< PreviousJuly 2019 · AVIATION BUSINESS AVIATION PARTNERS TECHNOLOGY 40 www.aviationbusinessme.com Michelin and Safran Landing Systems have announced the successful fl ight test of the fi rst connected aircraft tire, PresSense, on the sidelines of the ongoing Paris Air Show. The test was successfully completed with a Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000S on 13 June at the Istres air base in southern France. Designed to enhance maintenance op- erations for airlines, PresSense is a wireless solution that utilises an electronic sensor to observe the pressure of aircraft tyres in real-time. As the data is transmitted wire- lessly, it saves time for technicians who no longer have to conduct a manual check on the tyre. The data is easily accessible via a web interface. “This partnership brings together two world leaders from different markets, namely tyres and aircraft systems. Our two companies share the same values and the same passion for innovation,” said Jean-Paul Alary, CEO of Safran Landing Systems. “With this programme, we wanted to pool our talents and skills to accelerate Michelin and Safran complete successful test of connected tyre PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE Announced during the ongoing Paris Air Show, the tyre was tested on a Dassault Falcon 2000S the development and time to market of an innovative digital solution that delivers exceptional value to our customers.” The initial ground tests of the solu- tion were successfully completed back in January 2019. Following the recent tests, the next step will focus on analysing the solution’s performance with fl ight tests on different aircraft. The project is expected to carry on well into early-2020. “Tyres are a major factor in aircraft safety during takeoffs and landing. With PresSense, we can guarantee the right pressure with shorter measurements times, under any circumstances and at any airport or in different theatres of operation, for civil or military applications,” said Frank Moreau, SVP, Aircraft Business Line at Michelin. “The continuous improvement of safety is a critical part of Michelin’s approach to sustainable mobility. The fi rst fl ight of a connected tyre is a milestone in our his- tory, and we are proud to have shared this moment with our partner, Safran.” The next step will focus on analysing the solution’s performance with fl ight tests on diff erent aircraft. The Midfi eld Terminal Building (MTB), Abu Dhabi’s new international airport, will become the fi rst airport terminal in the region with 5G connectivity when it opens, delivered by Etisalat. The deployment is based on C-Band, a 5G digital indoor technology delivering gigabit per second download speeds. “We value our customers fi rst and foremost, and access to fast cellular ser- vice is a crucial factor that makes a big difference for travellers from around the world. Technology is at the heart of our digital transformation strategy and providing our customers with enhanced connectively services at the Midfi eld Terminal Building is in line with our vision of becoming the world’s leading air- ports group,” said Bryan Thompson, chief executive offi cer of Abu Dhabi Airports. The introduction of Etisalat’s 5G digi- tal indoor active systems at the MTB will bring new business opportunities for B2C segments as they can use location- based capabilities of the 5G indoor digital system to share information and updates on their products and services. Etisalat is expanding its 5G footprint in the country with the installation of 1000 mobile sites underway by end of 2019. This will avail brand new use cases such as smart machine control, smart security, 4K uninterrupted videos, holo- grams, AR/VR and online interactive cloud gaming. Midfi eld Terminal to off er 5G network The terminal will reportedly be the fi rst in region to off er 5G network connectivity Microsoft’s Flight Simulator series returns The popular video game was announced during the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)41 July 2019 · AVIATION BUSINESS AVIATION PARTNERS TECHNOLOGY www.aviationbusinessme.com Dubai moves to open drone park The proposed park will be located within the Dubai Cricket Stadium SITA’s technologies cover various services at the airport centred on passenger check-in to baggage drop-off . Melbourne Airport has announced the extension of its ongoing contract with SITA, who delivers a wide range of tech- nology solutions aimed at enhancing the overall passenger experience at the airport. A key component in the airport ’s ef forts to streamline operations to meet traffi c expectations of 70 million passengers annually by 2038, SITA’s technologies cover various services at the airport centred on passenger check-in to baggage drop -off in the International Terminal. “Technology plays an increasingly im- portant role in the operation of an airport, particularly as we strive to streamline the Melbourne Airport opts to extend digital technologies contract with SITA SMART AIRPORT The aviation technology fi rm will continue to deliver its passenger-friendly solutions to the airport’s international terminal passenger journey through the airports and make the processing experience as unobtrusive as possible,” said Luke Halliday, CIO, Melbourne Airport. “We needed a partner that could join us in delivering against that vision and provide the best solutions to meet our changing needs as we expand. By extend- ing our partnership with SITA we got exactly that. Our teams work well together and SITA’s expertise and dedication make it the ideal transformation partner. “The fl exible hybrid solution designed and being delivered by SITA will boost capacity while maintaining a customer- centric approach and contributing to our overall success.” Based on SITA’s AirportConnect Open platform, the technology is expected to be rolled out at other terminals and will culminate in more than 400 passenger touchpoints. This will include mobile and standard check-in desks, gate boarding, self-service check-in kiosks, hybrid and standard self-bag drops. “Melbourne Airport’s expansion and development is focused on delivering a unique experience for travellers while maximizing the use of its infrastructure. Our teams have an excellent synergy which has enabled us to understand the airport’s challenges as it expands,” said Sumesh Patel, SITA President, Asia Pacifi c.42 www.aviationbusinessme.com DEPARTURE LOUNGE July 2019 · AVIATION BUSINESS Every year, 25 million bags are lost or mishandled worldwide with budget travel and a growth in trav- ellers putting pressure on airline infrastructure. . In Europe, the risk of lost luggage is even most prevalent as 7.3 bags were lost per 1000 passengers, compared with 2.85 in North America and 1.8 in Asia. As people look to travel more and visit des- tinations further from homer, airports and airlines alike must act swiftly to lessen the risk of baggage loss, ultimately enhancing their customers’ overall experience. Although travellers have taken ad- vantage of this new way to travel and are capitalising on the new destinations it opens, lost baggage is a frustrating prospect for travellers and bad business for airlines and airports, especially the smaller ones. For many smaller, remote destinations the infrastructure in place to manage such increasing demand in travellers and luggage is basic. Such large quantities of lost luggage can only mean one thing - negative travel experiences. To lessen the risk of bag- gage loss and ultimately enhance travel- ler’s overall experiences, airlines and airports are looking for solutions to end the lost luggage lunacy. There are several factors that impact lost luggage including budget cuts, ever increasing passenger footfall and pas- sengers travelling with multiple bags on transfer fl ights. Forty-six percent of mis- placed bags were lost during fl ight con- nections last year. If that weren’t enough, suitcases falling from airport delivery vehicles and going unreported, baggage remaining on the aircraft and unidentifi - able lost luggage compound the issue. In an attempt to curb lost luggage, the IATA mandated a four-tracking point regulation where every checked piece of luggage have to be recorded There are four mandatory tracking points at which every checked piece of luggage has to be recorded; this begins at check-in, when the passengers hand over their bags to the airlines, marking the beginning of their journey. Here, a unique 10-digit tag number is applied. Following this, bags are once again recorded at the loading stage, when the bag is delivered onto the aircraft; transfer, when custody of the bags changes between carriers; and fi nally, at arrival, when passengers receive their bags at ar- rivals. At smaller, more remote airports, managing this process was problematic and far from automated digitally. At bigger airports, such checks are easier to enforce (of course, not always perfectly) but, smaller airports, those in more remote areas with smaller infra- structures struggle woefully. All is not lost. More affordable and purpose-built technology is coming to the rescue and is becoming even easier to roll out. Fourteen Greek Islands for instance had diffi culty in managing the increase in tourist footfall whilst still complying with the IATA regulation. To boost effi ciency and improve customer experience, Zebra Technologies worked with its partner Phi Data to automate baggage tracking in 14 Greek airports. By arming workers with enterprise mobile devices connected to an overarching network, bags can be scanned and identifi ed much faster whilst also still being recorded accurately. This increases worker effi ciency and ultimate- ly leads to fewer mistakes. All scans link to a central database, giving both workers and passengers increased visibility over every item of luggage checked into the hold at every stage. Whilst arming staff with mobile devices and continuing to digitise the whole travel infrastructure is a great start, airlines and airports must be open to harnessing new technology in order to continue to adapt and modernise. Meanwhile, open-source-style commu- nication between airlines and airports is paramount to effi ciency and safety. In order to continue to adapt and modernise them must next look at in- tegrating AI with the mobile scanners, computers and central terminal or airline database so that they can start to predict patterns and react quicker to environ- mental and human factors. Not only that but they must usher in an open-source- style of communication so that they can all work together to provide consum- ers with the best possible experience, increasing visibility and therefore the security of luggage. It doesn’t stop there. If AI and open communication are combined with mobile- equipped employees and also case tagging as well as autonomous delivery vehicles, travellers would fi nd their bags moved into a carousel by a friendly airport employee, transferred to an autonomous delivery vehicle (which delivers when the fl ight is scheduled to, delay or not) and offl oaded along with a notifi cation to a mobile phone to notify safe arrival. With mobile solutions already in place improving baggage handling and exciting prospects for the future on the horizon, travellers should be open-minded about their next holiday and not worry about whether their bags will arrive but wheth- er they’ve packed everything they need. 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