April 28, 2004

Airlines will soon be able to benefit from electronically generated route maps. Airbus and Lufthansa Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on April 28th, 2004 that intends to install electronic route manuals with dynamically generated charts on all Airbus models. This agreement underscores Lufthansa Systems' role as a global innovator in the field of electronic charts.

The electronic Route Manual (eRMÒ) signifies a new generation of navigation support solutions. "We are proud to be a global pioneer with the electronic route manual and to be the first in the position to offer an integrated flight support services portfolio. The migration to electronic charts offers great cost saving potential for airlines," says Dr. Peter Franke, Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Systems Group GmbH.

The eRMÒ solution electronically generates the charts directly from an aeronautical database which contains geographical and aeronautical information from all over the world. Route charts are created automatically from defined route data, displaying route and current position in the relevant chart section.

eRMÒ will be rolled out throughout the Airbus fleet gradually, with initial installations being planned early 2005. It will also be integrated in the Onboard Information System (OIS) of the Airbus A380 model and tested as early as 2005.

"We were impressed by the innovative technology of eRMÒ and its comprehensive functionalities and carefully designed details. In Lufthansa Systems, we have found a leading partner for our integrated on-board solution, establishing paperless cockpits throughout our aircraft fleet," explains Patrick Gavin, Airbus Executive Vice President Customer Services.

Anmerkung für die Redaktion:

Lufthansa Systems is one of the leading IT service providers for the airline and aviation industries worldwide. As systems integrator, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group covers the entire range of IT services, including consulting, development, implementation and operation. Lufthansa Systems provides its IT infrastructure and operations services to a variety of industries. Headquartered in Kelsterbach near Frankfurt/Main, Germany, the company has branches in Germany and 13 countries and employs about 4,400 people worldwide. In business year 2003, Lufthansa Systems recorded sales of EUR 610.7 million.