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skybook 1.38.0 Release Notes
Here is the December 2023 release notes update to skybook version 1.38.0. If you would like to take a closer look at the latest release features and enhancements, you can chat to our team.
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Record Vault
In order to improve user experience, the Record Vault module has moved within the Reporting & Analytics module.
Navigation has been improved and all flight sector data is now consolidated in the one area allowing users a better insight to their flight data.
Once in the Record Vault, you can view the following data via the 4 icon options in the top right:
1 - Sector History
In the Sector History page you can select the ellipsis at the end of each sector row, to view the additional options menu:
- Sector Data - see below for further details.
- Voyage Report pdf
- Flight Tracking file
2 - OFP History
In the OFP History page you can select the ellipsis at the end of each sector row, to view additional options menu:
- View OFP
- Download OFP
3 - Download Documents option
This feature allows you to download multiple OFPs by selecting the tick box at the beginning of the required sector.
The Download Documents icon will display the number of documents you have selected and give you the following options when selected:
- Voyage Report PDF(s)
- Sector Info CSV
4 - Allow Grid Editing
With Allow Grid Editing selected and the icon remaining blue, when selecting the column ellipsis the drop down menu appears.
In addition to the sort and filter options you can edit your view further:
- Hide
- Show columns
- Pin to left
- Pin to right
EFB data dashboard within Record Vault
The completed flight data is synced from the EFB application to the Ground Portal and is viewable on the new dashboard below within the Record Vault.
The following information can be viewed via the top headings on this dashboard within the Sector Data option of the Record Vault.
Sector Summary
- Status
- Crew
- Departure Delays
- Fuel Comparison
Reports
- Commanders Report
- Delay Reports
- Ground Services
- De-icing
Pre-Flight
- Pre-journey Log
- APU
- Fuel
- ATIS/ATC
- Last Minute Change
- EJL Comments
- CAT B Airport Declaration
- Sign Pre-Flight
In-Flight
- ATIS/ATC
- Off Blocks
- Take off Performance
- Loadsheet
- APU
- RVSM Check
- Landing Performance
- Actual Cruise FL
Post-Flight
- ATIS and Clearance
- Times
- Approach Types
- Handling Pilot
- Landing/Cycles
- Arrival Airport
- Fuel
- Landing Events
- Performance
- APU
- EJL Comments
- Tech Log
- Sign off
Nav Log
- Enroute notes
- Waypoints
- RVSM
Assets
- EFF’s
- Documents
- Forms
- Sector Attachments
- Voyage Data
Air Traffic Messages
This page features a table containing any ATC messages.
Library
This page features a table containing saved documentation.
ETOPS/EDTO range rings Settings
Customers are now able to configure ETOPS/EDTO range ring radius if their company flight plans do not contain all of the information required.
The enhancement enables the configuration of ETOPS range ring rule times and distances per fleet and aircraft via the ETOPS range rings Settings>Fleet page. It ensures the rule time included in the plan matches a customer-configured time in the ETOPS range ring settings page and uses the customer-configured distance to draw the range rings on the charts.
The implementation will involve updating the Fleet menu settings to include a new option to open the new ETOPS/EDTO setting.
The ETOPS range ring settings page allows customers to add their preferred rule times and distances when the operator setting is enabled. The system uses these customer-configured settings to draw the range rings on the charts.
ETOPS Release and Arrival Sheet alternate times
Previously, the Arrival Sheet and ETOPS Planning sheet within Dispatch displayed the same time for all Alternate airfields within +/- 1 hour of the ETA. This has now been changed for each Alternate airfield to display its time based upon arrival time set in the DP002 message.
Aircraft registration mismatch
To provide better situational awareness, this feature highlights occurences of aircraft registration mismatch between schedule changes and an updated OFP to dispatch staff. The mismatch is highlighted on the Dispatch grid and Ops Board.
skybook EFB updates
Customers can now request that fields within the v2 skybook EFB application be customised. Fields can now be renamed or hidden specific to customer requirements. For further information, please speak with your skybook representative.
Pre-Flight
Fields within the Pre-Flight section that can be either hidden or renamed are as follows:
- Pre-Journey-Log
- APU
- ATIS / ATC
- Crew
- Sign Off
Note: The Fuel section cannot be hidden or fields renamed. Only the Fuel module title can be renamed and will also show on the Summary page.
In-Flight
Fields within the In-Flight section that can be either hidden or renamed are as follows:
- ATIS/ATC
- Off Blocks
- Commanders Report
Note: The Title, Date/Time, Phase, Purpose, Categorisation and Period fields cannot be hidden. These fields can be renamed with the exception of Categorisation and Period.
- Delays
- Loadsheet/APU
- Ground Services
Note: The Type and Quantity fields cannot be hidden but can be renamed.
- Anti-ice
Note: The Ground Type and Area fields cannot be hidden but can be renamed.
- Cruise Level
Post-Flight
Fields within the Post-Flight section that can be either hidden or renamed are as follows:
- ATIS and Clearance
- Approach Types
- Handling Pilot
- Landing/Cycles
- Arrival Airport
- Landing Events
- APU
- EJL Comments
Note: The Fuel, Times and Post-Flight Sign-Off section cannot be hidden. The Fuel section and most elements of the Post-Flight Sign-Off section cannot be renamed.
EJL email - Additional information
In order to provide useful information to the sender, the EJL email will contain more additional information.
The following additional details will now be included within the EJL email sent:
- Departure airfield;
- Arrival airfield;
- ATD;
- Delay details;
- ATA;
- EJL disbribution list.
The EJL email subject title has been reworded to the following:
'EJL for Callsign, Reg, Date of flight, STD and Crew Members rank and name'.
Integration updates
Replace current JND NOTAM process
The Jeppesen JND service used to obtain Jeppesen NOTAMs from is being sunset and replaced with the NOTAM Cloud Service (NCS). NOTAMs will continue to be delivered to customers after JND service is stopped as the JND SFTP integration is replaced with NCS API integration.
NPS survey
We have now added a ‘No, thank you’ option when asking users to complete the survey; this will ensure the user is not asked again about completing the survey until another one is released.
ARINC 633 supplement formats
EFFs received into and created by the system will now support ARINC 633 supplement format 3 and 4 standards. ARINC 633 supplement 2 standard will continue to be supported.
You can learn more about skybook or get in touch and we will arrange a demonstration, or read more about the latest Record Vault features.
