Aviation Data Solutions launches unique software solutions for business aviation operators and handling agents

Aviation Data Solutions (ADS) led by founder and Managing Director Adrian Parsons, is launching its unique Airport Pricing Calculator (APC) and Handling Pricing Manager (HPM) platforms on 14 December.

Following nearly three years of development, both platforms are currently undergoing beta testing with a select group of bizav operators and handling agents in the UK and Europe before going ‘live.’

APC: the missing piece of the charter sales puzzle

ADS’ Airport Pricing Calculator is the first publicly available combined airport and handling cost calculation system, enabling operators to instantly calculate the cost of any aircraft in its fleet to visit any airport on any itinerary with any combination of services.

The concept for APC was born from Adrian’s personal experience working in charter sales at one of Europe’s largest business aviation operators. During his time there he regularly experienced significant issues and inaccuracies resulting from a lack of accessible and structured airport and handling pricing data.

“I knew what a game-changer it would be for operators to quickly and easily incorporate actual airport and handling charges into charter quotes.” said Adrian, highlighting what was the catalyst for APC. “I decided to combine my past experience in software development and my business aviation domain knowledge to take on this challenge, and we are very proud of how it all came together.”

Currently APC boasts pricing data coverage for more than 700 airports and over 350 handling agent stations, with more than 915 unique methods of charging for over 220 services at these locations.

In addition, ADS has built a comprehensive aircraft and engine dataset covering all business aviation types from single-engine turboprops up to the Embraer Lineage 1000.

Aircraft types are broken down into variants, which includes key data on weight, noise and emissions metrics. “This is key to accurate cost calculation,” says Adrian, who also flies an Eclipse 500.

HPM: a free security, handling booking system and efficiency tool

In creating this new platform the biggest challenge ADS has faced is gaining the trust of handling agents. “It is imperative they feel comfortable disclosing their price lists to us, which is completely understandable due to the highly sensitive nature of this data” says Adrian.

ADS tackled this concern with the introduction of the HPM platform, a free tool primarily designed to enable handling agents to host and control access to their pricing data for use in the APC platform whilst employing multi-layered security measures to ensure the highest standard of GDPR-compliant data protection.

In addition to its primary function as a gatekeeper, HPM is designed to bring other significant benefits to users at no cost, such as increased efficiencies through reduced enquiries that require manual processing, increased brand awareness through the promotion of handling stations on the APC platform.

Importantly, it works in conjunction with and complements the handler agent’s existing operations software infrastructure as a booking system to pass confirmed handling bookings made through the APC platform, providing further efficiency gains.

The ADS team have been busy securing the participation of key handling agent brands prior to the launch of the service, with notable names including OMNI Handling, United Aviation, German Aviation Service and Swissport Executive Aviation.

Ricardo Pereira, CEO, Omni Handling (Portugal) commented:

“We are finding Aviation Data Solutions’ Handling Pricing Manager to be a simple and user-friendly platform that efficiently facilitates a handling request submission together with the pricing information for the client. The principle is to seek a reduced workload and increased handling bookings, with new customers. OMNI Handling is proud to be on board in this project since its inception and we are cooperating closely with Managing Director Adrian Parsons and the ADS team.”

Colin Gordon, Commercial Director, Global Trek Aviation commented:

“We are very pleased to be on board with ADS and from what our team has seen so far, we have every faith in the platform to do its job. While we are not a powerhouse FBO Group, The Global Trek Aviation group, runs two fantastic, independent, busy UK FBO’s at Belfast International Airport, (EGAA), (Northern Ireland FBO of the year 2019) and Cardiff International Airport, Wales (EGFF). Our high-quality service levels are the same, whether customers arrive in a Cessna 172 or a Gulfstream G650. We have always adhered to a fully transparent operations model – no hidden fees, out of hour fees or call-out fees, which has lauded us with positive feedback from our customers. Working with ADS, I’m convinced we’ll see more traffic bookings coming in with us, through the platform.”

“Our USP is to make it as simple as we can while collecting the required data,” adds Simon Jones, a former UAS and Signature Flight Support executive, who is leading Aviation Data Solutions’ business development.

Aviation Data Solutions has also appointed Emerald Media, the Surrey based aviation PR agency, to promote its solutions and help with business introductions through its wide network.

Global Trek Aviation is among the first FBO’s to sign with ADS

For more information contact

Simon Jones
Business Development Manager
E: sales@aviationdata.aero
www.aviationdata.aero

Media contacts:

Alison Chambers / Liz Danner

Emerald Media

T: +44 (0) 1420 560094

E: alison.chambers@emeraldmedia.co.uk

E: liz.danner@emeraldmedia.co.uk

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Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

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Marc Bailey has spent his entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities. The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform”. The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

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