Partners With CHC Helicopter On iPad Software
Appareo Systems says it has undertaken a significant software
development project with CHC Helicopter, providing the
world’s largest helicopter services company with an
innovative and robust electronic flight bag (EFB) application. The
CHC EFB software will run on the Apple iPad, continuing CHC’s
commitment to leveraging advanced technology to achieve a
completely paperless cockpit environment. CHC is deploying more
than 500 iPads globally to be used for various flight-related
activities including crew training and flight operations.
Implemented across its fleet, the EFB will serve as a vehicle
for standardizing CHC’s flying operations at bases around the
world. This increased efficiency will pay dividends in the form of
shortened accounts receivable cycles, more complete information for
crew scheduling and maintenance activities, and the elimination of
in-flight paperwork duties. The CHC EFB will also provide flight
crews with powerful tools for routing, fuel planning and weight and
balance calculations.
“CHC holds safety in the highest regard, and we view
partnering with Appareo as yet another way to standardize our
safety procedures in the day to day operation of our
aircraft,” said Paul King, CHC’s CIO. “Our
business is increasingly driven by data so introducing the CHC EFB
is a natural step forward for us to improve and streamline our
operation. By automating the flow of information in and out of our
aircraft, the logistics of flight planning, in-flight operations,
accurate customer billing, and planning maintenance activities are
greatly simplified – something that’s of great value in
today’s competitive marketplace.”
The development of the CHC EFB is currently underway and is
scheduled to be completed fall 2012. Capitalizing on
Appareo’s experience in mobile computing and custom software
development for aviation, the CHC EFB will be deeply integrated
with CHC’s administrative, maintenance and financial
management processes.
“Although Appareo is known primarily for our flight data
monitoring solutions, the CHC EFB project taps into our
considerable software development expertise, leveraging our
experience in mobile development and cloud computing,” said
Barry Batcheller, president and CEO of Appareo. “We have been
fortunate to work with a number of world-class organizations in the
past, and we’re honored to be partnered with CHC. We look
forward to delivering a truly exceptional product.”
CHC Helicopter is the world's largest helicopter services
company specializing in transport to offshore oil and gas
platforms, civilian search-and-rescue, and helicopter maintenance,
repair and overhaul. The company is headquartered in Vancouver,
BC.
Appareo Systems, LLC describes itself as a recognized leader in
the custom development and manufacture of low-cost innovative
avionic solutions for original equipment manufacturers. The company
is based in Fargo, ND.
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