IBS signs deal with Oman Air for flight operations systems

IBS will go ahead with an aggressive implementation to support Oman Air's rapid growth plan

AvientCrew, a sophisticated crew management system and a part of the Velocity product suite, is an integrated solution that will enhance decision support capability to support the entire crew management needs of Oman Air.

The system will assist in automatically generating cost-effective rosters that comply with governmental and regulatory requirements, airport restrictions, crew training, licensing and airline-specific requirements, as well as efficiently manage crew changes and disruptions on the day of operation.

The other product that forms part of Velocity, AvientFleet will enable Oman Air to plan aircraft schedules and maintenance, continuously monitor all flight movements, ensure improved on-time performance for its fleet, and provide touch points to identify and alert controllers to help minimize disruptions to the operating schedule.

AvientCrew and AvientFleet, will together create a collaborative framework for the airline to speed up delivery and ensure efficient decision making processes.

Habib Bhacker Habib, Head of Information Computing in Oman Air said, "The investment programme agreed with IBS, which is one of the few information technology (IT) product companies in India, and a leading one in the world serving the travel, transportation and logistics (TTL) industry meets our needs. The move follows the creation of a new corporate identity for the national carrier of Oman, as it transforms itself into a world-class competitor. Our airline is growing fast, and there was a pressing need for upgrading systems to keep up with software solutions provider to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics industry. IBS was preferred by Oman Air since all of its products in its lines of business have been fully accepted by the industry. IBS Software is indeed a leading provider of IT solutions to the global Travel, Transportation and Logistics industries, and we are delighted to associate with them."

According to Mr. V. K. Mathews, Chairman & CEO, IBS Group, "We see this deal as the beginning of an important partnership that will enable us to help Oman Air directly address their rapid expansion plans. Integration of crew and fleet operations will not only help build efficiency, but also reduce disruption costs. We, at IBS, have always sought to address the operational and planning needs of airlines, helping them respond to the rapidly evolving global aviation market with optimal safety and efficiency, whilst retaining a competitive business edge."