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10th Annual Flight Operations Conference
29th & 30th November 2016 – Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Heathrow, UK
AIRLINES & OPERATORS DELEGATE
INFORMATION BROCHURE
“It is becoming THE event of the year, very
important for us to participate in for information gathering and networking”
Deputy Director Flight Operations, Danish Air Transport
Sponsors & Exhibitors:
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10th Annual Flight
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Operations Conference
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WHY ATTEND AS A DELEGATE
The 10th Annual Flight Operations Conference is the world’s only event that focuses wholly on the key,
strategic issues that affect the operating of commercial aircraft.
It provides airlines with a one-stop solution to streamline and increase efficiency within their aircraft
operating procedures. The topics discussed and the IT solutions showcased in the exhibition hall have
the potential to reduce airline operating costs dramatically.
This is the world’s only fully dedicated flight operations conference designed to assist an airline to
maximise its potential in an increasingly difficult market through implementing various operating cost
saving techniques adopting the latest technologies.
“Very informative and relevant to the challenges faced by airlines today”
Manager Aircraft Operations Systems Support, easyJet
KEY TOPICS UNDER DISCUSSION
• Live Flight Tracking: Airline case study of using a flight tracking solution alongside a Fleet Management System;
Eurocontrol also update us on flight tracking policy.
• Electronic Flight Bag (EFB): EFB Case Studies; Live Weather and turbulence; and Regulators Viewpoint: EASA
update us on their latest policy developments.
• Digital Flightdeck: British Airways and SWISS case studies - paperless manuals and advanced iPad flightdeck
functionality.
• Aircraft Connectivity: High-speed broadband connectivity for Flightdeck and Cabin; the benefits this brings
including live weather, flight plan updates, advanced EFB.
• Latest Aircraft & Engine Types: A350; Bombardier CSeries; A320neo performance analysis.
• Fuel: Airline fuel efficiency case studies; Biofuel programme analysis; Conformal Vortex Generator fuel efficiency
solution
• Latest Innovations: Taxiing without using engines; SWISS International Airlines ETL case study; Alaska Airlines
Weight & Balance Case Study; SESAR Developments Update
• Latest IT Solutions: IT has become vitally important as airlines strive to cut costs operating their aircraft. The
latest solutions are analysed including: Digital Flight Deck solutions, Fuel saving systems, EFBs, Flight Planning,
Operations Documentation, ETLs, Post-flight data analysis. This is also an outstanding opportunity to demo the
latest solutions from the world’s leading vendors who are exhibiting their solutions during the event. See over
page to learn more about the IT products the vendors exhibiting!
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LIVE SOFTWARE AND PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS:
Extended breaks during the presentation programme (including a two hour cocktail reception) allow airlines
and aircraft operators to browse the extensive exhibition area. It provides the ideal opportunity to:
• Try out all the major Flight Operations Solutions from the world’s leading vendors. Learn how each
product can assist you with your aircraft operating procedures.
• Try out all the latest upgrades and add-ons to complement your current systems.
• Speak with the vendors about problems you may be having with your current system and discuss the
best solutions.
OPERATIONS SOFTWARE AVAILABLE TO DEMO INCLUDE :
• EFB (Electronic Flight Bag)
• ETL (Electronic Technical Log)
• Flight Planning Solutions
• Operations Efficiency Optimizers
• Operations Cost Management Solutions
• Optimising Weight & Balance Software
• Fuel Savings and Fuel Management Solutions
• Live Flight Tracking Solutions
• Connectivity Solutions
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“Great mix of exhibitors and presentations.”
Jet2.com
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
The presentations are being delivered by Industry Experts, Aviation Authorities, Systems Suppliers,
Consultants, OEMs, Airlines and Aircraft Operators to provide you with a unique insight into the key
issues from a myriad of key perspectives.
Speakers Include: British Airways, Qatar Airways, SWISS, Alaska Airlines, IAI, Lufthansa Cargo,
Air Canada, KLM, NATS, Eurocontrol, plus lots more...
DAY ONE – Tuesday, 29th November 2016
08:00 REGISTRATION, REFRESHMENTS & SOFTWARE DEMOS - EXHIBITION HALL
08:55 - 09:00 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS
09:00 - 09:30 Airline Case Study: British Airways - Applying User-Centric Design to Mobile Applications for EFB
DIGITAL FLIGHTDECK British Airways discuss the process and benefits of taking a user-centric design approach when developing
mobile applications for its EFB solution. This case study will follow an example of an Electronic Flight Folder
EFB
(EFF) application and show how ideas are developed, taking the ideas to design using a user-Centric Design, to
prototype and then to trial in the flightdeck.
Capt. Iain Black, Manager Technical Projects, British Airways
Bill Baumgarten, Business Development Manager, UTC Aerospace Systems
09:30 - 10:00 Airline Case Study: Air Canada - Broadband Flightdeck Connectivity Systems & their Applications
In this case study we hear from Air Canada who is currently trialling a high-bandwidth satcom solution for
CONNECTIVITY
airline operational communication (AOC) transmissions. We learn how the trial is progressing and analyse
the results, as well as the project challenges. Air Canada also outline the flightdeck applications using the
solution, including real-time weather information (turbulence & changing weather patterns), flight plan
updates, crewing information and advanced EFB functionality.
Steve Bogie, Senior Director Operations IT, Air Canada
10:00 - 10:30 Airline Case Study: Icelandair EFB Project
DIGITAL FLIGHTDECK
In this case study Icelandair outlines its extensive EFB project including looking at the sophisticated PFB software
platform covering a full suite of operational planning and calculation modules used by flight crew throughout all
EFB phases of flight; connectivity solutions - both in-flight and on-ground; and how they achieved a paperless flight
deck by integrating a ground based Document Editing system with the EFB platform.
Gretar Mar Odinsson, Lead EFB Project Team Manager & Capt B757, Icelandair
Jens Pisarski, COO, IFS
10:30 - 11:15 REFRESHMENT BREAK & EXHIBITION DEMOS - EXHIBITION HALL
11:15 - 11:45 Airline Case Study: KLM - Moving towards a Digitized and e-Enabled airline
DIGITAL FLIGHTDECK KLM outline their extensive B 787-9 and B 777-300 e-Enabled aircraft project. The case study outlines how KLM
prepared for the delivery of these new aircraft, how they established an e-Enabled project and the results they
NEW AIRCRAFT are seeing now the aircraft are flying. Next the case study focuses on how the airline is moving from an e-Enabled
787 and 777 into an even more e-Enabled and Digitized airline operation which requires collaboration between all
divisions of the airline, including: Flight Operations, Cabin Crew, Maintenance, IT, etc).
Saskia Freriksen, Program Director Digitizing, KLM Engineering & Maintenance
11.45 - 12.15 Airline Case Study: SWISS International Airlines New Methods to Manage their Digital Manuals
DIGITAL FLIGHTDECK
Aircraft documentation currently still follows predefined manuals and manual types (OM A, OM B, etc). This
case study outlines SWISS’s project to change how it manages its manuals so that their pilots and crew
EFB know what is new, or what is the priority for their flight or specific task. You will see how its manuals are
constructed using themes and referencing specific information, ensuring quick access to relevant information
rather than long searches through manuals. SWISS discusses the goals of the project, the current state of the
implementation (first phase about to go live in November 2016), and the next steps.
Alex Skrabal, Service Manager Expert, SWISS10th Annual Flight
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12:15- 12:45 Airline Case Study - Alaska Airlines Load Planning and Weight & Balance
In this case study, Alaska Airlines discusses its Load Planning project using a sophisticated, fully automated
INNOVATION
‘Exception Based’ Weight & Balance software solution provided by Smart4Aviation. This automates the entire
aircraft load process, from the cargo manifest to airplane take-off; whilst always maximising payloads and
optimizing the aircraft’s centre of gravity for greatest fuel efficiency. You will learn about the increases in
efficiency Alaska is now seeing using the software.
Brian Watson, Manager Weight and Balance, Alaska Airlines
12:45 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK & SOFTWARE DEMOS - EXHIBITION HALL
14:00 - 14:30 Airline Case Study: To build or Buy? Qatar Airways built in-house Operations Control IT System
INNOVATION Qatar Airways discussed their recently implemented an in-house developed Ops Control system, TOPS (Total
Operations System). The new system covers the whole spectrum of business processes of Aircraft and Flights,
right from long and short term maintenance planning to the day of operations starting from tail assignment to
movement tracking and an extremely sophisticated flight watch / tracking module compliant with the IATA 4D/15
requirements. The system is highly integrated, uses OR based tools for complex optimization problems (e.g.
Tail Assignment and Maintenance Planning) and local solvers for small scale problems which need immediate
decision support. The system has real-time rules and violations module which alerts the user in case of any
exceptions. Qatar Airways outline the challenges of developing an in-house system and now that the system
is live focus on the operational benefits now being seen. The case study finishes with a road map of the system
including a crew control module.
Stephen P. Carroll, Flight Operations Project Manager, Qatar Airways
14:30 - 15:00 Airline Fuel Savings Case Study: Lufthansa Cargo
In this case study we hear from Lufthansa Cargo which provides us with an update regarding its successful
INNOVATION
Fuel Saving programme. The airline explains how it has optimised fuel costs using a systematic analysis of its
FUEL flight data to manage fuel savings initiatives and identify all potential improvements. The airline also explain
how it has successfully engaged the pilots into the fuel saving initiatives, by providing them with key data at
their fingertips before and after each flight. Finally, we hear a road-map for the next developments in their fuel
saving programme.
Bjorn Ostertag, Head of Fuel Efficiency & Punctuality Management, Lufthansa Cargo
15:00 - 16:00 REFRESHMENT BREAK & SOFTAWARE DEMOS - EXHIBITION HALL
16:00 - 16:30 Airline Case Study - British Airways Paperless iPad Operations
DIGITAL FLIGHTDECK
During this case study presentation, British Airways outlines the extensive paperless functionality available
to its Flight Crew via its iPads before, during and after each flight, including briefing; and full access to all
EFB navigation information such as charts, flight plans, documents and messages. It outlines how the solution is
streamlining operations and the benefits the airline is now experiencing.
Janice Barr, Operational Data Manager, British Airways
Igor Dimnik, Director Products Lido/Navigation, Lufthansa Systems
16:30 - 17:00 High Bandwidth Flightdeck Connectivity System
CONNECTIVITY
Inmarsat presents its high bandwidth flightdeck connectivity system, SwiftBroadband Safety (SB-S); and its
new high data transmission rate passenger cabin connectivity system, European Aviation Network (EAN). SB-S
provides a high data transmission rate for all flightdeck transmissions, including ATS messages. The SB-S
can be used to send ACARS messages encapsulated in I.P. Packets at a transmission rate of 432Kbps. The
EAN system is a combination of air-to-ground and satcom connectivity systems for use across the land mass
and oceanic areas of the airspace of the 28 countries of the EU. The system will allow all levels of passenger
entertainment through broadband connectivity.
Anthony Spouncer, Regional Director - Safety & Operations Systems, Inmarsat
17:00 - 17:30 In-Flight Live Weather and Turbulence Data
INNOVATION In this case study The Weather Company provides an overview of how airlines are receiving real-time live
weather data directly to the Pilot’s EFB devices on the flightdeck via a high bandwidth connectivity system.
CONNECTIVITY The Weather Company outlines what connectivity solution airlines require to receive live weather data, and
how the information allows pilots to change route in-flight to avoid significant weather conditions. You will
also hear about a sophisticated turbulence tracking and reporting solution.
Ashley Heard, Account Manager - Aviation EMEA, The Weather Company
18:00 - 20:00 COCKTAIL RECEPTION & SOFTWARE DEMOS - EXHIBITION HALL10th Annual Flight
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DAY TWO – Wednesday, 30th November 2016
08:00 - 9:00 BREAKFAST, REFRESHMENTS & SOFTWARE DEMOS - EXHIBITION HALL
09:00 - 09:30 ATM Enhancements Presentation: Trajectory Based Operation (TBO)
Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) is the paradigm change in ATM. It is achieved by sharing, maintaining
REGULATIONS
and using a unique end-to-end trajectory for the flight which is a balance between optimising flight and
network efficiencies. In the presentation Eurocontrol introduce and outline the concept which is still under
development and addresses the steps towards full implementation.
Henk Hof, Head of ICAO & Concepts Unit, Eurocontrol
09:30 - 10:00 ATM Developments Keynote Presentation:
REGULATIONS
An update on the SESAR programme, FANS requirements over the North Atlantic, and the FAAs NextGen ATM
programme.
INNOVATION
Ian Gilbert, Consultant, IG Avionics Consulting
10:00 - 10:30 Unlocking the Potential of ANS data
REGULATIONS
In this presentation NATS look at the current issues surrounding ANS data, the benefits that can be
progressed in the next 3 to 5 years including on day operating performance and passenger experience and
INNOVATION
how this approach can lead to a common source of data potentially leading to airline controlled full trajectory
management.
Jeannine Fernandes, Global Airline Account Manager (Commercial), NATS
10:30 - 11:15 REFRESHMENT BREAK & EXHIBITION DEMOS - EXHIBITION HALL – Sponsored by NAVBLUE
11:15 - 11:45 Flight Tracking & Data Streaming Keynote
CONNECTIVITY Connecting the dots - how to use existing onboard flight data systems and broadband satcom to enable
enhanced flight tracking and data streaming.
William Cecil, Director Business Development & Strategy, Teledyne Controls
11:45 - 12:15 Flight Tracking Keynote: Meeting the Challenge of Inflight Safety
The ICAO 15-minute mandate comes into effect in 2018 - and automation of tracking and alerting is crucial,
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as airlines cannot hope to monitor every stage of flight manually. With the number of passengers worldwide
set to double to 7 billion by 2034, the automation of flight tracking is more crucial than ever. With 80% of the
world’s airlines using their AIRCOM connectivity solutions, in this presentation SITAONAIR cover how their
technology is evolving to connect every resource, from pilot to ATC.
Paul Gibson, AIRCOM Portfolio Director, SITAONAIR
12:15 - 12:45 Airline Case Study - SWISS Electronic Technical Logbook (eTL / eLB)
SWISS International Airlines went live with its Electronic Technical Logbook (ETL/ELB) solution in January 2016
INNOVATION
with a flight on a Boeing 777 from Seattle to Zurich. The ELB consists of two Microsoft Surface 3 tablets - the
cockpit and cabin devices, plus connectivity solutions. After almost 1 year in operation, ETL system provider
CrossConsense outlines how the project is developing and the results and increases in efficiency SWISS has
seen. Some of the challenges faced by SWISS operating the solution are outlined and best practice advice to
other airlines looking to embark on the same project is provided.
Udo Stapf, CEO, CrossConsense
12:45 - 14:00 LUNCH BREAK & SOFTWARE DEMOS - EXHIBITION HALL
14:00 - 14:30 Airline Fuel Savings Case Study: Gaining Granularity - a Case Study in Fuel Optimization for GOL Airlines
In this session, GOL Airlines highlight how it brought together data, analytics, frontline tools and people to
FUEL
improve fuel efficiency. The airline will share the challenges it faced and the collaborative approach it took to
help deliver consistent savings.
Marcelo Vieira de Macedo, Ops Engineering Director, GOL Airlines
Ian Britchford, Director Fuel & Flight Analytics, Jeppesen14:30 - 15:00 Aviation BioFuels Keynote
FUEL
Despite not hitting the headlines in recent years, aviation biofuel and alternative fuel programs are progressing
in development. This presentation outlines the current ongoing programs, what bioFuels are being developed
along with recent test results and when can we expect to see airlines actually flying with alternative fuel.
Peter Hind, Managing Director, RDC Aviation
15:00 - 16:00 REFRESHMENT BREAK & SOFTAWARE DEMOS - EXHIBITION HALL – Sponsored by NAVBLUE
16:00 - 16:30 Latest Innovations - Pilot Controlled Towing Taxi
INNOVATION IAI provides an update on its TaxiBot aircraft taxiing solution, that allows taxiing without engines running
using a semi-robotic, pilot-controlled ground tug vehicle. Aircraft engines are started shortly before take-off
FUEL while allowing the required warm-up time. Pilots are in control after push back, using the steering tiller and
brake pedals of the aircraft. The Taxibot provides the same handling characteristics as if taxiing with engines
running, and no modification to the aircraft is required. It has recently been EASA and CAAI certified for the
Boeing 737 NG aircraft. The TaxiBot has been in use by Lufthansa in its commercial flights with passengers at
Frankfurt Airport since November 2014.
Eran Tamir, Business Development, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
16:30 - 17:00 Latest Innovations - Conformal Vortex Generator Fuel Efficiency Modification
Edge Aerodynamix provide us with an update on their Conformal Vortex Generator (CVG) made from
INNOVATION
elastomeric adhesive backed film. The film is applied to the leading edge slat on the wing and restructures the
FUEL flow of air over the wing, creating a highly stable layer of vortices that increase the amount of attached flow.
As a result, the CVG reduces the amount of drag the aircraft experiences leading to better aircraft performance,
significant fuel savings and reduction in carbon emissions. The presentation focuses on key tests on a B737
and the recently completed FAA certification - you will also learn about future developments such as tests
beginning on an A340-600.
Capt. Peter Ireland, Director Operations, Edge Aerodynamix Ltd.
17.00 CLOSE OF CONFERENCE
Testimonials
“It is becoming THE event of the year, very “In general the given presentations opened my
important for us to participate in for information mind to improve things the way we were
gathering and networking” doing them”
Deputy Director Flight Operations, IPAD & FSB Project Manager, Sky Airline
Danish Air Transport
“This is a very informative and professionally
“I will be attending this conference next year”
presented program with very relevant
Flight Operations Data Analysis Manager, Air Asia
discussion topic”
“Very informative and relevant to the challenges Operations, US Airways
faced by airlines today”
Aircraft Operations Support “Well organised, very relevant to today’s aviation
Systems Manager, easyJet needs. Presentations were well researched”
“Very noticeable maturity over the years. The Manager, Planning & Records, Kenya Airways
event has become a great market place with good
participation and turnout” “Excellent! Very useful information and case
Deputy Chief Pilot B777, Singapore Airlines studies to help with our big transformations.
Included issues very relevant to our job”
“The event was perfect. Providing information and Flight Operations Engineering Specialist, Emirates
updates for airlines on technology that is currently
being developed. Good job!”
“Very impressed by the variety of vendors, their
Operation Performance Analyst, Garuda Indonesia products and very high level of organization. The
“I was pleased to attend, the event gave me a great experience gained here is priceless”
idea of the future of Flight Operations”
VP Business Development, Jordan Aviation EFB Administrator, Rossiya Airlines
“Great. I hope to attend next year. Very useful for “Real world experiences by operators
my business” implementing the technology”
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