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Horizon Weight & Balance Horizon Weight & Balance SITA s tool for efficient, safe and costeffective load planning enables airlines and ground handlers to achieve optimal aircraft weight distribution and maximize revenues. Based on scalable, open systems it s been carefully designed to help customers tackle the top three challenges experienced during aircraft turnaround. http://www.sita.aero/solutions-and-services/products/weight-balance
Horizon Weight & Balance 1 Improve agent efficiency Airlines want to enable agents to optimize the available cargo space and to turn around aircraft as quickly and efficiently as possible. With Horizon Weight & Balance, you can give agents the tools they need to improve their productivity and increase operational efficiency. Results: time and cost savings Minimizes staff training Agents can manage more than one flight Centralized handling of multiple flights, departures and airlines Uses business rules, plans and processes to automate updates Agents have more time to concentrate on complex tasks. How it works: simplicity rules The intuitiveness of the graphical user interface (GUI) is key to helping agents work more productively. User-friendly, drag-and- drop functionality instantly shows how loading affects the aircraft s aft s center of gravity. http://www.sita.aero/solutions-and-services/products/weight-balance and-services/products/weight-balance
2 Load aircraft safely Incorrect or unsafe loading can create an imbalance and affects the way an aircraft handles or performs. As a result, it can reduce cruising speed and range, compromise maneuverability and impose excessive loads on landing gear. How it works: Results: safety first safety, performance and control Horizon Weight & Balance ensures aircraft comply with Better take-off and safety standards and are landing performance not dispatched in adverse Less wear and tear conditions. When the system on aircraft detects unsafe conditions, it Safer control and shows an alert and prevents a maneuverability. load sheet from being issued.
Horizon Weight & Balance 3 Lower fuel costs According to IATA, fuel costs account for 27% on average of an airline s operating expenses. How it works: Results: lower fuel costs higher performance, lower fuel costs With a complete view of the aircraft cargo, agents are Saves up to 1% of total shown the ideal trim zone. fuel costs by optimizing By loading near the aft center load distribution of gravity, the aircraft can Increases stability fly at a lower angle, which Improves take-off and reduces drag. landing performance Helps to reduce carbon emissions. http://www.sita.aero/solutions-and-services/products/weight-balance
SITA AT A GLANCE SITA transforms air travel through technology - for airlines, at airports and on aircraft. Our vision is to be the chosen technology partner of the industry, a position we will attain through flawless customer service and a unique portfolio of IT and communications solutions that covers the industry s every need 24/7. We are the innovators of the industry. Our experts and developers keep it fuelled with a constant stream of ground-breaking products and solutions. We are the ones who see the potential in the latest technology and put it to work. Our customers include airlines, airports, GDSs and governments. We work with about 400 air transport industry members and 2,800 customers in over 200 countries and territories. We are open, energetic and committed. We work in collaboration with our partners and customers to ensure we are always delivering the most effective, most efficient solutions. We own and operate the world s most extensive communications network. It s the vital asset that keeps the global air transport industry connected. We are 100% owned by the air transport industry a unique status that enables us to understand and respond to its needs better than anyone. Our annual IT surveys for airlines, airports and passenger self-service are industry-renowned and the only ones of their kind. In 2015, we had consolidated revenues of US$1.7 billion. For further information, please contact SITA by telephone or e-mail: Americas +1 770 850 4500 info.amer@sita.aero Asia Pacific +65 6545 3711 info.apac@sita.aero Europe +41 22 747 6111 info.euro@sita.aero Middle East, India & Africa +961 1 637300 info.meia@sita.aero For further information, please visit www.sita.aero Follow us on www.sita.aero/socialhub SITA 2016 All trademarks acknowledged. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. This literature provides outline information only and (unless specifically agreed to the contrary by SITA in writing) is not part of any order or contract.