Date: Jan 23, 2015 Author: Albert Peterlin Source: PR Newswire (
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HONOLULU, Jan. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Honolulu-based WxOps® announced today the signing of a contract with Hawaiian Airlines to provide software for the exchange of enhanced operational data to and from its widebody aircraft. The data sent every few minutes includes position reporting, telemetry, aircraft-reported meteorological data, fuel status, aircraft systems data and more. Flight crews and dispatchers will have the ability to display graphical operational information both on the ground and in the air. WxOps' proprietary software operates on tablets mounted in the cockpit connected to an aircraft server and IP satellite transceiver. The Always-On transceiver communicates with the Inmarsat satellite constellation for worldwide IP connectivity.
WxOps Chief Operating Officer Albert Peterlin states: "Our OpsTablet™ technology represents the next leap in aircraft data delivery and software technology. We are excited about our continuing relationship and are proud to be part of the Hawaiian Airlines team."
"For dispatchers and pilots, the results are expected to lead to more economical and accurate flight monitoring and turbulence avoidance. This also makes it more comfortable for our passengers," says Daniel C. Smith, manager of systems engineering for Hawaiian Airlines. "The routine transmission of aircraft data using the less expensive IP protocols of the Inmarsat Swift BroadBand service will contribute to more proactive maintenance and reduce costs. The day-to-day productive use of data is the reason for the effort. The aircraft tracking aspect is an additional bonus."
The airline's B717 inter-island fleet will initially rely on cellular data connections to OpsTablet™ before the takeoff roll and rely on traditional ACARS while in the air. First installations on all fleets will begin in the second quarter of Q2 2015.
About Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 10 years (2004-2013) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Zagat have all ranked Hawaiian the highest of all domestic airlines serving Hawai'i. Now in its 85th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai'i's biggest and longest-serving airline, as well as the largest provider of passenger air service from its primary visitor markets on the U.S. mainland. Hawaiian offers non-stop service to Hawai'i from more U.S. gateway cities (11) than any other airline, along with service from Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. Hawaiian also provides approximately 160 jet flights daily between the Hawaiian Islands, with a total of more than 200 daily flights system-wide. Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow updates on Twitter about Hawaiian (@HawaiianAir) and its special fare offers (@HawaiianFares), and become a fan on its Facebook page.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,600 staff in more than 60 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and centres of commerce on every continent.
About WxOps Inc.
WxOps® Inc. specializes in transportation logistics, aviation services and aircraft tracking software using state of the art Geospatial databases and tools. WxOps with its OpsTablet™ technology and other patented software assists transportation companies in increasing safety while lowering fuel costs and carbon footprint. Formed in 2010, WxOps executives include former NASA, NWS and Airline managers with over 100 years combined experience. Follow us on WxOps.com,Twitter and LinkedIn.com
