Istanbul, Türkiye – based EASA-certified aeronautical data provider KEYVAN Aviation and Japanese technology company MTI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop integrated digital aviation solutions, enhancing real-time weather-aware flight planning for manned and unmanned aviation operations globally.

• KEYVAN Aviation and MTI have agreed to collaborate on a unified platform combining:

  • MTI’s 3D aviation weather visualization

  • KEYVAN’s certified global navigation database

• The solution will enable real-time and forecasted weather data to be overlaid onto flight routes in a portable 3D environment.

• The aim is to support:

  • Optimized route planning

  • Enhanced fuel efficiency

  • Greater operational safety

  • Informed risk assessment in weather-sensitive or complex airspace environments

• The integrated platform targets use across a wide range of aviation operations, including:

  • Airline dispatch

  • Business jet and rotorcraft pilots

  • UAV and autonomous drone operators

  • Airport and air navigation service providers

• The collaboration aligns with digital transformation trends and is designed to support future applications in:

  • Urban air mobility (UAM)

  • Advanced air cargo logistics

  • Autonomous air operations

Statement’s:

• “Reliable and up-to-date aeronautical data is fundamental to the safety, efficiency, and digital transformation of aviation operations. This MoU… represents a significant step towards enhancing data-driven aviation capabilities through joint innovation and expertise exchange,” said Serkan Pusat, Aeronautical Data Production Manager, KEYVAN Aviation.

• “MTI Ltd. is committed to improving safety and efficiency as well as reducing costs for aviation operators through our innovative weather technologies. We see this MoU… as an important step towards realizing these goals,” said Susumu Ogawa, Head of the Weather Business Department, MTI

About KEYVAN
KEYVAN  Aviation is a globally recognized provider of cutting-edge aviation navigation databases and related services. As one of only four EASA-approved companies worldwide, and the first in Turkey, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for airlines, airports, and flight simulation industries. KEYVAN Aviation offers Big Data solutions and services in the aviation field, including with the approved Aeronautical and Navigation Database for Aircraft Avionics Systems, Flight Simulators and Flight Planning systems, Government and Military Data, Helicopter Operation Data, Global Airport Data, Global Runway Data, Airports Performance Data, Airports and FIR charges Database and many other tailored data solutions. KEYVAN Aviation support the flight operations with real-time NOTAM and METAR/TAF solutions together with Flight charts for IFR, VFR, Enroute, SID/STAR/APPROACH charts in GEO Pdf or Digital format.

About MTI
MTI Ltd. is a leading IT company based in Tokyo, Japan. We specialize in providing innovative IT solutions to a wide range of users, including government agencies, corporate entities, and private individuals. MTI Ltd. has also been active in the meteorological field for many years, including collaboration with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). MTI Ltd. provides weather solutions to aviation operators through its domestic ARVI desktop weather solution and global 3D ARVI portable application, offering high-precision weather data in an intuitive format.

Source: KEYVAN
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