by Dana Knight, Product Director of SkedFlex Vertical In the world of drone operations, weather isn't just a casual topic for chit-chat. It's a critical factor that can mean the difference between an uneventful flight and a disastrous one. While many aviators are familiar with weather reports and forecasts, the...

By Dana Knight, Product Director The world of aviation and flight planning is much like Richard Scarry's fictional city. There are multiple characters involved, from pilots and air traffic controllers to dispatchers and administrators, each performing a unique role. But what if this busy town became too complicated? What if...

by Tom LaJoie Ensuring compliance with their operating regulations is a top priority for airlines and other transportation companies. Crew scheduling is an essential part of this process, with complex rules and regulations governing flight, duty, and rest limits for crew members. Crew scheduling software can play a critical role...

By Dana Knight Much of the airline flight planning software you see on the market is very capable.  The problem is that most systems have WAY MORE functionality than a lot of companies require to operate. Legacy systems were designed for huge airlines with big computer networks, big budgets for software consulting...

Airline scheduling and crew management software, at its best, goes almost unnoticed by passengers, pilots, dispatchers and administrators.  It hums along efficiently doing its job.   Like electricity or oxygen, we take it for granted until something goes wrong. But since December 20, 2022, “airline scheduling software” (a term usually...

If you ask an IT manager at a regional airline, there is never a really GOOD time to make a big change to major software systems.  A busy airline has so many moving parts that making any change can seem daunting.   But several market drivers indicate that sooner is...