Content is King – Though iPad gets all the glory

Orlando, FL June 5, 2012: Representatives of TechPubs and JetBlue took the stage at the annual PlanetPTC event to discuss aviation content management and the move to iPad-based EFB systems.

Pete Russo, a long-time pilot for JetBlue Airways, detailed the evolution of EFB and why the client device – iPad or otherwise – isn’t the key to EFB success; device-agnostic content management systems are the crucial foundation. TechPubs’ experience with customer Etihad Airways, a high-growth Middle Eastern carrier, was discussed.

View the presentation here.

Enhanced affordability and purchase flexibility

Longmont, CO  June 19, 2012:  TechPubs Global, Inc, a leading provider of technical publications management software and services to the global aviation industry, today announced TechFinance. Available immediately, TechFinance allows customers the flexibility they need to pay in manageable, monthly installments – while enjoying the safety and efficiency benefits of TechPubs’ industry-leading software solutions immediately.

Read more here, or contact TechPubs at 720-208-0864 to learn more.

Advanced technical publications management solutions, services will enhance efficiency, safety and compliance

Longmont, CO October 16, 2012: TechPubs Global today announced that Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, has selected them to provide comprehensive technical publications management software, services, and consulting. Revolutionary changes in the way the aviation industry delivers, consumes, manages, and distributes critical flight operations data prompted the consideration of an advanced new platform for technical data management.

Air Canada becomes the latest global aviation enterprise to adopt TechPubs solutions, joining a blue chip list including Southwest Airlines, Etihad Airways, and United Airlines, among others.

Changing Information management landscape drives need

Air Canada turned to TechPubs to assist the airline in the face of two fundamental changes in aviation information management: the move to XML-based information management within the enterprise; and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) requirements in the cockpit.

Air Canada supports a mixed fleet of Boeing, Airbus and Embraer equipment, compounding data management challenges. With over 200 planes in service and new equipment on order – and the resulting mountain of technical information, in varied formats, including XML, delivered with them – the carrier sought new capabilities for ingesting, normalizing, and delivering information throughout the firm. TechPubs’ FlightPubs solution’s capabilities in content management, editing/authoring, and multi-channel publishing met Air Canada’s requirements.

Supporting the airline’s move to “client independent” EFB capabilities was a key consideration as well. The airline sought an ability to deliver usable information anywhere needed, including the cockpit, in formats required by the expanding array of devices carried by pilots, flight crew, and other personnel.

Software and the experience to make it work

“TechPubs impressed us both with the quality and sophistication of their software, but also with the domain knowledge they brought to bear on our requirements,” said James Baron, Manager – Flight Bag Data Administration at Air Canada. “TechPubs professionals, many of whom have sat on our side of the table, bring unique perspective to the challenges we face.”

“Air Canada is exactly the kind of partner we most value working with at TechPubs – innovative, aggressive in technology adoption, and entirely committed to efficiency and airline safety,” said David Williams, TechPubs’ CEO. “Airlines at the top of the aviation industry, like Air Canada, Southwest, Etihad, and our other customers, insist on modern, flexible, standards-based technology and deep industry expertise in their suppliers. We’re excited to fill that role for Air Canada.”

About TechPubs Global

TechPubs, a PTC Global Airline Industry Platinum Partner, is a leader in aviation technical documentation management (ATDM) – a critical contributor to safety regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. ATDM requires a unique combination of powerful technology and industry expertise – advanced software and related services to ensure the right solution for the specific challenges each airline faces in running streamlined, compliant operations. Leading customers include Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Etihad Airways, and others.

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline serving more than 175 destinations on five continents. Canada’s flag carrier, currently celebrating their 75th anniversary, is the 15th largest commercial airline in the world and in 2011 served more than 33 million customers. Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 59 Canadian cities, 56 destinations in the United States and 63 cities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Mexico and South America. In 2012, Air Canada was ranked Best International Airline in North America in a worldwide survey of more than 18 million airline passengers conducted by independent research firm Skytrax.

For more information, contact TechPubs in the US at 720-208-0860 or at info (at) techpubglobal.com.

TechPubs was a featured presenter at the recent ATA e-Business Forum, October 22-24, at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona. (conference details here).

At this important annual event, Charles Angione, TechPubs’ CTO, presented an overview of current trends in aviation technical content management. Entitled “Migrating from a Print-Centric to Topic-Centric World,” Charles detailed the dramatic impacts new data management technology is having on aviation content management, regulatory compliance, flight operations, and other disciplines.

To view Charles presentation, click here.

Version 4.2 focused on usability and information enhancements

Longmont, CO November 16, 2012: TechPubs Global, the leading provider of technology-based services to global aviation enterprises facing regulatory compliance and content management challenges, today announced the general release of FlightPubs 4.2, its industry-leading aviation content management solution currently in use at major global carriers including Southwest Airlines, Etihad Airways, Allegiant, and many others. The software has been rolled out to existing customers and is available for preview by interested parties.

New Release Sets New Bar for Usability and Information Flexibility

FlightPubs 4.2 has several major focuses, for everyone involved throughout the airline technical information publishing process: from creation through distributions and management to use.

FlightPubs manages the entire information life cycle

For starters, a major overhaul of the solutions’ usability, including streamlined processes and standardization across modules, promises major efficiency gains for authors and publishers. Wide-ranging improvement of FlightPubs’ TechRev Manager module makes version control much simpler and more powerful, especially in the temporary revision area, where all major OEM formats are now supported. And the addition of a full-featured Technical Library manager enables users to interact with published information on their terms, including bookmarking, note taking, and other functions that mimic and extend their experience with paper and static digital offerings.

“TechPubs technology leadership is reconfirmed with our 4.2 release, and that’s gratifying,” said David Williams, company President and CEO. “But most importantly, the product delivers improvements inspired by our global airline customers, whose requests and suggestions drove our development priorities, as always. That’s what makes 4.2, and all our releases, so finely tuned to the real-world needs of the evolving aviation information landscape.”

For a look at FlightPubs 4.2, join us for one of our monthly product introductions and demonstrations, or contact us to arrange a private demo at your convenience.

ABOUT TECHPUBS

TechPubs Inc, a PTC Global Airline Industry Platinum Partner, is the leading provider of technology-based services to global aviation enterprises facing regulatory compliance and content management challenges. Aviation technical documentation management (ATDM) is a critical contributor to safety regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, requiring a unique combination of powerful technology and industry expertise – advanced software and related services to ensure the right solution for the specific challenges each airline faces in running streamlined, compliant operations. Based in Longmont, Colorado, TechPubs counts Southwest Airlines, United/Continental, Etihad, Allegiant Air, and other leading airlines among its clients.

We’re pleased to announce that our partners at aviation safety management technology supplier Gael Ltd have teamed with TechPubs to open a China-based Business Development operation.

The effort is a natural extension of the building partnership between the two companies, whose client bases and technologies are closely aligned. The effort builds on a prior announcement of product development collaboration between the firms.

Located in Shanghai, Thomas Zhang is the first professional hired, tasked with servicing China and Far East clients. Thomas comes to TechPubs/Gael with deep experience in technology project management and business development. If your firm has information management needs in this growing region, contact Thomas here.

Newest executive hire to spearhead lead generation, sales support, and related activities

Longmont, CO March 22, 2013: TechPubs Inc., the leading provider of technology-based services to global aviation enterprises facing regulatory compliance and content management challenges, today announced a crucial addition to the company’s executive team, hiring Rhyss Williams to manage all company marketing efforts.

Williams brings a diverse marketing and management background in a variety of industries to TechPubs. Notably, Rhyss’ planning and analysis work at IBM’s printing division and at Harte Hanks, a leader in direct marketing systems and services, formed the foundation of his business-to-business marketing and sales experience. Most recently, Williams served as Lead District Manager for a division of Marathon Petroleum, with responsibility for over $200M in annual revenue and managed over 1000 employees across 55 locations during his employment.

“Rhyss’ deep background in marketing strategy and management arrives at TechPubs at a critical time in our growth,” said David Williams, TechPubs President and CEO. “With a growing base of global airline customers and more on the way, we’ll look to Rhyss to help us expand and organize our pipeline in support of our sales and branding activities.” Williams will report to Nate Jackson, TechPubs VP of Sales.

ABOUT TECHPUBS

TechPubs, a PTC Global Airline Industry Platinum Partner, is a leader in aviation technical documentation management (ATDM) – a critical contributor to safety regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. ATDM requires a unique combination of powerful technology and industry expertise – advanced software and related services to ensure the right solution for the specific challenges each airline faces in running streamlined, compliant operations.

FlightPubs Version 4.3 features updates and integration across several major modules

Longmont, CO March 22, 2013:  TechPubs Inc., the leading provider of technology-based services to global aviation enterprises facing regulatory compliance and content management challenges, today announced the general release of FlightPubs 4.3, its industry-leading aviation content management solution currently in use at major global carriers including Southwest Airlines, Etihad Airways, Allegiant, and many others. The software will shortly roll out to existing customers and is available for preview by interested parties.

NEW RELEASE SETS NEW BAR FOR USABILITY AND INFORMATION FLEXIBILITY

FlightPubs latest release delivers improvements across several components of the solution, with specific focus on enabling cross-organization information access and re-usability.

• TechAuthor now supports organization defined profiles above and beyond effectivity. Define profiles for regions, operating certificates, user experience levels etc. Profiles can then be applied in TechPublisher and TechView.
• TechComply: A redesigned and enhanced TechComply module with a Dockable User Interface in TechAuthor allows for easier tagging of multiple compliance items.
• OEM Compare: TechRevManager supports OEM manual import and text-to-text compare across different manual revisions, allowing rapid change review and merge capabilities.
• TechView now allows a users notes to be transformed directly into a Change request within TechRevManager. The Table of Contents tree in Tech View now indicates if an item has changed since the last revision. Additionally, all changes in a manual may be advanced through from a single button.
• TechEFB supports downloading manuals to iPad for offline viewing when no internet connection is available. Enhanced permissions management match manuals and content to users with easily defined roles.

“TechPubs continues to raise the bar in aviation content management with our 4.3 release,” said David Williams, company President and CEO. “But as always, it’s the input and participation of our airline customers in the development process that makes this release, and all our releases, so well matched with the specific needs of the evolving aviation information landscape.”

For a look at FlightPubs 4.3, join us for a product introduction and demonstration, on your schedule.

 ABOUT TECHPUBS

TechPubs Inc, a PTC Global Airline Industry Platinum Partner, is the leading provider of technology-based services to global aviation enterprises facing regulatory compliance and content management challenges. Aviation technical documentation management (ATDM) is a critical contributor to safety regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, requiring a unique combination of powerful technology and industry expertise – advanced software and related services to ensure the right solution for the specific challenges each airline faces in running streamlined, compliant operations. Based in Longmont, Colorado, TechPubs counts Southwest Airlines, United/Continental, Etihad, Allegiant Air, and other leading airlines among its clients.

Advanced technical publications management solutions, services will enhance efficiency, safety and compliance

Longmont, CO April 17th, 2013: TechPubs Global today announced that Virgin America, a leading low-cost, high-quality airline, has selected TechPubs to provide comprehensive technical publications management software and services. An ongoing need to streamline technical publications and compliance management led Virgin America to select TechPubs’ FlightPubs suite over a range of top tier technology vendors.

Virgin America becomes the latest global aviation enterprise to adopt TechPubs solutions, joining a blue chip list including Southwest Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Canada, and United Airlines, among others.

As is typical with TechPubs growing customer list, Virgin America surveyed the available alternatives for comprehensive technical publications management, and conducted evaluations across the enterprise. TechPubs’ unique combination of advanced software technology, unmatched industry expertise, and focus on regulatory compliance presented the greatest value to Virgin America.

“Virgin America is the most recent example of customers that reflects the values we hold most dear at TechPubs: commitment to innovation, organizational efficiency, and most of all, safety and regulatory compliance,” said David Williams, TechPubs’ CEO. “Airlines that challenge the aviation industry, like Virgin America, Southwest, Etihad, and our other clients, insist on modern, flexible, standards-based technology and deep industry expertise in their suppliers. We couldn’t be prouder to serve Virgin America in this capacity.”

ABOUT TECHPUBS GLOBAL

TechPubs, a PTC Global Airline Industry Platinum Partner, is a leader in aviation technical publications management – a critical contributor to regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Aviation technical publications management requires a unique combination of powerful technology and industry expertise – advanced software and related services to ensure the right solution for the specific challenges each airline faces in running streamlined, compliant operations. Leading customers include Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Canada, and others.

ABOUT VIRGIN AMERICA

About Virgin America: Headquartered in California, Virgin America offers guests attractive fares and a host of innovative features aimed at reinventing air travel. In just over five years flying, Virgin America was named “Best Domestic
Airline” in the Condé Nast Traveler 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 ‘Readers’ Choice’ Awards and “Best Domestic Airline” in Travel + Leisure’s 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 ‘World’s Best’ Awards. The airline’s base of operations is San Francisco International Airport (SFO)’s sleek and sustainable new Terminal 2. The airline’s new aircraft offer interactive in-flight entertainment systems and power outlets near every seat. Virgin America offers Gogo^™ WiFi on every flight and hosts the largest in-flight entertainment library in the North American skies via the touch-screen Red^™ platform.

For more: www.virginamerica.com

For more information, contact TechPubs in the US at 720-208-0860 or at info (at) techpubglobal.com.

TechPubsGlobal to hold first Inaugural User Forum in Dallas, Texas in Collaboration with and Hosted by Southwest Airlines

Longmont, CO April 17^th 2013:  TechPubs Global will be holding its inaugural User Forum June 10^th through June 12^th bringing together current and prospective clients of TechPubs Global.  The event will include a tour of Southwest facilities to see current implementation and use of the TechPubs Global software solution.  This will be the ideal opportunity to learn about “best practices” in airline technical publications from technical publications professional as well as from the TechPubs Global and PTC team.   Attending this event will be multiple industry leaders from around the globe including: North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Pacific.

Space is extremely limited; to find out more information on this event contact Rhyss.Williams@techpubsglobal.com  More information to come..

TechPubs Global, Longmont, CO June 3, 2013; TechPubs Global is pleased to announce our newest client, Spirit Airlines. Spirit has selected TechPubs’ FlightPubs solution for their comprehensive technical publications management and publishing requirements.  An ongoing need to streamline technical publications and compliance management led Spirit to select TechPubs’ FlightPubs suite over a range of top tier technology vendors.

Spirit Airlines is the 3^rd airline to select TechPubs’ technical documentation management solution as their system of choice in the past 6 months.  Air Canada and Virgin America have also recently joined the client list of TechPubs Global.  Spirit’s choice of TechPubs’ software and services has further cemented the status of TechPubs as the leader in technical publications management for the aviation industry.

Spirit, along with Virgin America, will be the beneficiary of TechPubs’ recent release of FlightPubs 4.3 Click here to find more information on how FlightPubs 4.3 will help our current clients, like Spirit, efficiently manage their technical documentation and compliance needs.

“We are delighted to welcome Spirit Airlines to the growing family of TechPubs Global customers, said David Williams, Chief Executive Officer.  We look forward to building a positive long-term relationship with one of the country’s leading, innovative low cost airlines”.

ABOUT TECHPUBS GLOBAL

TechPubs, a PTC Global Airline Industry Platinum Partner, is a leader in aviation technical publications management – a critical contributor to regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Aviation technical publications management requires a unique combination of powerful technology and industry expertise – advanced software and related services to ensure the right solution for the specific challenges each airline faces in running streamlined, compliant operations. Leading customers include Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Canada, and others.

About Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAVE) is a leading American low-cost carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida. Spirit operates scheduled flights throughout the U.S. as well as the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America.  Spirit’s major focus cities include; Ft. Lauderdale, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Las Vegas, Chicago-O’Hare and Atlantic City.

Silver Airlines is looking for a manager of technical publications.  Click Here to find out more.

JetBlue Selects TechPubs Global for Document Management and Viewing: JetBlue Joins 4 of the Top 10 North American Airlines to Select TechPubs

JetBlue/TechPubs Global, Longmont, CO November 5th, 2013; JetBlue [Nasdaq: JBLU] and TechPubs Inc. are pleased to announce the selection of TechPubs as the vendor of choice for JetBlue’s technical document management and viewing requirements now and in the future.  JetBlue becomes the 5^th new client for TechPubs in the past year.  They join other aviation leaders in selecting TechPubs’ FlightPubs solution for their comprehensive technical publications and compliance management requirements.

The selection of TechPubs by JetBlue confirms their commitment to innovative leadership by integrating the best of breed XML enabled content management solution into their airline operations, and also again confirms  TechPubs’ place as the leader in technical document content management systems for airlines in North America and worldwide.

JetBlue’s selection of TechPubs coincides with the release of FlightPubs 4.4, featuring text by text comparison, offline data sync and multiple file support. Click here to find more information on how FlightPubs 4.4 helps airlines like JetBlue to efficiently manage their manuals and regulatory compliance.

“We are proud to have aligned ourselves with JetBlue, one of the premier airlines worldwide” said David Williams, CEO of TechPubs.   Their selection of TechPubs as their vendor of choice is another monumental step forward in TechPubs’ continued growth as the worldwide leader in content management solutions.”

“JetBlue is pleased to work with TechPubs to ensure we are industry leading in regulatory compliance through state of the art content management,” said JetBlue’s Senior Vice President of Operations Jeff Martin.

About TechPubs Global

TechPubs, a PTC Global Airline Industry sales and development partner, is a leader in aviation technical publications management solutions and services – a critical contributor to regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Aviation technical publications management requires a unique combination of powerful technology and industry expertise – advanced software and related services to ensure the right solution for the specific challenges each airline faces in running streamlined, compliant operations. Leading customers include Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Canada, and others.

About JetBlue

As New York’s Hometown Airline™ and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando and San Juan, JetBlue carries approximately 30 million customers a year to 79 cities in the US, Caribbean and Latin America with more than 750 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. JetBlue’s fleet totals 191 aircraft, comprising 130 Airbus A320s, 1 Airbus A321 and 60 EMBRAER 190s. Upcoming destinations include Detroit, Mich., Savannah, Ga., and Worcester, Mass. as well as Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago; and Lima, Peru, subject to receipt of government approval. For more information please visit JetBlue.com.