Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software: Market Research Report

January 2015 | 170 pages | ID: C17E8237C4AEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software in US$ Thousand. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 48 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Advanced Optimization Systems, Inc.
• AIMS Corporation
• Fujitsu Limited
• Hexaware Technologies
• IBS Software Services

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Crew Management System Software

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software (CMS) – A Prelude
Key Benefits that Have Established Business Case for Use of CMS in Commercial Aviation Industry
Enhancing Operational Efficiency by Improving Crew Planning & Control
Ensuring Optimum Crew Utilization & Improving Crew Productivity
Ensuring Real Time Crew Monitoring from Centralized Location
Improving Productivity & Profitability of Airlines
Globalization, Liberalization & Privatization - The Early Trends in Aviation Sector Sets Stage for Evolution of CMS
Market Fortunes Intrinsically Tied to Health of Commercial Aviation Sector
The 2007-2009 Recession Slows Down Growth Momentum in CMS Market
Global Market Recovers in 2010, But Growth Once Again Slips in 2012 & 2013
Global Market Gains Momentum in 2014 & Projects Positive Outlook for 2015 & Beyond
Outlook

2. NOTEWORTHY TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & CHALLENGES

Healthy Commercial Aerospace Outlook to Drive CMS Market in Short to Medium Term Period

Table 1. Global Air Traffic Flow (In Billion Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) for the Years 2011, 2013E, 2015P & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global Scheduled Air Passenger Traffic: Annual Passenger-Kilometers Performed (in Trillion) for Years 2012 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Global Air Passenger Traffic: Annual Passenger Numbers for 2012 through 2015 & Projection for 2034 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global Commercial Aircraft Fleet Size (In Units) for the Years 2011, 2013 & 2015 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Global Airline Industry (2014E): Breakdown of Average Net Profits by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Inadequate Number of Skilled & Experienced Crew Members & Subsequent Need for Tactful Use of Available Resources Demands Use of CMS
Airliners’ Plans to Expand Operations & Hire More Crew Members Also Drive Adoption of Crew Management Software

Table 6. Pilot Outlook: Number of Pilots for Years 2012 & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Global Demand for Pilots (2030P): Breakdown of Number of Pilots Projected by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Increasing IT Budgets Augurs Well for CMS

Table 8. Global Aviation IT Spending Scenario Presented as a Breakdown of Number of Airlines with their Preference for IT Spending for Years 2013 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Safety Requirements to Drive Demand for CMS
Developing Economies Hold the Key to Future Growth
Technology Developments
Demand for Innovative Crew Management Technologies Gains Momentum
Mobile Applications Gaining Popularity in Crew Management
Operational Assistance
Elimination of Paperwork
Passenger Management
Innovative Applications of iPads, Tablets and Phablets in CMS
Air Control Systems Embracing Digital Technology
VHF data link
ACARS over IP
Flight Decks Equipped with HUDs
Preferential Bidding System/Crew Bidding System
Airlines Focus on Innovations to Enhance In-Flight Passenger Experience
Emerging Sources of Information in the Flight Desk
Alexis - a Unique Crew and Flight Management System
Jeppesen’s Carmen Crew Management Software
Challenges
Information Safety and High Adoption Cost Pose Challenge for CMS
Varied Application of CMS across the Globe

3. REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS

CASA Proposes Modifications in Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 48 to Address Flight Crew Fatigue
Common Problems Due to Flight Crew Fatigue
Existing Fatigue Regulations
Risk of Fatigue-related Accidents
Options
Option 1: Maintaining Status Quo
Option 2: Modified Requirements
Tier
Tier
Flight Time/Duty Hours
Prior sleep Opportunity
Off-Duty Time
Delayed Reporting Time
Tier
Impact of Fatigue Regulations
Tier
Tier
Operator Obligations’ Cost
Fatigue Monitoring
CASA Costs
Tier
Upfront and Annual Compliance Cost
Impact on Competitiveness
Other Implications
Developing and Operating FRMS
Safety Benefits
Operational Efficiency and Other Benefits
Modifications in Option
Implementation

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Crew Management
Elements of a Crew
Crew Management System Software
Key Benefits of Crew Management Software
Crew Planning
Crew Pairing
Crew Rostering
Pattern Planning
Crew Assessment
Crew Check-in
Crew Records
Crew Tracking
Other Advantages of Crew Management Software
Crew Resource Management
Evolution of CRM
First Generation: Cockpit Resource Management
Second Generation: Crew Resource Management
Third Generation: Further Expanding the Scope
Fourth Generation: Integrating Crew Resource Management and Establishing Formal Procedures
Fifth Generation: Error Management
Sixth Generation: Threat Management

5. PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

Global Eagle Introduces GEE AIR Series of Solutions
Jeppesen Releases Enhanced Flight Information Solution
TCS and SIA Jointly Launch a Tablet-Based Mobile Application for Cabin Crew
Zodiac Aerospace Launches Improved Crew Rest
Gogo Releases Improved Crew Messaging Service
Rockwell Collins Introduces Enhanced PSS Upgrade for Air Transport Aircraft
Traxxall Technologies Launches New Improved Aircraft Maintenance Tracking Service
Wipro and Qatar Airways Jointly Launch New Range of Aviation IT Products
Jeppesen Launches New iPad App Especially Designed for Airline Crew

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Jeppesen Enters into Agreement with AvPlan
Star Air Inks Pact with Aviolinx
Kronos and Sabre Ink a Pact
Finnair Enters into Agreement with OSM
Boeing Acquires ETS Aviation
Sabre Takes Over Genares

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Advanced Optimization Systems, Inc. (US)
AIMS Corporation (UK)
Fujitsu Limited (Japan)
Hexaware Technologies (India)
IBS Software Services (India)
Intelisys Aviation Systems (Canada)
Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. (US)
Lufthansa Systems GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Maureva Ltd. (Mauritius)
Sabre Airline Solutions (US)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 9. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World 12-Year Perspective for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Steady Improvement in Commercial Aviation Sector Bodes Well for Crew Management Software
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 12. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. US Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
In-Flight Simulation Market – Overview
Product Launch
Intelisys Aviation Systems - A Canadian Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 14. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. Canadian Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Fujitsu Limited - A Japanese Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 16. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. Japanese Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analytics
Current & Future Analysis
The Largest Regional Market for Commercial Aviation CMS
EASA Recommends Two-Person Cockpit Rule in the Region
B. Market Analysis

Table 18. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software by Geographic Region/ Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. European Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software by Geographic Region/ Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. European 12-Year Perspective for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Product Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 21. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. French Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Product Launch
Lufthansa Systems GmbH & Co. KG - A Leading German Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 23. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. German Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 25. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. Italian Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Corporate Development
AIMS Corporation - A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 27. The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. The UK Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 29. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. Spanish Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

A. Market Analysis
Encouraging Demand for Commercial Aircraft Boosts Prospects for CMS
B. Market Analytics

Table 31. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Russian Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 33. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Overview
Indo-China Open Sky Policy Propels Aviation Industry
B. Market Analytics

Table 35. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software by Geographic Region/ Country - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software by Geographic Region/Country - China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. Asia-Pacific 12-Year Perspective for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for China and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2009, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Aviation Industry – A Snapshot
Despite Recent Slowdown in Economy, China Continues to Flaunt Tremendous Growth Potential for CMS
B. Market Analysis

Table 38. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. Chinese Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Product Launches
Key Players
B. Market Analysis

Table 40. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

A. Market Analysis
Maureva Ltd. (Mauritius) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 42. Middle East & African Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. Middle East & African Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Latin American Aviation Industry
Brazil
Commercial Aviation Sector
B. Market Analytics

Table 44. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. Latin American Historic Review for Commercial Aviation Crew Management Software Market - Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Thousands for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 48 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 50)
The United States (8)
Canada (6)
Japan (1)
Europe (22)
  France (3)
  Germany (2)
  The United Kingdom (5)
  Rest of Europe (12)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (10)
Middle East (1)