Multi-tiered, Web Enabled System
PC CLIENT / SERVER ENVIRONMENT
The Dash PC Client/Server designed programs automatically interface with each other and are capable of loading financial information into your finance programs. As each transaction is processed, all modules in the system will update and the financial information can be exported into your finance programs. Our standard file format has interfaced with common finance applications such as ACCPAC and QSP.
Interfacing of data eliminates the need for duplication of data entry thus saving time and resources while increasing accuracy in processing and maintaining up to date information. Additionally, the program modules have industry standard interfaces for use with electronic information sources (such as scanners, industry information files – aircraft readiness, BSP, TCN, Electronic Tickets, etc), eliminating the need for manual data entry processing. Use of the DASH family of programs significantly reduces manpower requirements and processing expenses.
Revenue Management
The DASH Revenue Management system, RATA, is comprised of Revenue Accounting and Ticketing Auditing modules. The program modules have industry standard interfaces for use with electronic information sources (BSP, ATPCO CIPS, TCN, IDEC, etc), eliminating the need for manual data entry processing while increasing accuracy in processing. Combined use of the interface programs significantly reduces manpower requirements and processing expenses.
Ticket Auditing Application
The DASH Ticket Auditing module is a powerful tool for airline operations. The system is designed to track the airline's auditor coupons from the time of electronic ticket number registration (or receipt from the printer) until all of the lifts and billings have been received and audited.
Key benefits and functional features:
Provides interactive data entry with online field editing and
audit trails.
Produces a variety of comprehensive sales analysis and statistical
reports such as charge sales by credit card type.
Provides analysis of unearned revenues by coupon complete with
summaries of fare, taxes, commissions and discounts
Online auditor inquiry showing complete history of ticket sale,
lifted coupons, refunds and debit or credit memorandums
Revenue protection through audit exception reports within
user-defined tolerances.
Provides refund summaries to facilitate refund check preparation.
Allows entry of fare breakdown by coupon, which is used to
automatically price lifted coupons or alert users to inward billing errors.
Control of issuing and auditing tickets for multiple ticket stock
types whether sold by company or travel agency.
Produces comprehensive stock transaction reports showing all
receipts, issues, transfers, returns and voids.
Enter reissues, refund, re-bills and credit/debit memos.
Interfaces with Revenue Accounting to automatically audit lifted
tickets with auditor coupons.
Automatically posts off line reissues to Revenue Accounting for
interline billings.
Entry and audit of Inward billings
Revenue Accounting Application
The DASH Revenue Accounting module provides a powerful set of tools for efficient processing of passenger flight coupons and determination of revenues. The programs have been designed to process large volumes of flight coupons using a minimum amount of time and resources. Electronic data sources, such as scanners, can be used very effectively with the system.
Key benefits and functional features:
Processes all lifted passenger tickets and miscellaneous billings
with single entry of coupon providing all billing and statistical reports
information.
Produces ACH and IATA reports including detail batch listing,
summary invoice and recap by carrier (for both sample and non-sample billings).
Includes automatic ticket pricing.
Provides performance reports on all flight segments and markets.
Tracks sales performance of travel agencies by agency or region.
Automatically converts funds based on foreign currency exchange
rates set by user.
Prepares on-line summary of passengers, revenue, commissions,
discounts, ASM's, RPM's, miles and load factor for each day.
Produces detailed analysis of all connecting passengers, both on
and off-line, for all or selected carriers and cities.
Reports fare analysis by fare type and market.
Includes detailed reporting for frequent flyer programs.
Produces reports required for ticket sampling.
Prepares summary of revenue by source code for posting to the
general ledger.
Maintenance, Inventory, Purchasing Management
The DASH Maintenance, Inventory, Purchasing Management system, MIPS, is comprised of Rotable Maintenance, Inventory and Purchasing modules. Interfacing of data eliminates the need for duplication of data entry thus increasing accuracy in processing, saving time and resources to obtain up to date information in the DASH MIPS and external finance programs. Additionally, the program modules have industry standard interfaces for use with electronic information sources (such as scanners, industry information files – aircraft readiness, etc), eliminating the need for manual data entry while increasing accuracy in processing. Use of the DASH MIPS programs significantly reduces manpower requirements and processing expenses.
Maintenance Application
The DASH Maintenance application has been designed as a comprehensive tool used to track serialized parts owned by an airline. Parts are controlled by the system from the point of receipt through usage, transfers or repairs and finally being scrapped. The system monitors maintenance requirements and provides accurate forecasting of current and future maintenance requirements. The programs have been designed to process large volumes of data using a minimum amount of time and resources. Electronic data sources, such as scanners, can be used very effectively with the system.
Maintenance Application Key benefits and functional features:
Provides interactive data entry with online field editing and
audit trails
Updates all aircraft and part records with minimum operator
input
Monitors maintenance requirements for all aircraft and rotable
parts, such as airworthiness directives, and service bulletins
Allows user to define aircraft types and maintenance programs
including initial, repetitive, or terminating maintenance requirements based on
hours, cycles, days, and/or months constraints
Forecasts manpower and maintenance requirements for requested
future time periods
Incorporates a system to assure compliance of aircraft inspections
and individual part maintenance
Produces work orders for use in scheduling daily
work
Provides on-line inquiries for aircraft or rotable parts. Some features include current status, times and
history
Incorporates features and statistics normally associated with
inventory and purchasing functions including the ability to store parts at any
number of inventory locations
Distinguishes between scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance
items
Analyses maintenance squawks to produce monthly alert levels for
each ATA chapter, which are compared to standard levels for exception reporting
Aircraft Modeling key benefits and functional features:
Allows the user to define an unlimited number of aircraft or
engine models
Simplifies the entry of new aircraft or engines into the
maintenance system
Ensures that all aircraft and engines have standard scheduled
maintenance items
Checks that all parts and maintenance requirements have been
properly assigned to an aircraft or engine
Assists in control of AD and SB compliance by tracking
applicability
Allows the user to compare an aircraft to a variety of models
including a minimum equipment list
Part Request key benefits and functional features:
Automatically issues pick sheet or purchase request based on
system availability of part requested
On line approval (with user defined parameters) for requested
parts
Complete tracking of part requests and part movements
System created audit trails showing complete history of request
Integrates with Maintenance, Inventory and Purchasing applications
thus ensuring accurate and up to date information
Promotes Employee accountability
Shipping Document key benefits and functional features:
Displays available stock locations and quantities for part number
being shipped
Allows changes and edits to the shipping document up to the time
it is finalized
Automatically moves parts being shipped to an inventory location
of TRAN {Shipping Doc #}
Upon receipt will set the part at the new location shelf/bin
Audit trail shows complete history of request and shipping
User defined parameters enable/disable various system attributes
to suit each individual carrier needs
Provides a variety of reporting capabilities
Key Component Tracking key benefits and functional features:
Daily TBO can be tracked on user defined key component
parts
Integrates with maintenance for removals and
replacements
Integrates with the entry of times flown for automatic set up of
the daily TBOs
Monthly aircraft summary showing all key components and daily
times
Employee Training key benefits and functional features:
Monitors employee licenses and courses
Complete history of training received
Automatically calculates due dates
Flexible system allows tracking of all employees (maintenance,
pilots etc)
Comprehensive reporting
Inventory Application
Aviation inventories are one of the major expenses that a carrier is faced with and one that can easily and unnecessarily escalate if not properly controlled. The DASH Inventory Control System is designed to closely control the inventory so that it is kept both minimal and adequate. By maintaining a minimal inventory and coordinating restocking with purchasing, the carrier can realize cost benefits by not overstocking items on hand.
The DASH Inventory Control System posts inventory transactions in an on-line environment, keeping the stock levels reported accurate and up-to-date. As daily transactions are processed in the inventory system, the stock status is immediately updated to reflect the correct inventory quantities and values. The DASH on-line environment can be interfaced with an outside financial program thus updating the general ledger as daily transactions are performed. By interfacing the DASH Inventory module to the financial programs, the ledger will reflect the accurate inventory value at any given time.
Key benefits and functional features:
Provides interactive data entry with online field editing and
audit trails.
Tracks inventory at multiple locations.
Automatically averages cost upon receipt of purchased item.
On‑line part inquiry including information such as status
and current cost.
Provides for requisitioning of parts for jobs and for
over-the‑counter sales.
Complete physical inventory section.
Produces comprehensive reports on demand such as statistical
analysis, detailed transactions and inventory value.
Tracks loan/borrow activity.
Purchasing Application
The DASH Purchasing Application is used to prepare and control purchase orders issued by a carrier. The Purchasing application, when used in conjunction with the DASH Inventory, Maintenance and Part Request/Shipping Document modules, is a comprehensive tool used to co ordinate timely purchases with carrier requirements.
One of the key features of the purchasing system is the ability to maintain vendor prices, lead times and discounts so that buying decisions reflect the best price as well as the time frame in which the parts will be received.
Key benefits and functional features:
Provides interactive data entry with online field editing and
audit trails.
Buyer's Guide purchase report for stock items approaching reorder
points.
Automatic purchase requests as generated by the Part Request
system
Allows complete purchase order maintenance including changes and
deletions prior to the issuance of a purchase order.
Permits access to inventoried parts by master part number as well
as the vendor's current or previous number.
Allow multiple vendors per part.
Automatically displays vendor's current selling price and discount
for the parts ordered.
Automatically updates on‑order status for inventoried parts.
Automatically updates inventory and statistics at time of receipt
of goods.
Reprints partially received purchase orders upon request, showing
current status of outstanding items.
Reports a detailed transactional history of receipts.
Allows on line inquiry to check the status of a purchase order.
Automatically updates part request upon receipt of goods