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Dassault Offers Flight Data Monitoring for Falcon Operators
SAINT-CLOUD, France, February 14, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
New Program Improves Safety of Flight and Reduces Operational Costs
Dassault is now offering a Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service designed and tailored
specifically for Falcon operators. The system has been shown to improve safety of flight
and has become standard for commercial airlines.
Flight Data Monitoring is the collection and analysis of specific flight parameters
such as acceleration, velocity, G-forces, path, and other flight data with the purpose of
minimizing risk factors and improving operational performance.
"Flight data monitoring and analysis should be a major component of any flight
department's safety management system," said Jacques Chauvet, Senior Vice President,
Customer Service for Dassault Falcon. "The new FDM service is custom-built for Falcon
operators and demonstrates Dassault's clear commitment to safety and service, beyond
design and manufacturing," he added.
Operators will be able to identify events such as unstable approaches and deviations
from standard operating procedure, among other parameters. As part of a safety management
system, operators can then tailor training and apply corrective actions to help manage
risk. Analysis of flight data can also reduce maintenance costs. Further, the tool will
also help operators comply with regulatory requirements in Europe, which require a flight
data monitoring system.
FDM is available to all Falcon operators whose aircraft is equipped with a Quick
Access Recorder (QAR). Operators download data from the QAR using a laptop and upload it
to the dedicated website. Results can be available within minutes.
Dassault's preferred partners in the project, CAE Flightscape and RUAG, validate the
data and identify significant events that operators can use to further tailor training
programs and optimize flight operations. Participating Dassault Falcon operators may also
benchmark their flight operations against other operators in a secure and confidential
manner.
About Dassault Falcon
Dassault Falcon is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets
throughout the world. It is part of Dassault Aviation, a leading aerospace company with a
presence in over 70 countries across five continents. Dassault Aviation produces the
Rafale fighter jet as well as the complete line of Falcon business jets. The company has
assembly and production plants in both France and the United States and service facilities
on multiple continents. It employs a total workforce of over 12,000. Since the rollout of
the first Falcon 20 in 1963, over 2,100 Falcon jets have been delivered to 67 countries
worldwide. The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes the tri-jets-the
Falcon 900LX and the 7X-as well as the twin-engine Falcon 2000LX and the new 2000S.
Press Contacts
Dassault Aviation (Saint-Cloud, France)
Vadim Feldzer Tel. +33-1-47-11-44-13
Marie-Alexandrine Munoz Tel. +33-1-47-11-64-23
Dassault Falcon (Teterboro Airport, USA)
Ralph Aceti Tel. +1-201-541-45-85
Andrew Ponzoni Tel. +1-201-541-45-88
Photos
Hi Res Photos at: http://www.falconphotogallery.com (USER ID: dassault - PASSWORD:
falcon)
Source: Dassault Falcon
Dassault Offers Flight Data Monitoring for Falcon Operators
SAINT-CLOUD, France, February 14, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
New Program Improves Safety of Flight and Reduces Operational Costs
Dassault is now offering a Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service designed and tailored
specifically for Falcon operators. The system has been shown to improve safety of flight
and has become standard for commercial airlines.
Flight Data Monitoring is the collection and analysis of specific flight parameters
such as acceleration, velocity, G-forces, path, and other flight data with the purpose of
minimizing risk factors and improving operational performance.
"Flight data monitoring and analysis should be a major component of any flight
department's safety management system," said Jacques Chauvet, Senior Vice President,
Customer Service for Dassault Falcon. "The new FDM service is custom-built for Falcon
operators and demonstrates Dassault's clear commitment to safety and service, beyond
design and manufacturing," he added.
Operators will be able to identify events such as unstable approaches and deviations
from standard operating procedure, among other parameters. As part of a safety management
system, operators can then tailor training and apply corrective actions to help manage
risk. Analysis of flight data can also reduce maintenance costs. Further, the tool will
also help operators comply with regulatory requirements in Europe, which require a flight
data monitoring system.
FDM is available to all Falcon operators whose aircraft is equipped with a Quick
Access Recorder (QAR). Operators download data from the QAR using a laptop and upload it
to the dedicated website. Results can be available within minutes.
Dassault's preferred partners in the project, CAE Flightscape and RUAG, validate the
data and identify significant events that operators can use to further tailor training
programs and optimize flight operations. Participating Dassault Falcon operators may also
benchmark their flight operations against other operators in a secure and confidential
manner.
About Dassault Falcon
Dassault Falcon is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets
throughout the world. It is part of Dassault Aviation, a leading aerospace company with a
presence in over 70 countries across five continents. Dassault Aviation produces the
Rafale fighter jet as well as the complete line of Falcon business jets. The company has
assembly and production plants in both France and the United States and service facilities
on multiple continents. It employs a total workforce of over 12,000. Since the rollout of
the first Falcon 20 in 1963, over 2,100 Falcon jets have been delivered to 67 countries
worldwide. The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes the tri-jets-the
Falcon 900LX and the 7X-as well as the twin-engine Falcon 2000LX and the new 2000S.
Press Contacts
Dassault Aviation (Saint-Cloud, France)
Vadim Feldzer Tel. +33-1-47-11-44-13
Marie-Alexandrine Munoz Tel. +33-1-47-11-64-23
Dassault Falcon (Teterboro Airport, USA)
Ralph Aceti Tel. +1-201-541-45-85
Andrew Ponzoni Tel. +1-201-541-45-88
Photos
Hi Res Photos at: http://www.falconphotogallery.com (USER ID: dassault - PASSWORD:
falcon)
Source: Dassault Falcon