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New release of NetLine/Load makes load planning even more flexible
Every 25 seconds, somewhere in the world an airline calculates a load sheet for a flight using NetLine/Load. Taking its advanced weight & balance solution to the next level, Lufthansa Systems has introduced a functionally and technically enhanced version of NetLine/Load. Airlines will benefit from the more flexible operation and new features of the solution. The fully-automated planning process streamlines their operations and saves time and cost. The new release of NetLine/Load enables airlines to calculate the best possible loading pattern in order to achieve an optimum center of gravity. With NetLine/Load, airlines can therefore cut their fuel consumption by up to 0.5 %. For a medium-sized network airline, this means fuel savings of up to 4,000 tons and cost reductions of up to 2.5 million euros per year – even more for larger airlines. Because of the simplified and clear user guidance of the new release time and costs for training can be reduced. New staff can start to work on their own much sooner. All this contributes to an airline’s bottom line. NetLine/Load is used by international airlines around the world. Customers include Lufthansa, Air Canada and Virgin Blue as well as cargo carriers Air China Cargo. During the past years, the customer base for the solution has steadily grown. NetLine/Load is part of the Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC) Platform from Lufthansa Systems. The IOCC Platform is the first integrated IT platform able to control and monitor all aspects of airline operations which are closely interlinked in practice, including schedule management, operations control, crew management, flight planning and weight & balance. Because of the synergies it generates the IOCC Platform offers airlines much greater economic benefits than standalone systems. As a key airline IT provider and a leading industry member, Lufthansa Systems is in close contact with its customers. This enables us to recognize the airlines’ requirements early and tailor our products to the market’s needs. The new NetLine/Load is just another example in a history of innovation.
New release of the financial analysis tool SiraxView
Better and faster decision-making with intelligent IT from Lufthansa SystemsMaking the right decisions quickly is essential in a fast moving and highly competitive environment such the airline industry. Lufthansa Systems has now further enhanced its Sirax AirFinance Platform by introducing new features for the SiraxView module. The analysis tool enables airlines to be aware of their financial position and adapt quickly to changing conditions to secure their success in the market. SiraxView gives airlines a prompt, precise overview of their revenues and cash flow and generates timely, accurate and valuable management reports. Furthermore, airline can quickly perform ad hoc queries, retrieve system usage statistics and productivity analyses. SiraxView also provides detailed evaluations of all existing sales units and code-share agreements with other airlines. The module’s near real-time, accurate reporting of sales and flight revenue figures enable airlines to closely monitor operations, optimize route and network structures - prerequisite for making the optimal decision as fast as possible. Cutting edge business intelligence software based on the latest SAP BI (Business Intelligence) technology combined with the comprehensive and accurate data from the Sirax Revenue Accounting system forms the basis for the intelligent reporting. SiraxView is constantly enhanced to provide a complete view about all financial figures. With the latest release the analysis tool leverages two more information sources: production control data and credit card data. By analyzing production control data, airlines can identify inefficient areas where e.g. process optimization or training is needed. In addition to this, it is possible to easily control service level agreements with suppliers. The information about the usage of credit cards displays detailed revenues per credit card institute, analyzes credit card fraud as well as customer complaints in connection with credit card usage. This gives reliable information to identify and exploit future market opportunities. SiraxView is part of the Sirax AirFinance Platform - the first integrated platform to support and optimize support and optimize all of an airline’s financial processes from revenue accounting to cost controlling. The accelerated pace of reporting achieved by the Business Intelligence solutions of the Sirax AirFinance Platform has already proved to be of major benefit to its customers.
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