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Hello SkyNet Aviation followers and welcome to 2024! We know everyone always says this, but it certainly is shaping up to be a big year for us! Watch this space for some exciting new partnerships and projects on approach this year! We will be expanding our REACH Aero offering with new modules and expanded functionalities. We will have a wider scope in our professional services offerings, including one where our Brisbane OCC will take centre stage! Watch this space... 🌏🛫 We will be furthering our partnerships with organisations like the RAAA ( Regional Aviation Association of Australia ), our partners at Aircraft IT , ForeFlight , Griffith University Aviation, and many more! Here's to a great 2024 everyone!

We would like to take some time to thank Griffith University Aviation MATES program for hosting SkyNet Aviation this term. We had a great time getting to know you! Here's to a continuing partnership!

Not a lot of people know that SkyNet also offers advanced remote Fleet Telemetry IVMS systems. As an industry first of its kind SkyNet developed Remote Passive Alerting (RPA). A form of AI able to identify serious accidents in remote areas where significant damage or destruction occurs before any telemetry report can be sent.

Notification & Alerts in Heavy Vehicle Transport: Safety in Remote Areas Heavy vehicle transport in remote driving areas can be fraught with risk. Far from help and surrounded by uncertainties, these environments demand cutting-edge tools that safeguard both human and machinery assets. Enter Notification and Alerts, the silent guardians of the transportation industry. These are not just digital reminders or noise. They represent a paradigm shift in operational safety and efficiency. Understanding Alert Notifications In an age where information is key, being in the loop with real-time data can make all the difference. REACH Fleet leverages location-based data, ensuring automatic monitoring of your vehicles, units, and equipment everywhere. This automatic vigilance ensures that deviations from the usual are quickly identified and flagged. For example, if a vehicle lingers in an unusual spot for too long, departs off schedule, or enters a prohibited area, the onboard tracking solution, preferably the ST9100, triggers an alert. The Three-Tier Escalation System by REACH Fleet 1. Passive - Primarily for record-keeping, this tier logs data and tracks nominal operations to provide a transparent operational history. 2. Active - Perfect for the routine events. Active notifications might alert operators about vehicle departures or provide ETA updates. 3. Incident - The critical alerts. Whether a vehicle has broken down, there's a delay, excessive speed, or a collision, key personnel are immediately alerted. The beauty of REACH Fleet is its customisation. Operations can tailor alerts based on several parameters: Time, speed, and distance Notification method (in-app, email, SMS) Location details Navigational concerns like hazards or tricky curves Security factors Information about personnel en route Points of interest or waypoints Maintenance schedules Geofencing capabilities Compliance and regulatory standards Specific vehicle behaviour Delivery confirmation Monitoring unusual forces, such as high G-force loads REACH Fleet Geofencing and Geoguard One of the standout features is the Geofencing ability. Supervisors and depot managers can create virtual boundaries, alerting them when a vehicle enters or exits certain areas. Moreover, with REACH Fleet Geoguard, operators can set up a 100m perimeter around an asset using just a touch on their smart device. If the asset moves out of this zone, a notification is immediately sent out. This feature proves invaluable in multiple scenarios, be it unauthorised use of the asset, equipment failure, or even theft. In the challenging terrains and conditions of remote driving areas, Notification and alerts prove to be the lifeline that heavy vehicle transport operators need. With comprehensive monitoring, real-time feedback, and customisable alerts, transport operators can ensure maximum safety and operational efficiency. In such unpredictable environments, REACH Fleet offers predictability and peace of mind.

Tyre Temperature and Pressure Monitoring (TPMS): Steering Fleet Efficiency and Safety to New Heights In the bustling transport industry, nothing gets a fleet on the road faster and keeps it running longer than efficient and effective tyre management. At the heart of this strategy lies the groundbreaking Tyre Temperature and Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). While its utility has been acknowledged globally, what truly sets it apart are the multi-faceted advantages it offers, especially in domains like Dangerous Goods transport, Explosive transport, Flammable mine sites, and fuel transport. Why TPMS Stands Out 1. Real-time Quality Monitoring: TPMS offers a real-time lens into the performance and potential failures of every tyre in your fleet. With the capability to read all wheel positions dynamically, it ensures that the status of your fleet's tyres isn’t just a periodic check, but a continuous surveillance. 2. Enhanced Fleet Efficiency: In an industry where time is money, TPMS reduces the time trucks spend off-road. Timely data can ensure timely maintenance, getting your vehicles back on the road faster and optimising on-the-go operations. 3. Safety First: Particularly crucial for vehicles transporting dangerous goods or operating in flammable environments, TPMS can be the first line of defence against catastrophic failures. By catching anomalies early, it can prevent disastrous events like major fires and equipment destruction. 4. Cost Savings: On-time performance isn’t just about punctuality; it’s about the bottom line. With TPMS, the tangible benefits extend beyond safety, directly influencing your balance sheet by reducing unforeseen maintenance costs and prolonging tyre life. Key Features of TPMS Rim Sensors: TPMS boasts sensors dedicated to monitoring the rims, offering an extra layer of safety and efficiency. Comprehensive Measurements: From internal air pressure to ambient air temperature, TPMS provides a holistic view of tyre health. 24/7 Real-time Monitoring: Tyres don’t operate on a 9-to-5 schedule, and neither does TPMS. Continuous monitoring ensures that anomalies are caught at any time of day or night. Precision: Know exactly where the issue is with tracking of the exact tyre and axle position. Integration Capabilities: For fleets already utilizing telematics, TPMS can be seamlessly integrated, making it a natural extension of your fleet management toolkit. Instant Warnings via REACH® Fleet: Real-time alerts mean immediate action can be taken, averting potential crises before they escalate. Long-lasting: With a battery life of 5-7 years, TPMS is a long-term investment in fleet safety and efficiency.

Remote Passive Alerting: The Safety Net for Modern Fleets The ever-growing need for advanced fleet management solutions in today's complex and dynamic transport environment can't be overstated. As operators transport everything from dangerous chemicals to perishable goods, there's a pressing need for safety assurance. Enter Remote Passive Alerting (RPA) by SkyNet Satellite Communications: the breakthrough solution for ensuring fleet safety, especially for vehicles operating in remote areas or transporting hazardous goods. Understanding Remote Passive Alerting (RPA) Traditional fleet tracking solutions, while effective, have their limitations. The glaring gap in the usual alert systems is their inability to trigger an alert in cases where the driver is incapacitated or if the onboard equipment gets damaged in an incident. This is where SkyNet's RPA comes in. In a nutshell, the brilliance of RPA lies not in its ability to send an emergency signal during an incident but in its continuous broadcast of an all-clear signal. If a defined emergency occurs — based on preset parameters in devices like the ST9100 — the all-clear signal ceases, indicating to the base that there's a problem. The SkyNet Advantage SkyNet's RPA solution comes with several distinct advantages: Constant Monitoring: With 24/7/365 monitoring, you have the assurance that someone is always watching out for your fleet, ensuring a consistent safety blanket for your operations. Customizable Alerts: The onboard equipment allows parameters to be customer-configured, ensuring that only genuine emergencies disrupt the all-clear signal. Comprehensive Coverage: Whether it's the middle of the night, an isolated highway, or a busy urban junction, RPA works seamlessly, ensuring that location and time are never constraints. Who Can Benefit from RPA? SkyNet's RPA solution is indispensable for a wide range of transport providers including: Chemical Transporters: Safeguarding against possible spills or contaminations. Fuel Tankers: Assuring that volatile and flammable cargo is consistently monitored. Dangerous Goods Transport: Ensuring that both the goods and the general public are safe from potential hazards. Livestock Transport: Ensuring the wellbeing of live cargo. Public Transport and Coaches: Safeguarding numerous passengers on a daily commute or long journey. In an era where safety, reliability, and efficiency are paramount, SkyNet Satellite Communications has set a new gold standard with its Remote Passive Alerting solution. By flipping the traditional alert system on its head and providing continuous monitoring, they're ensuring that fleet operators, team members, suppliers, and customers can rest easy knowing they're in safe hands.

One of the most complex systems in an OCC is your Flight Dispatch software. This software needs to ingest vast amounts of information (weights, winds, pax loads, crew data, fuel prices, navigation data, etc.) before the job of calculating the optimum route can even commence. Then, the Flight Dispatch software needs to be kept up to date as all of this information changes. And it also needs to be able to accept inputs from a qualified Flight Dispatcher to make manual changes to parameters. Once the flight plan is finalised, all of the information needs to be pushed back out the other areas that need it. Movement Control, Crew Management Systems, ATC, Fuellers… the list goes on! Read more below about The Crucial Role of an Integrated Flight Dispatch Platform in your OCC. Thanks to our partner ForeFlight , SkyNet Aviation can make it happen! https://bit.ly/3qV7OK3 Feel free to connect and share your experiences or insights about the importance of the OCC. Together, we can foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement!

Not everyone knows this, but here at SkyNet Aviation, our parent company is called SkyNet Satellite Communications. What does this mean for our aviation clients? It means we are specialists at integrating different reporting and tracking data into our powerful REACH Aero platform. Check out the article below to see how! https://bit.ly/45KuuLI Contact us today to find out more. Feel free to connect and share your experiences or insights about the importance of the OCC. Together, we can foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement!

Hello aviation community! Welcome back to SkyNet Aviation's, OCC Knowledge Centre. Over the next couple of months, we intend to discuss concepts that will be topical for any OCC operation, no matter what size. Get in touch with us to find out how our tech can leverage your data and streamline your operation. In this first article, we discuss OCC Hypervision. This is our take on the humble Gantt chart and sets out why effective and intuitive Movement Control tech in your OCC is paramount to a successful operation. Click below to find out more! https://bit.ly/44rX6bw Feel free to connect and share your experiences or insights about the importance of the OCC. Together, we can foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement! #SkyNetAviation #OCC #OperationsControlCentre #OTP #NetworkIntelligence #SafetyFirst #EfficiencyMatters #SuccessStoriesHello aviation community!