Flygprestanda AB
Encyclopedia
Flygprestanda AB is a Swedish aviation
company specializing in the support of takeoff
and landing
calculations. This is done in part through their 'Guru' software, powered by an airport database derived partly from national Aeronautical Information Publications
and NOTAMS
. As of january 2011, the database covers more than 6000 airports.
One of their other core services is the creation of Route Performance Manuals, which deal with the efficiency of aircraft operations. Flygprestanda were present during the 2008 Middle East Business Aviation Association
conference, showcasing their 'Guru' software , and again in 2010 focusing on a new product called FOCS dealing with flight scheduling, planning
, route finding & ATC
filing services. The company is ISO 9001 certified and have a secondary office in the United States
Aviation
Aviation is the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft. Aviation is derived from avis, the Latin word for bird.-History:...
company specializing in the support of takeoff
Takeoff
Takeoff is the phase of flight in which an aerospace vehicle goes from the ground to flying in the air.For horizontal takeoff aircraft this usually involves starting with a transition from moving along the ground on a runway. For balloons, helicopters and some specialized fixed-wing aircraft , no...
and landing
Landing
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calculations. This is done in part through their 'Guru' software, powered by an airport database derived partly from national Aeronautical Information Publications
Aeronautical Information Publication
In aviation, an Aeronautical Information Publication is defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization as a publication issued by or with the authority of a state and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation...
and NOTAMS
NOTAM
NOTAM or NoTAM is the quasi-acronym for a "Notice To Airmen". NOTAMs are created and transmitted by government agencies and airport operators under guidelines specified by Annex 15: Aeronautical Information Services of the Convention on International Civil Aviation...
. As of january 2011, the database covers more than 6000 airports.
One of their other core services is the creation of Route Performance Manuals, which deal with the efficiency of aircraft operations. Flygprestanda were present during the 2008 Middle East Business Aviation Association
Middle East Business Aviation Association
Middle East Business Aviation Association or MEBAA, is a non-profit corporation based in Dubai, UAE. The Association has existed since 2004 and as of this writing, represents 62 members....
conference, showcasing their 'Guru' software , and again in 2010 focusing on a new product called FOCS dealing with flight scheduling, planning
Flight planning
Flight planning is the process of producing a flight plan to describe a proposed aircraft flight. It involves two safety-critical aspects: fuel calculation, to ensure that the aircraft can safely reach the destination, and compliance with air traffic control requirements, to minimise the risk of...
, route finding & ATC
Air traffic control
Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other...
filing services. The company is ISO 9001 certified and have a secondary office in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...