JetBlue Airways Selects Multiple PASSUR(R) Products
GREENWICH, Conn., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Megadata Corporation (OTC: MDTA) announced today that JetBlue Airways has contracted for multiple PASSUR applications to enhance operations and reduce costs. Application software to be used includes PASSUR Portal(TM); PASSUR Pulse(TM) and FlightPerform(TM).
'Today we're looking for every opportunity to reduce costs while continuing to provide our superior service; the PASSUR suite of tools helps us to be ready for aircraft when they arrive, connect customers more efficiently, and analyze our operations to ensure we are maximizing productivity,' said Michael Welch, Director of Operations, JFK. 'The people from Megadata listened to our key issues and returned with targeted solutions -- we have a good partnership.'
'JetBlue had a unique set of challenges and our development and marketing team assembled the right package to address their requirements,' said Jim Barry, Megadata President and CEO. 'Every dollar counts today and we're continuing to develop product innovations that help airlines reduce costs, while providing operational improvements that flow directly to the customer in the form of better flight status information, on-time performance, and completed connections.'
PASSUR Portal is at the heart of the PASSUR Collaborative Decision Making approach, providing an instant, live snapshot of vital operational information on a 'web dashboard' of multiple information sets derived from the one-of-a- kind PASSUR database, and tools for instant information sharing and communication among all users. Portal is the main access point for all other PASSUR web services.
PASSUR Pulse gives airlines easily distributed access to operations and performance reports from the unique PASSUR database of flight information, through a secure web site.
FlightPerform is the industry 'gold standard' for airspace visualization, for those customers that need the most dependable, reliable capability to guide their operations in real time. FlightPerform is a live flight and airspace analysis and awareness system using air traffic management-style displays and tools, used by airlines and airports for real-time dispatch, arrivals and facilities management.
About JetBlue
In the six years since its launch, JetBlue Airways has focused on creating a new airline category -- an airline that offers value, service and style. Based out of New York City, the low-cost carrier currently serves 40 destinations with more than 440 flights daily. Onboard JetBlue, customers enjoy roomy leather seats and 36 channels of free DIRECTV(r) programming, the most live TV available on any airline. (DIRECTV(r) service is not available on flights outside the continental United States; however, where applicable FOX InFlight is offered complimentary on these routes. FOX InFlight is a trademark of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. JetBlue's in-flight entertainment is powered by LiveTV, a wholly owned subsidiary of JetBlue.) On flights longer than two hours, a selection of first-run movies and bonus features from FOX InFlight(tm) is also available. JetBlue offers customers generous brand name snacks and beverages, including freshly brewed Dunkin' Donuts coffee, and delicious wines selected by the airline's Low Fare Sommelier, Josh Wesson from Best Cellars. On overnight flights from the West, the airline now offers Shut- Eye Service, with a Shut-Eye Kit(tm) designed exclusively for JetBlue by Bliss Spa and other special amenities including a 'good morning' hot towel service. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com.
About Megadata
Megadata owns and operates PASSUR, a national network of multiple, live flight information sources feeding a single, integrated database that is becoming the de facto standard of independent, complete, timely, and accurate information for the aviation industry. It includes the unique network of PASSUR radar installations in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company's principal business is the delivery of flight information, application software, and web-delivered collaborative decision tools to the aviation industry and organizations that serve, or are served, by the aviation industry. Megadata distributes its products through a direct sales force, and through premier aviation decision-support technology firms.
Visit Megadata's web site at www.passur.com for updated products, solutions and PASSUR news.
The forward-looking statements in this news release relating to management's expectations and beliefs are based on preliminary information and management assumptions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ in material respects, including those related to customer needs, budgetary constraints, competitive pressures, the success of airline trials, the profitable use of the Company's owned PASSURs located at major airports, the Company's maintenance of above average quality of its product and services, as well as potential regulatory changes. Further information regarding factors that could affect the Company's results is contained in the Company's SEC filings, including the October 31, 2005 Form 10-K and April 31, 2006 Form 10- Q.
SOURCE Megadata Corporation
Source: PR Newswire (July 20, 2006 - 8:01 AM EST)
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