EL AL to Implement NetLine/Ops ++

Dark/Light Mode (12/04/24)  EL AL is to implement Lufthansa Systems’ operations control system NetLine/Ops ++.

The airline has also chosen five add-on modules that will help it to optimise maintenance planning, monitor crew rotations and visualise passenger connections.

EL AL is currently in the process of upgrading its operations control center (OCC), and chose to exchange legacy systems for NetLine/Ops ++ running on Lufthansa Systems’ Global Aviation Cloud.

The airline already uses a number of other solutions from Lufthansa Systems, including Lido Flight 4D and NetLine/Crew.

EL AL Boeing 787-8 reg: 4X-ERA. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

“We are happy to strengthen our partnership with Lufthansa Systems,” said Alon Lavi, Director OCC at EL AL. “The positive experience with the other solutions we have already used for many years convinced us to choose their next-generation operations control system. We believe Lufthansa Systems’ NetLine/Ops ++ will significantly enhance our new operations control center.”

NetLine/Ops ++ will allow EL AL to optimize the daily utilization of aircraft, increase user productivity, and improve service when there are deviations from regular schedule.

By collecting and evaluating a wide range of data, such as critical weather conditions or technical aircraft limitations, NetLine/Ops ++ will alert EL AL about potentially critical situations so the carrier can quickly initiate measures to prevent and resolve disruptions.

“We have been cooperating with EL AL for 18 years. Their trust in our solutions is a testament to their high quality and reliability. As the operations control system is the key application for every airline operation, we are pleased to enable EL AL with the most comprehensive one on the market”, added Marco Cesa, Senior Vice President Regional Management EMEA at Lufthansa Systems.

EL AL chose the following five add-on modules:

NetLine/Ops ++ MaintenanceControl will support EL AL in maintenance planning and control functions. By collecting aircraft flight hours and cycles as well as validating the schedule against a configurable maintenance rule set, NetLine/Ops ++ MaintenanceControl will enable full compliance and optimized check utilization for EL AL.

NetLine/Ops ++ OpsLink, the integrated intranet solution for real-time access to operational data, delivers schedule and actual movement times to any desktop with minimal deployment costs. This allows EL AL to reduce costs for communication, hardware investment, and maintenance.

NetLine/Ops ++ Compact will provide EL AL with operations information about flight schedules, passengers, and crew members. The web browser-based “read-only” Gantt chart allows full or, if needed, restricted visibility on NetLine/Ops ++ to interested parties not working with the NetLine/Ops ++ PowerClient.

With NetLine/ Ops ++ CrewConnex EL AL will be able to monitor aircraft and crew rotations by visualizing incoming and outgoing crew connections at the click on a leg. The duty-start and duty-end of each crew member of the leg and all legs of the duty in between are connected by lines. The color-coding of the lines will give EL AL an additional overview of whether the crew members are from the cockpit, cabin, or deadhead.

NetLine/Ops ++ PaxConnex will allow EL AL to visualize the incoming and outgoing passenger connection flow, so-called PAX connections. Different colors and mouse-over information indicate the type of passenger and their critical connections regarding the Minimum Connection Time (MCT). Pax Misconnex alerts indicate all critical passenger connections and enable the operations control center to take action.

“This partnership underscores our commitment to leveraging advanced technology to enhance our operational capabilities,” said Dan Yogev Kaznelson, Head of Ops’ IT system at EL AL. “By transitioning to NetLine/Ops ++ and integrating it with our existing systems, we are poised to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and flexibility in managing our operations. This move not only demonstrates our dedication to innovation but also positions EL AL at the forefront of technology adoption in the aviation industry.”

Founded in November 1948, EL AL operated its first scheduled flight in 1949. Today, EL AL serves 52 international destinations in 33 countries.

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