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September 17, 2009
Avianova opts for FMS data from Lufthansa Systems
With the Russian low-cost carrier Avianova, Lufthansa Systems wins another new customer for its Flight Management System (FMS) database. Both companies recently signed a five-year contract to this effect. The airline's decision further strengthens Lufthansa Systems' position in the Russian market.
The FMS database contains all important route information including altitude and airport data for optimizing routes and supporting autopilots on board modern aircraft. The navigation data, which are based on global aeronautical information, are updated and organized monthly and can be customized to specific routes and for the use in any type of aircraft. Lufthansa Systems can thus meet the requirements and needs of airlines at all times. Key factors for the airlines decision were the good cooperation with the Lufthansa Systems' contacts as well as the IT-Providers first-rate aeronautical solutions.
Avianova is a new Russian low-cost airline and based at Vnukovo airport Moscow. The fleet consists of IAE V2500 powered Airbus A320 aircraft. Avianova now employs more than 100 employees.