Tuesday, March 25, 2008; Posted: 10:33 AM
ANA will use the dynamic document-driven system to edit rulesand instructions, provided by Boeing as XML documents, into its own format and to manage the documents to be shared among people involved in the aircraft's operation. ANA's pilots will also use the system to view their manuals as part of the electronic flight bag ("EFB"), a standard device installed in the cockpit of the soon-to-be-launched Boeing 787, the state-of-the-art jet that ANA will be the first in the world to fly.
Using xfy-based dynamic documents, ANA will deliver rapidly, constantly changing data to its pilots and maintenance crews, ensuring that only the most authoritative, up-to-date information reachesthose users. Moreover, ANA can use the dynamic documents to dynamically render specific views of information based on criteria such as user, role, point in a workflow process, or result of a web service query. In turn, dynamic documents display information that is the most relevant and appropriate to the context of its usage.
ANA had been studying the prospect of introducing a new system [IMAGE]in conjunction with the launching of the Boeing 787. Since the instructions and rulesto be provided by Boeing are written as XML documents, it is critical that the system providesthe freedom to edit in XML as well as an interface friendly to users who lack a background in XML.
ANA's decision to install the JustSystems dynamic document solution reflects the high regard ANA placed on the array of features, offered by the new system, that assist users in performing their tasks accurately and efficiently in a team-based environment. Such featuresrange from direct, word processor-like editing, to automatic extraction of revisions, comparisons of old-versus-new versions, appending reasons for changesat revised locations, and approval of revised content.
Boeing selected ANA as the launch customer for the Boeing 787, making ANA the world's first airline to pilot the aircraft. The most advanced aircraft today, the 787 featuresa wide variety of systems that implement some of the most cutting-edge technologiesavailable. Among these is the EFB, a flight deck computer system that displays not only an electronic version of the flight manual, but also the aircraft's position when taxiing at airports, contributing to improved safety and efficiency.
At ANA, instructions and regulations provided by aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing are edited to fit its own proprietary formats. These are then distributed as manuals to pilots and relevant departments.
The installation of the new dynamic document-driven system means that frequent changeswill be reflected comprehensively, allowing ANA to quickly provide in-flight and operations staffs with copiesof manuals and other printed materials that are guaranteed to have identical content. By preventing serious situations from arising due to defects in the flight manual, such as writing, printing, or circulation errors, ANA continuesto improve on the safety of its passengers, the company's highest priority.
For more information on JustSystems, please visit http://na.justsystems.com.
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JustSystems is a leading global software provider with a 27-year history of successful innovation in office productivity, information management, and consumer and enterprise software. With over 2,500 customers worldwide and annual revenuesover $110M, the company is continuing a global expansion strategy that includesthe launch of its new enterprise software offering called xfy (pronounced 'x-fie'), and XMetaL contentlifecycle solutions. JustSystems has worldwide office locations including global headquarters in Tokyo, and regional officesin New York, Palo Alto, Vancouver, and London. The company currently employs over 1,000 people. Major strategic partnerships include IBM, Oracle and EMC.For more information, please visit http://na.justsystems.com.
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