May 16, 2006
FMS database from Lufthansa Systems continues to dominate market in Europe
During the first few months of the year, Lufthansa Systems’ FMS database has attracted six new customers across Europe. Eurofly, Krasair, Air Via Bulgarian Airways, StarXL German Airlines, Air Bashkortostan and African Safari Airways join over 150 airlines worldwide that currently benefit from Lufthansa Systems’ comprehensive navigation data for cockpit systems.

The FMS database contains all important route information including altitude and airport information to optimize the flight route and guide the autopilot on board of modern planes. The content, which consists of worldwide aeronautical data, is adjusted monthly to the planned operating area of the aircraft. A complete aeronautical coverage consisting of all elements needed in aviation today has been included in the FMS database, covering, but not limited to, airport information, airways, terminal and enroute waypoints, navaids, holding and approach procedures.