USA — Regional airline Republic Airways has signed a multi-year agreement to implement Flightscape – Powered by CAE, marking a significant step in its digital transformation of operational systems. The adoption includes a full suite of tools aimed at modernising crew and movement management processes.

• Republic Airways will implement Flightscape’s NextGen Crew Manager, Crew Access, Movement Manager, and Unified Task Board modules.

• The decision followed a comprehensive evaluation, with Republic highlighting Flightscape’s agility, scalability, and innovation in operations support.

• The modular SaaS platform from Flightscape – a CAE-powered solution launched in 2025 – aims to unify operational systems and enhance proactive, data-driven decision-making.

• This development highlights CAE’s growing role in digital airline operations, expanding beyond training and simulation into software that integrates crew management, OCC operations, and disruption recovery.

• Republic Airways’ leadership noted that leveraging advanced digital tools is critical to ensuring operational efficiency and reliability across its network of nearly 1,000 daily flights.

• For the pilot training ecosystem, this transition underscores the need for alignment between training providers and operational technologies, particularly in preparing pilots to operate in digitally integrated airline environments.

• The move may influence similar regional carriers to evaluate digital upgrades, potentially increasing demand for training aligned with operations management systems.

Statements

• “Republic is looking forward to taking this next step with a long-term partner in advancing operational efficiency and reliability. Leveraging advances and innovation in technology to manage our day-to-day operation will maintain Republic’s commitment to operational excellence.” – Paul Kinstedt, Chief Operating Officer, Republic Airways

• “Innovation is at the heart of Flightscape’s value to airlines. Our modular platform delivers real-time operational intelligence, enabling carriers to respond faster, optimize performance, and navigate disruption with confidence. That forward-thinking capability — paired with our steadfast commitment to partnership — is what made Flightscape the right fit for Republic.” – Pascal Grenier, President, Flightscape

Source: CAE
Photo Credit: Republic Airways