(12/04/24) EL AL is to implement Lufthansa Systems’
operations control system NetLine/Ops ++.
The airline has also chosen five
add-on modules that will help it to optimise maintenance planning,
monitor crew rotations and visualise passenger connections.
EL AL is currently in the process of upgrading its operations control center
(OCC), and chose to exchange legacy systems for NetLine/Ops ++ running on Lufthansa Systems’ Global Aviation
Cloud.
The airline already uses a number of other solutions from Lufthansa Systems,
including Lido Flight 4D
and NetLine/Crew.
EL AL Boeing 787-8 reg: 4X-ERA. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com
“We are happy to strengthen our
partnership with Lufthansa Systems,” said Alon Lavi, Director OCC
at EL AL. “The positive experience with
the other solutions we have already used for many years convinced
us to choose their next-generation operations control system. We
believe Lufthansa Systems’ NetLine/Ops ++ will significantly
enhance our new operations control center.”
NetLine/Ops
++ will allow EL AL to optimize the daily utilization of aircraft, increase user productivity, and improve
service when there are deviations from regular schedule.
By collecting and evaluating a wide range of data, such as
critical weather conditions or technical aircraft limitations, NetLine/Ops ++ will alert
EL AL about potentially critical
situations so the carrier can quickly initiate measures to prevent and
resolve disruptions.
“We have been cooperating with EL AL
for 18 years. Their trust in our solutions is a testament to their
high quality and reliability. As the operations control system is
the key application for every airline operation, we are pleased to
enable EL AL with the most comprehensive one on the market”, added
Marco Cesa, Senior Vice President Regional Management EMEA at
Lufthansa Systems.
EL AL chose the following five add-on modules:
NetLine/Ops ++ MaintenanceControl will
support EL AL in maintenance planning and control functions. By
collecting aircraft flight hours and cycles as well as validating
the schedule against a configurable maintenance rule set, NetLine/Ops
++ MaintenanceControl will enable full compliance and optimized
check utilization for EL AL.
NetLine/Ops ++ OpsLink, the integrated
intranet solution for real-time access to
operational data, delivers schedule and actual movement times to
any desktop with minimal deployment costs. This allows EL AL to
reduce costs for communication, hardware investment, and
maintenance.
NetLine/Ops ++ Compact will provide EL AL with
operations information about flight schedules, passengers, and
crew members. The web browser-based “read-only” Gantt chart allows
full or, if needed, restricted visibility on NetLine/Ops ++ to
interested parties not working with the NetLine/Ops ++ PowerClient.
With NetLine/ Ops ++ CrewConnex EL AL will be able to monitor aircraft
and crew rotations by visualizing incoming and outgoing crew
connections at the click on a leg. The duty-start and duty-end of
each crew member of the leg and all legs of the duty in between
are connected by lines. The color-coding of the lines will give EL
AL an additional overview of whether the crew members are from the
cockpit, cabin, or deadhead.
NetLine/Ops ++ PaxConnex will
allow EL AL to visualize the incoming and outgoing passenger
connection flow, so-called PAX connections. Different colors
and mouse-over information indicate the type of passenger and
their critical connections regarding the Minimum Connection Time (MCT). Pax Misconnex alerts indicate all critical passenger
connections and enable the operations control center to take
action.
“This partnership
underscores our commitment to leveraging advanced technology to
enhance our operational capabilities,” said Dan Yogev
Kaznelson, Head of Ops’ IT system at EL AL. “By transitioning to NetLine/Ops
++ and integrating it with our existing systems, we are poised to
achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and flexibility in
managing our operations. This move not only demonstrates our
dedication to innovation but also positions EL AL at the forefront
of technology adoption in the aviation industry.”
Founded in November 1948, EL AL operated its first scheduled
flight in 1949. Today, EL AL serves 52 international destinations
in 33 countries.
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