Applications Tour

Customizable

You can tailor the applications according to the needs of your company or may ask for a customized version, designed specifically for your airline.

Comprehensive

The applications are the ideal solution for all types of operators, be they regional carriers, international airlines, freight or charter operators, big or small.

Scalable

The applications grow as the needs of your airline grow offering scalability on demand, from large international flights to small charter operations.

Paper-free

 merlot.aero is a complete suite of applications and by using merlot.aero, you can create an almost paper-free environment in your company.

 MEL/Maintenance Tracking enables real-time management of aircraft minimum equipment list (MEL's) in a controlled environment.

Verify all technical or flight log data and automatically make it available for comprehensive management reporting to other departments including maintenance and engineering, human resources, finance and flight operations. 

AircraftPortal captures aircraft operations data in order to provide ground services at out stations with up-to-date information.  Aircraft data is captured via standard Internet browsers for distribution to other merlot systems. 

AircraftFollow provides a real-time graphical representation of your airline's live status for the day.   AircraftFollow reports on disruptions such as late running aircraft and provides accurate and timely information to improve the decision support process.  AircraftFollow allows the user to manage incoming and outgoing aircraft and related operational tasks on a day-to-day basis.   The application provides accurate and timely information to improve the decision support process. 

AircraftTrack enables users to track and display actual aircraft information via ATC radar feeds that are overlaid on terrain maps.

AircraftPerformance is used to manage the aircraft performance process for take-off and landing.  This application offers the opportunity to ensure optimal aircraft performance, standardized processes, and it reduces messy paper trails as well as reduces turnaround times.

AircraftSchedule automates and improves the development of flight schedules while ensuring operational integrity and meeting the needs of airlines for increased efficiencies in scheduling. The application includes a maintenance planning capability.

NetworkPlan is used to develop optimum flight schedules to maximise commercial return with a focus on route profitability.

Track and display actual aircraft information via ATC radar feeds overlaid on terrain maps.

CrewPayroll manages complex pay and allowance calculations for crew.

CrewFollow provides airlines with the best information to act on in response to crew disruptions resulting from (amongst other things) sickness, no shows and crew-related disruptions on the day of operation.

CrewPortal allows the timely dissemination of information to crew providing secure and global access via a standard Internet browser.  CrewPortal is the crew's access to the merlot system.  It is the way in which the crew can interact with crewing officials such as crew schedulers.  

CrewHouse manages the complex accommodation and transport requirements of the crew as they go about achieving their roster.

The CrewRoster application enables the user to develop efficient crew rosters that achieve business goals while meeting the needs of the crew.

CrewBuild develops efficient crew pairings that achieve business goals which meeting the needs of crew and managing changes that arise after the roster is published.

CrewPlan is a solution framework for airline qualification management.  It enables users to plan, track and manage the various events and data which comprise the airline's training and qualification programs.  

Captures sector timings APU on/off, doors closed/open, out/off/on/in times, crew recency (i.e. landings, approaches etc.) fuel uplift and delay information.

Allows accurate and timely capture of bar stock and sales information for distribution to other corporate systems.

A tool to systematically identify threats, help manage the risks and contribute to a safer work place.

Maximise load and minimise fuel burn while improving safety through reducing the potential for human error. Offers the opportunity to standardise processes, reduce turnaround times and optimise fuel tankerage opportunities.

Captures crew proficiency and SIM check information electronically.

CrewMobile provides airline crew with the ability to view the latest crew related information on mobile devices such as phones or tablet devices. Crew members can also sign-on for duty using CrewMobile. CrewMobile enables airline operations employees to securely distribute timely and relevant information to crew members including duty assignments, duty changes and messages.  CrewMobile is available for airlines that currently use the merlot.aero suite of applications.

AircraftMobile provides airline management and ground staff with the capability to monitor live flight information on mobile devices such as phones or tablet devices. AircraftMobile provides a real-time view of aircraft movements by port.   Mobile users can update actual flight times and add departure delay entries at their home port.  AircraftMobile is available for airlines that currently use the merlot.aero suite of applications. 

Network Plan

Develop optimum flight schedules to maximize commercial return with a focus on route productivity.

AircraftSchedule

Automate and improve the development of flight schedules while ensuring operational integrity and meeting the needs of the customer.  This includes a maintenance planning capability.

CrewPlan

Plan and monitor all revalidation and qualification checks, medicals, license renewals, annual leave and administrative needs.  Crew shortfalls or surplus information is accurately calculated by fleet, rank or base and can be aggregated at daily, weekly or monthly levels.

CrewBuild and CrewRoster

Develop efficient crew rosters that achieve business goals while meeting the needs of crew and manage changes that arise after the roster is published.

CrewSelect

Allows crew select or bid for work and lifestyle patterns that suit their preferences.

CrewHouse

Manage the complex accommodation and transport requirements of the crew as they go about achieving their roster.

CrewPortal 

Allow the active management of the crew and their duties on the day via a standard Internet browser.

CrewFollow

Provides airlines with the best information to act on in response to crew disruptions resulting from (amongst other things) sickness, no shows and crew related aircraft disruptions on the day. 

CrewPayroll

Manages complex pay and allowance calculations for crew. 

AircraftFollow

Provides a real time graphical representation of your airline's live status for the day.  Reports on disruptions such as late running aircraft and provides accurate and timely information to improve the decision support process.

AircraftTrack

Track and display actual aircraft information via ATC feeds overlaid on terrain maps.

AircraftPortal/Station Management

Capture relevant actual aircraft data via standard Internet browser for distribution to other merlot systems.

AircraftPost Flight

Verity all technical or flight log data and automatically make if available for comprehensive management reporting to other departments including maintenance and engineering, human resources, finance and flight operations. 

AircraftPerformance 

Manage the aircraft performance process of take-off and landing.  Track, manage and control weight and balance of the aircraft, optimize fuel pick-up and tinkering opportunities to minimize fuel burn.   Standardize processes, save fuel, reduce messy paper travels and reduce turnaround times.

MEL/Maintenance Tracking

Real time management of aircraft MEL's in a controlled environment. 

TailAssignment

Automated allocation of tails based on rules like FIFO, LIFO etc., taking into consideration maintenance planning aspects.

PairingCreation

Automated creation of work patterns (also called pairings or tours of duty) taking into consideration airline rules, cost objectives, crew bases and other requirements.

RosterAssignment

Automated creation of roster patterns which take into account appropriate rules, desired balancing, previous duties, training plans etc.

At the core of merlot.aero is a relational multi-tenanted SQL Server database. 

Allows accurate, timely, targeted and informative reporting.

A flexible and configurable message switch allowing for the import and export of common airline based message formats (e.g., IATA SSIM, MVT, ASM, ACARS etc.) and other messaging formats such as SMS text, email etc.

Integrate with other partner products to provide an overall airline solution. Includes Reservations, Finance/Payroll and MRO.

Ensures all regulatory and contractual compliance.

A comprehensive and experienced consultancy service to provide recommendations on organisational structure and associated business processes prior to implementation. Combined with the applications, these recommendations provide a sound platform for cost efficient and cost-effective operation.

A service where we produce specifically designed reports created from data across all existing airline systems, providing you exactly what you want, when you need it.

We provide application development services that will allow your airline to meet its operational objectives faster and more cost effectively. The merlot Aero team has airline experience in the US, EMEA and APAC and will bring a wealth of knowledge and development expertise to your projects.