Partnering with
OAG Aviation Products and
Services – Moscow Jan 2011
John Islam
Product Manager
Introducing UBM…
United Business Media (UBM) is a leading global
business media company
our corporate offices are in London
we have 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries
we generated revenues of £847.6m and operating
profit of £171m in FY2009
we serve our markets through a number of carefully
selected specialist & market-leading divisions
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UBM: connecting global business communities
Data, information & market
intelligence, consulting
services, and news & events
for the global aviation industry.
The world’s leading
commercial news and
information distribution
service.
Leading integrated
media solutions
across 30 different
markets.
Providing unrivalled
content & thought
leadership across all
UBM divisions.
Leader in the provision of
information to, and promotional
opportunities for, the global
forest products industry.
Information provider to
the global trade, travel &
transportation market.
Information & education for
healthcare professionals and
patients around the world.
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Welcome to UBMA…
UBM Aviation (UBMA) is a global data & information
services business for the air transport industry
we are a global data and information services business for the air
transport industry.
we serve the passenger aviation, air cargo logistics, MRO, and
business travel communities with information products, analytical
tools, marketing solutions, consulting services, news and events.
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Beijing Tokyo
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Atlanta Manchester Amsterdam Miami
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Chicago
Washington DC
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Established in 2008, UBM Aviation employs 300+
people located across 10 offices worldwide.
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Singapore
Global business
London
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Strong brands
Distributing aviation data and intelligence for more
than 80 years, the UBMA businesses have a rich
heritage closely interwoven with the aviation markets
they operate in.
Trusted products & services
UBMA provides a wide range of Aviation Intelligence
that drives operational efficiencies, and end-customer
enhancements to the global aviation communities.
Data
Analytics
Consulting
Publications
Events
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Airlines
Airports & Airport Service
Providers
The Trusted Source
Travel Distribution &
Technology
Our customer base spans many
verticals: Airlines, Airports & Ground
Handling companies, MRO
Manufacturers
providers, manufacturers and
suppliers to the aviation industry,
online travel agencies & travel
distribution (GDS) businesses,
Cargo Logistics
government agencies, financial
services and consulting companies,
as well as corporations globally.
Government & Industry
Organizations
Finance & Consultancy
Hospitality
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Data, Services & Online
Global aviation information, data
analytics, marketing & consulting
services for the passenger
aviation, air cargo logistics &
business travel markets.
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Events: Exhibitions
The ‘must-attend’ exhibitions &
networking forums where airlines
and airports hold meet to develop
new aviation routes.
The premier event for everyone working
in the Commercial Aviation after-market.
The pre-eminent meeting place for the
industry’s key engine buyers and
leading suppliers & service providers.
Serving the North American MRO
industry to bring together the key
buyers &decision makers from
airlines & MRO organisations.
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The comprehensive portfolio of Aviation Intelligence…
Airlines
Travel Distribution
Airports & Airport Service Providers
Data
Analysis Tools
Marketing Solutions
Consulting Services
Financial Institutions
Manufacturers
Consultants
Hospitality
Government & Industry Organizations
Education, Research & Media
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…at the heart of Airline Distribution Services.
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Over the coming year it will track around
28 million departures.
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Every ten seconds a flight is updated on
the OAG system.
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How OAG helps Airlines & Airports
Every day we process more than 12,000
behalf of over 900 airlines
OAG, the data source for
the Aviation Industry!
• Over 28 million flights reside
in the database
• Over 3.3 billion operating &
2.2 billion marketing seats
changes on
• Over 46,000 city pairs
More than 75% of airlines’ are submitted with missing or incorrect
terminal information
More than 2,000 flights displayed by airlines are showing incorrect times
OAG makes 1.2 million+ corrections to ‘Traffic Restriction Codes’ prior
to distribution every year
Each year OAG process more than 1.1 million schedules records where
Daylight Saving Time is either missing or has been incorrectly supplied
There are approx 47,000 code-share flights every day, 15% of which
have discrepancies
OAG either inserts or amends more than 250,000 missing, or incorrect
‘Passenger Reservation Booking Classes’ prior to distribution every year
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OAG, the data source for
the Aviation Industry!
How OAG helps Airlines
generate sales
GDS
Online Travel
Agents
• 190 airlines update their
schedules every day
• Approximately 20% of the
database is refreshed daily,
95% weekly
Amadeus, Travelport,
TravelSky, Topaz, Infini
Expedia, Travelocity, Ebookers
Orbitz, Opodo, Lastminute
Search/Fare
Comparison
Sites
Skyscanner, Kayak, Bezurk, Farechase
Mobissimo, ITA, Farelogix, G2Switch
Marketing
Companies
OAG, Mobimate, Goldenware,
Verizon
Airline
Reservation
Systems
GDS Hosted, Navitaire, SITA, AIMS,
EDS/Shares
Airlin
e
Sales
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OAG, the data source for
the Aviation Industry!
How OAG processes airlines’ data
• 415 airlines are still updated
manually
• 268 airlines use SSIM
• 129 airlines use SSM
• 40 airlines use LINKS
OAG is the only company that provides the depth
of service for nearly 1,000 airlines.
validate
We perform 400
data integrity
checks to
ensure it
meets industry
standards
correct
We apply
customer
bespoke
processing to
‘fix’ the data
standards
add
We insert
missing data
elements e.g.
terminal codes,
meal codes
Send
We distribute
the data in line
with customers’
standard data
requirements
Deliver
We maximise sales
opportunities by
increasing distribution
via direct & indirect
marketing channels
Saving the industry millions of dollars, this process ensures only the
most up-to-date information is distributed to all sales channels.
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Products & Services for Airlines & Airports
Data
Analysis Tools
Schedules Data – SSIM, Web Services, customised
formats
NEW 2010 Schedules Dynamic
MCT Data
Seats Data
Fleet Data
Ancillary Aviation Data
Locations, DST, Decode files
Flight Status XML – push / pull
Schedules Analysis - MAX, i-Net and Connection
Builder
Global Traffic Data - Adjusted Bookings Data / ICAO
Fleet Analysis
Route Profitability - RoutePro
Financial & Operational Performance - T100, Form 41,
OD1A
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Data CAMRO, BAMROM, HAMRO, MAMRO, TAMRO
CO2 Calculator
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Products & Services for Airlines & Airports
Route Promotion
Marketing Solutions
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OAG Travel Planning Products
ARCS Connection display in GDS
Timetables
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Internet, OAG RouteMapper
PDR – Print & Web display, downloadable to PC,
PPC, Palm & Mobile
Flight Status Notification
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Consulting Services
Web
SMS, E-mail alerts,
FIDS
Business Planning
Air Service Development
Economic, Market Analysis & Forecasting
Industry Issue Analysis
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We have over 300 employees dedicated to the Aviation business.
We benefit and support the aviation business 365 days a year with
accurate and timely schedule distribution - showing intelligence
and care.
We are a “neutral” third party. We provide information and
analysis.
OAG is stronger than ever and corporately wealthy, with innovative
& up-to-date technologies.
We are the only “one stop specialist company” for information
solutions covering all areas of Commercial Aviation.
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The world’s leading travel planning services.
Business or pleasure, when planning your next trip or client's complex travel itinerary,
know that you have access to the most accurate, comprehensive, and unbiased flight
schedule information available.
For the Travel Planner
OAG Travel Planner Pro
Create complex trip plans for even the most discerning traveler, quickly and
easily. Access global flight and hotel information and build your traveler's itinerary
all from one online source.
OAG Flight Guide
The complete book of worldwide flight timetables. Access minimum connect
times, code share details, build connections and so much more.
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For the Traveler
. OAG Pocket Flight Guide
Printed regional guides dedicated to the traveler. Flight schedules within
and to/from a specific region - easily portable and always available.
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Why Russia for print publications
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3
2
4
3
5
3
5
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
5
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
5
5
4
4
2
2
4
5
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
2
3
1
1
3
4
2
4
5
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
5
4
2
3
3
3
4
3
1
3
2
4
4
5
4
4
2
5
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
3
3
5
2
3
1
3
3
3
1
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Kenya
Bahamas
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
Jamaica
2
4
4
1
2
3
2
3
Syria
Indonesia
2
3
3
1
2
3
3
3
Oman
N. Zealand
2
4
3
1
2
3
3
3
Israel
Sri Lanka
3
5
3
1
4
4
3
4
Kuwait
Australia
2
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
Qatar
China
3
3
2
1
3
4
3
4
Turkey
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
Russia
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
4
Romainia
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Poland
3
2
1
1
2
3
1
3
Hungary
3
3
2
1
3
3
1
3
Botswana
5
5
3
1
4
3
3
4
Ghana
3
5
1
1
2
3
2
3
Nigeria
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
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Algeria
Market Attraction: 1 = low 5 = high
Language/Literacy
Population
# of Flights
Local Presence UBM/UBMA/GSA
Internet Maturity
Postal Network/Distribution Cost
Salary Scale
Political/Business Indicators
India
Caricom
Pakistan
M. East
Brazil
S.E. Asia
Argentina
S.Continent
Columbia
S. America
Chile
Europe
Peru
South Africa
Africa
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2
3
1
3
3
3
1
Key
Phase 1
Phase 2
More Review needed
Language = Englsih speaking
Population = # in terms of w orld ranking source world factbook
# of flights = Flight w ithin & from the region source: OAG MAX
Local Presence = 1 = no presence
2= GSA
3 = UBM facility
4 = GSA & UBM facility
Internet Maturity = 3G coverage
Postal Netw ork/Distribution Cost = Cost to ship from exisitng print facilities
Salary Scale = Current product price v w eekly income
Political/Business Indicators = Freedom of mkt/Level of GDP source world factbook
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Corporate Travel Planning Tool
Travel Planner Pro
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Travel Planner Pro
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Travel Planner Pro
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Travel Planner Pro
Once you have created your itinerary, can email it or export it to
send for approval or to your travel provider, travel department for
pricing & booking
When you have received your final booking confirmations, Travel
Planner Pro provides a convenient booking confirmation tool to
record all of the final prices and booking references.
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For trusted & unbiased business travel information,
Travel Planning
Flight Status
Destination Guides
All scheduled
worldwide Flights
only OAG offers the complete source of flight & hotel data, travel
planning tools and flight guides to help you make better, more informed
travel decisions.
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The global leader in aviation intelligence
Questions?
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