?Our studies have identified clear and concrete benefits that are offered by the Jeppesen crew products, such as providing better support for our crew members when they enter their bids using an entry validation process,? said Rainer Hiltebrand, chief operating officer, Swiss.  ?Additionally, the new crew bidding and planning interfaces will be connected, creating a new system that will immediately present our crew members with scheduled assignments and available flights.?

The Jeppesen crew management system meets the demands of a rapidly evolving airline business environment, by adapting quickly to staff needs and market conditions.  The new system will also work to spread overall Swiss crew workload more evenly through a blend of ?preferential bidding? and ?fair share? crew rostering practices.  Jeppesen?s experience with both crew operating procedures was a positive determining factor for Swiss to sign the new agreement.

?The Jeppesen crew management system will help Swiss optimize their crew operations to reduce overhead costs and increase overall efficiency," said Thomas Wede, Jeppesen senior vice president and general manager, Aviation.  ?In a highly competitive commercial aviation marketplace, we are pleased to enter into this new partnership with a leading carrier of Europe by providing a high level of service and understanding the unique crew management needs of Swiss."