…on the NBAA '09 trade show floor. The continuing emergence of aviation management/training programs and products able to be accessed via the Internet is a trend that is not letting up, and in fact…is more apparent than ever. This should not come as a surprise, as more and more of us connect with businesses and services on the web everyday. As web-based aviation solutions continue to grow in number, and functions of these solutions are progressively enhanced, it’s important that aviation professionals keep a close eye on the increasing services offered; a daunting task indeed.
Following are a few tech highlights from NBAA’s exhibition hall...
…JETNET LLC, an aircraft research and information provider, has partnered with ARGUS, a provider of financial, operational, and safety reporting for business aircraft, to provide a series of improvements to its flagship software interface, Evolution. JETNET now offers direct links to ARGUS data where users can find usage, distance, and average trips, number of trips per month, and geographic coverage for individual aircraft.
“Aircraft dealers and brokers who use JETNET…now have access to critical data on aircraft; [this] marks a huge advantage in their ability to serve their clients and stay competitive,†says JETNET director of sales and marketing Paul Cardarelli. www.jetnet.com.
Inventory Locator Service (ILS), an E-marketplace for the aviation industry, has announced a new suite of supply chain management solutions that leverage technology to offer aircraft procurement, inventory, and sales management services at a low cost of entry with no software or hardware required. www.ILSmart.com.
CharterMatrix Web Group, an aviation website design company, offers comprehensive design packages for the aviation industry, with a particular focus on search engine optimization (SEO) tools and charter solutions. The company is experienced in designing back-end management programs for aviation, such as aircraft scheduling, empty leg charters, and a contract pilot and flight attendant searchable directory. www.CharterMatrixWebGroup.com; www.FlyContract.com; and www.AirplaneManager.com.
Chevron Global Aviation will be debuting its new FBO trainer web program, Refueler, Operator, and Maintenance Training, on November 5. The software program will be available on www.totalga.com, and will include training modules related to fuel truck components, pre-trip instruction, vehicle start-up and shut-down, fueling/refueling, and line ops troubleshooting. Operators will be tested in between modules and will receive certification upon completion of the online training course. Users can participate in the training program on their own time while also experiencing hands-on training on the ramp.
Says Chevron’s Robert Taylor, “This is not replacement training; it is a supplement to a portfolio of training programs. The next generation of line ops folks are very web savvy, and this type of training is something they look for to complement the hands-on ramp training they receive…online training is definitely something we are moving forward with.â€
Thanks for your interest,
Brad McAllister