Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation Begins 3-Year Revamp to Bring Technology Systems into the Future.Skyline Technologies Helps Streamline Crew Operations; Develop a New Technology Platform to Enhance Business at Air Wisconsin Air Wisconsin is an airline based in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation, or AWAC, is the largest privately held regional and commuter airline which operates regional jet flights as US Airways Express under contract to US Airways, serving around 70 Airlines Corporation APPLETON, Wis adv. 1. Certainly; really; indeed. v. t. 1. To think; to suppose; to imagine; - used chiefly in the first person sing. present tense, I wis. See the Note under Ywis. . -- A slow economy isn't stopping Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation from beginning a three-year strategic initiative to revamp re·vamp tr.v. re·vamped, re·vamp·ing, re·vamps 1. To patch up or restore; renovate. 2. To revise or reconstruct (a manuscript, for example). 3. To vamp (a shoe) anew. n. the way they communicate flight schedules and other critical flight information to over 1,000 pilots and flight attendants throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . With the help of Northeast Wisconsin-based IT firm, Skyline Technologies, Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation is building a platform of new technology applications throughout the organization, beginning with a new crew self-service program to be completed by mid 2009. The new web-based crew system will connect crewmembers throughout the United States who currently use phone and fax notifications to report emergencies, delays, and cancellations. Crewmembers will now be able to log in from any location to receive flight updates, report delays, and connect with other pilots, flight attendants, and corporate personnel. The new program will provide opportunities to decrease delays and cancellations; a proactive initiative Air Wisconsin knows will have a positive impact on the lives of their crewmembers and customers. "It's very important to have a streamlined system to minimize or avoid delays, such as a delayed crewmember, that could cause a cancellation for numerous passengers," says Jeff Joy, Managing Director of Systems Operations Control and Crew Resources. "Financial returns may not be immediate, but they will come later down the road and will greatly impact our business." After months of researching some top IT firms in the country, executives and directors at Air Wisconsin have enlisted en·list·ed adj. Of, relating to, or being a member of a military rank below a commissioned officer or warrant officer. enlisted Adjective the expertise of Northeast Wisconsin-based Skyline Technologies to provide strategic technology planning and introduce new technology to their organization. "What we saw differently in Skyline Technologies was that not only are they providing support, we're building a long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. business relationship with them," said Jeff Main, Managing Director of Information Technology at Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation. "Compared to some of the other top IT companies we considered, Skyline possesses some of the best software architects, enterprise level expertise, business intelligence capabilities, education, and the mentoring assistance we need to grow," added Kenny Young, Director of IT Applications and Planning. In response to the relationship, Pat Deprey, co-founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Skyline Technologies adds, "It is an honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. to be selected to partner with Air Wisconsin in this strategic initiative to improve the way they do business here in the New North and across the country." However, building relationships to develop the crew self-service application A software application that allows a user to obtain information or complete a business transaction on the computer that has traditionally required the help of a human representative. Voice response systems and Web sites are widely used for self-service applications. See kiosk. involves not only Skyline Technologies. Executives and directors at Air Wisconsin responsible for producing the system are involving the departments and crewmembers affected every step of the way. A test group of crewmembers will review all stages of developing the program to ensure it will be an effective tool that will increase their efficiency and improve their connection and communication with the Air Wisconsin headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin Appleton is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, on the Fox River, 100 miles (161 km) north of Milwaukee. As of the 2005 census estimate, the city had a total population of 70,217. . "This is not just an IT project, it is an Air Wisconsin effort," says Joy. "If we want this system to increase efficiencies for our crews and provide opportunities for growth, we need to listen to their ideas and current challenges." Not only will this joint effort increase service and efficiency, it will also help Air Wisconsin move into the future with newer and more cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. technology, allowing opportunities for growth and a competitive edge in the airline industry. Executives at Air Wisconsin expect to have the crew self-service project completed by the third quarter of 2009 with additional projects to follow. Notes to the Editor: Air Wisconsin Airlines and Skyline Technologies team photos available upon request About Skyline Technologies: www.skylinetechnologies.com About Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation: http://www.airwis.com. |
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