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Peter Shaw-Smith

UAS International Trip Support is introducing two new additions to the FlightEvolution flight planning and weather software this week,&nbsp;that it launched in November 2016. At the same time, the company is expanding its services for the Asia Pacific region following the sale of a stake to Chinese business aviation services group Deer Jet last year.


The new UAS LinkEvolution software interfaces with an aircraft’s existing satellite communications systems and provides a user-friendly way to send messages (including navigation datalinks), uplink flight plans, review weather and synchronize aircraft health data. UAS is offering fixed -price unlimited datalink service through the new program, which also offers one-number and fleet dialling solutions, as well as data compression and acceleration.


Also new is the TMSevolution trip management system, which UAS says gives users real-time access to information relating to trip support requests. The free web- and mobile-based application provides notifications and updates on all aspects of requests made through UAS. This might include flight permit updates, flight status, fuel and handling request confirmation, and third -party contact information.


“2016 was a successful year for UAS, and saw us solidify dominance in many of the areas we’ve been investing heavily in,” founder and executive president Mohammed Husary told AIN. “On the flight -support side, we’re focused on leveraging our global infrastructure and delivering customized solutions to our clients. The historic milestone of our partnership with Deer Jet in November saw our companies develop an interconnected mission to unlock growth opportunities through exploring key issues facing clients and creating integrated industry solutions that answer their specific needs.”


For UAS, part of the attraction of its alliance with Deer Jet, which claims to be China’s largest operator of business aircraft, is the opportunity to expand its share of Asia’s growing market for flight -support services. The Dubai-based group continues to see subdued growth in the Middle East and North African markets and so is eager to pursue business in regions such as China and North America. That said, Husary did report that Middle East activity had been relatively high in March and April.


“Our China regional office and Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong are experiencing huge demand to provide customized flight solutions in the area. There is massive demand for top-quality flight support in this area, and we are well placed to deliver,” he said, pointing to IATA forecasts that Asia will eventually challenge North America for dominance in air transport markets.


“Business is booming In India, and we’re noticing increasing demand for the highest levels of quality and service provision on the ground,” Husary added. “Within India, there are more than 50 operational airports that UAS station managers cover, ensuring the provision of a hassle-free service with a meticulous attention to every flight-related detail. Our African station manager network—spread across 13 countries—is also in high demand.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;


Dubai Partnership


A tie-up between UAS and DC Aviation Al Futtaim (DCAF) at Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport at the Dubai World Central (DWC) site also has been successful, according to Husary. “Our clients use their excellent FBO facilities at DWC, and this has included looking after the Deer Jet Boeing 787. We also support their aircraft management services with comprehensive operational trip services, that meet the expectations of both DCAF and the important clients and passengers they support,” he said.


For UAS, the launch of the FlightEvolution platform marked a significant departure that will see the trip -support specialist expand its horizons as a technology company. Husary said that operators have responded positively to the product.


“We see UAS firmly positioning itself as a leader in aviation technology solutions, and we will focus on expanding our offerings throughout this year and beyond. 2017 will undoubtedly be the defining year of the UAS Evolution technology suite as we launch more cutting-edge solutions throughout the year,” he told AIN. “We’ve also haved orders based on the tool’s flexibility. This is down to the built-in optimization that allows flight departments to run multiple flight plan options to see which will yield the most optimized route. This in turns allows us to calculate fuel burns and flight times for easy comparisons and to compute the best performance-based plan possible.”

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