart workflows: Revision — and document-specific workflows

enable authorized users to trigger, discuss, check and approve

changes effortlessly in fully-integrated solution.

· Automate manufacturer revisions: OEM Manuals automatically

imported and revised — even if customized by the operator.

· Compliance connector: Content can be linked with regulations and

standards and a workflow is automatically triggered whenever these

change, ensuring full compliance.










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