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Falcon Aviation Signs-Up for
FBO One Online Operational
Management Tool
Dubai based Falcon Aviation has signed
up for FBO One, an online operational
management tool from Amsterdam
Software
Saab and UAE Sign AEW&C Support Upgrade The new system will support Falcon
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently product’s entire life cycle, during which we Aviation’s processes and enhance logistics
signed a support agreement with Saab are able to guarantee availability for the efficiency across all its front and back
for its Saab 340 Erieye AEW&C airborne customer,” says Jonas Hjelm, head of Saab office departments.
surveillance systems. The order is valued at business area Support and Services. Saab FBO One is the international standard
approx. SEK 160 million and the agreement will provide maintenance and support for aircraft ground handling and fuel sales
will last till 2018. “The agreement is a services for the UAE’s Saab 340 aircraft and processes over 25.000 flights per
confirmation of our ability to deliver a fitted with the advanced Erieye radar system, month. FBO One manages, enhances and
comprehensive support solution over the along with associated ground equipment. visualises all workflows, from creating and
confirming an order to handling, payment,
invoicing and booking.
year maintenance contract. “We are proud It is also officially supported by and
to continue our support of the USAF’s fleet integrated with NetJets, as well as CFMU
of C-130H aircraft,” said Terry Hastman, / Eurocontrol and FlightAware, so changes
Vice President & General Manager for in flight data are accurate and up to date.
StandardAero. “To be entrusted with It also ensures that handling requests are
continuing to supply world-class Engine automatically updated.
MRO services is a responsibility we Falcon Aviation operates out of a
take very seriously.” StandardAero will new FBO facility located at Al Maktoum
assume the role of prime contractor under International Airport, Dubai.
StandardAero Receives USAF T56 the bridge contract and has also been
Engine Maintenance Contract undertaking maintenance on the USAF
StandardAero has been awarded a U.S. fleet of engines since 1999. StandardAero
Air Force (USAF) contract to undertake will be the sole T56 engine depot for the
Rolls-Royce T56 engine module and engine USAF and Navy in 2017. The USAF in
maintenance for a period of one year. The March 2016 had also awarded a contract
one-year contract is an important one for T56 engine upgrades, known as the
as it is a “bridge” contract that will allow model 3.5 upgrade. The upgrades will
sustainment of USFA T56 overhauls, result in improved fuel efficiency, reduced
while the USAF prepares for a future maintenance costs, increased reliability
commercial competition for a larger multi- and enhanced performance.

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