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Dominick Cihelka - Flydubai

The Proposal

The concept of the SmartBelt is to better ensure the safety of passengers onboard the aircraft. This solution would require special seatbelts be fitted which are capable of identifying whether the seat belt is latched or unlatched. Furthermore each seat would be fitted with a pressure sensor to determine if a passenger is indeed sitting in this seat (Bear in mind this has other potential benefits such as identifying passengers seated on a plane and reporting statistical figures) Either an illuminated flashing light presented directly above the In-Flight Entertainment screen or an individual seatbelt warning sign in the same area would be used to inform the passenger that they are not using their seatbelt while being seated. These lights would illuminate only if ALL of the below criteria are met: - The passenger is sitting in their seat - The seatbelt attached to that seat is not latched Furthermore this solution could be integrated with existing in-flight entertainment systems so that if a passenger does not have their seatbelt latched while sitting down, they will see a flashing seatbelt symbol in the corner of their screen while they are using the system. An additional advantage of integrating this solution with a centralized computer solution such as IFE, would be providing reporting statistic on the flight (avg. time passengers using seatbelts during flight while being seated).

Sam Chacko & Sony Dipu - Flydubai

To install a machine (Kiosk) where passengers can track their bags while waiting for the flight, either upon departure, transit or arrival. This proposal suggests to install barcode readers at various locations inside the airport. Passenger scans the barcode under the bar code reader. Bar code reader identifies and details from the existing Baggage Reconciliation System (BRS) is retrieved and displayed on the monitor attached to the bar code reader. We can use the existing bar coded tag inserted on the baggage claim card to track the bags or one of the patented technology may also be used.

Hamad Al Matrooshi & Noora Al Sharhan – Department of Transport Abu Dhabi

The Proposal

QNS Solutions Suite is bilingual GHG ( Green House Gases) data management oriented software, capable of reporting emission auto calculated from small, medium, and large aviation firm’s operations. QNS Solutions Suite is capable of running emission calculations for office base operations, flight operations, and ground/ maintenance operations and integrates the results in the database. The calculated and stored reports is being shared with the defined parties including the regulator real time, which is saving tremendous amount of time and efforts comparing to the conventional reporting method. The emission reporting session is clustered to identify each operation from each Division/ Section separately in order to have a better control. Moreover, reporting session gathers information about emission sources individually. This is uplifting management capabilities with respect to improvements to operations. Aviation firms currently provide manual reporting to GCAA ( General civil aviation authority), EAD ( Environment Agency Abu Dhabi), DoT ( Department of Transport), SCAD ( Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi) utilizing spreadsheets. QNS Solutions Suite is imbedding innovation in providing robots reporting system and data management. QEHS ( Quality Environment Health & Safety) team in a firm is usually overloaded with reports to deferent federal and local competent authorities. QNS Solutions Suite allows allocated divisions representatives to provide data to the QEHS ( Quality Environment Health & Safety) team which relives tremendous amount of workload accordingly. This is an innovative approach towards self-regulating which is a well-known approach to imbed sustainability in firm’s operations.

In the context of current economic conditions and the increasing competitive environment, airlines and airports worldwide are constantly seeking innovative ways of providing services to a complex and diversified clientele. Re-designing passenger experience requires a deeper knowledge of the customer expectations and understanding of service provider’s challenges. It is now well understood by the industry across the world that happy passengers are big spenders. This is significant to the airports as they shift their focus more towards non- aeronautical revenues. Similarly, airlines are constantly on the lookout to add to their product portfolios to meet the changing requirements of travelling public. There are a number of factors that simultaneously influence passengers experience both on ground and in the air. This Award is aimed at challenging the creative genius of everyone to explore the opportunities and come up with innovative ideas to improve a passenger’s experience at any stage of the air travel.

Over the past few decades, there has been incredible reduction in the numbers of accidents and fatalities in the aviation industry. This is not just good luck but, the result of extensive improvements in the technology and skills and regulations overseeing the industry. The improvements in safety standards are even more impressive when the increase in air traffic is considered. However, there is a growing realization to incorporate innovation in the safety management to ensure a consistent improvement in standards. IATA notes that, given the projected growth in air travel, hull losses would double without further safety improvements and improved ways of managing safety. Members of aviation industry, academia and the general public are invited to participate in this Award Scheme make aviation safer for generations to come.

Continuously evolving security threats and growth in the air travel demand has been an area of concern for passengers that demand a hassle free experience such as long queues or intrusive security check measures. There is a growing realization to optimize the airport facilities and resources to minimize the passenger inconvenience. Over the past few years, the industry has witnessed technological and procedural improvements in the field of security and the accuracy of threat detection however, there is still a lot that needs to be done. The GCAA is pleased to announce an Award which is designed to bring together industry professionals, academia and everyone else to explore innovative solutions in technology, tools and equipment to help meet both existing and future aviation security challenges.