Jade Cargo International takes Lufthansa Systems' navigation charts on board
Kelsterbach, April 27, 2010
Jade Cargo International takes Lufthansa Systems’ navigation charts on board
Clear structure facilitates pilots’ work
The Chinese airline Jade Cargo International has signed a contract to equip its cockpit crews with Lufthansa Systems’ Lido/RouteManual. By implementing the user-friendly navigation charts until summer 2010 the Shenzhen-based airline will join the growing group of airlines around the world profiting from the advantages of Lufthansa Systems’ aeronautical solutions. The electronic version of the charts, Lido/eRouteManual, will be introduced at a later point in time.
In 2006 Jade Cargo International already opted for Lido/FMS, the Lufthansa Systems navigation database service for Flight Management Systems (FMS). Lido RouteManual charts are generated directly from the same database which contains worldwide geographical and aeronautical data. The charts include graphical representations of take-off and landing procedures as well as true-to-scale geographic information such as colour-coded terrain features and rivers.
“We are impressed by the superior quality of the solution Lufthansa Systems has offered, which has been confirmed by recommendations from other airlines already using Lido RouteManual”, said Kay Kratky, Chief Executive Officer of Jade Cargo International. “Our pilots gave the very clear and easy-to-read design of the charts a high mark. The clear structure of the charts and the focus on the essential information improves situational awareness especially at times of high workload in the cockpit.”
“We are proud that Jade Cargo International has decided to expand our successful cooperation, which helps us to further grow our business in the region”, said Norbert Müller, Senior Vice President Sales Asia/Pacific at Lufthansa Systems. “Our focus is on developing innovative products which reduce our customers’ costs while increasing their ability to adapt faster than their competition to market change.”
As for many other carriers the introduction of Lido/RouteManual is an important step towards the paperless cockpit. The identical setup and structure of the charts makes it easier for airlines to subsequently migrate to the electronic Lido/eRouteManual solution. It will allow for further optimization of cockpit processes and significantly lower costs associated with providing pilots with the most recent information for every flight.
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