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Key takeaways from the 2025 Defence iQ International Military Helicopter Conference: ‘Delivering the Next Generation of Rotary Capabilities to 2040 and Beyond’

Posted on March 20, 2025 by comply365new - Blog

Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and persistent technological development, this year’s International Military Helicopter Conference proved an invaluable opportunity for over 60 nations to come together to discuss the changing face of air superiority (the degree to which a side holds control of air power over opposing forces) and how technology transformation can drive significant operational efficiencies.

Addressing the theme of ‘Delivering the Next Generation of Rotary Capabilities to 2040 and Beyond’, key discussions revolved around the rapid development of software, platforms, and personnel. Reflecting the overarching message that in tomorrow’s battlespace, the only certainty is uncertainty, the following key areas explore current situations and pressing developments leaders must embrace for air superiority.

Digital Transformation to Overcome Operational Challenges for Platforms & Personnel With the rapid pace of technological development that has characterized recent decades, it comes as no surprise that digital transformation was a key focal point in many presentations such as the capability of software to enable warfighters to increase capacity at scale. Many foresee artificial intelligence as the apex of this trend, enabling autonomous systems to operate in the field, and increasing fleet availability through predictive maintenance. However, there are also existing software solutions helping resource-scarce forces do more with less, both in terms of platforms and personnel. Software develops at a faster pace than hardware, enabling developments to be put in the hands of warfighters to increase operational tempo and empowering personnel. For example, on the battlefield, mission-critical information can be made available to the right people at the right time using innovative, digital first content management solutions to help drive pace, reducing risk of operating with outdated information, and the potentially fatal impact of errors that can incur.

Digital to Extend the ‘Operating Life’ of Platforms
It is widely acknowledged that a large number of medium rotorcraft in NATO countries are reaching end of life between 2035-2059; while maintenance and overhaul/replacement places a significant strain on financial and labor resources, forces can exploit the benefits of digital transformation in a digital-first approach to be more agile and empowered. For example, simulators are becoming more widely used to train personnel in a controlled environment, without the need to add flight-hours to platforms, thus increasing the longevity of aircraft and crucial parts.

Interoperability and Collaboration to Amplify Resources and Drive Efficiencies
To maximize effect in a cohesive ‘system of systems’, a collaborative approach is integral to the success of allied militaries, in face of time and resource scarcity. In order to facilitate effective inter- and intra-force collaboration, interoperability and communality were deemed the two most critical factors; be it similarity of physical or digital assets, the ability to leverage allies’ resources and find common pathways for maintenance – mutuality will result in faster operational tempo and greater agility.

Working with greater cohesion in this way will also enable effective task swarming, bringing together multiple systems to maximize effect. By embracing a minilateralist approach, with groups of nations working together to pursue mutual goals, allies can strengthen their resilience against increasingly complex threats.

Collaboration with Industry – ‘Those who mobilize fastest will win’
Equally, speakers pointed to improved collaboration with industry as being a crucial factor in ongoing air superiority. While siloed operations and lengthy procurement processes have affected the speed of implementation, leaders urged for a change in relationship between industry and militaries, stating, ‘Those who mobilize fastest will win’. With a number of NATO nations increasing defense spending, speakers reiterated the importance of investing in R&D, recognizing the capacity of technology industry partners to drive innovation: ‘The market is pushed forward by civilian and commercial organizations; fresh thinking and accessible requirements iterate faster through spiral development’.

By bringing together the expertise of commercial aviation, industry, and armed forces, militaries can gain the winning edge, optimizing resources and developing at pace across multi-domain operations.

Data Exploitation and Data-Driven Decision-Making
Globally, armed forces are recognizing the strategic potential of historic data to shape future operations. By amalgamating data, forces can combine hindsight on past operations with insight into today’s battlespace, giving foresight to tomorrow’s challenges. To reach the ‘bigger value picture’, the approach has two stages, symbiotically delivering effect: data exploitation and data-driven decision-making. The former focuses on the ongoing analysis of information, leading to the latter, whereby data is used to inform action, improving operations, training, innovation and sustainment.

An obstacle facing many nations today is the sheer volume of data – to lay the foundation of the future force, dedicated resource must be identified to harness the power of data, turning information to optimization. While large quantities of data can provide more accurate means of pattern identification, organizations worldwide are faced with the challenge of poor-quality data. In order to draw effective learnings, data must be organized, secure, accessible and usable, therefore the clean-up of stagnant ‘data lakes’ must take priority before it can reliably inform decisions.

While effective data exploitation will benefit personnel in any function, the user groups can be split into two distinct areas: data experts and domain experts. Data scientists have the experience and opportunity to tackle large-scale projects, with subject matter expertise necessary to leverage complex tools. However, domain experts will benefit from data that is easy to access and understand and that enables warfighters to make rapid data-driven decisions in the field.

Information Superiority
As much as existing data is critical in shaping future strategy, information superiority is seen as the ‘key to success’ in active and ongoing conflict. Speakers observed that what makes current conflict different to the recent past is the mass upon which it is fought; the width of today’s battlefront necessitates that crew operate with the right information at the right moment, while avoiding ‘cockpit information overload’.

To maintain a high operational tempo, leaders must effectively manage and prioritize the mass of information presented to personnel in the multi-domain sphere. Faced with the challenge of maintaining trust in information presented in the cockpit, forces are embracing the digital delivery of assets as a fundamental tool to drive efficiency while elevating compliance. Compared to paper manuals and sortie briefings, digitized operational content management reduces risk of flying with outdated information, as well as mitigating the loss of sensitive material. When implementing such tools, there are the following factors that forces must consider:

The solution must be tailored and tested in the domain

Accessible online and offline

Content must be easily filtered

Content must be intuitive to use and provide delta updates for resilience in data-scarce areas.

Conclusion
To collectively ensure resilience in an evolving, congested battlespace, nations must embrace a digital-first approach, characterized by a risk-conscious implementation of innovative hardware and software. To remain future-facing and delivery focused while evolving at pace, it is evident that armed forces must collaborate, using the tried and tested technology and practices of allies and industry to maximize effect at speed. Modern warfare presents new challenges each day – therefore, technology must keep pace with the speed of change to maintain air superiority.

At Comply365, we leverage decades of technology expertise across both civil and military aviation to support armed forces across the globe with a digital-first approach to operations, safety and training; maximizing efficiency, productivity and sustainability for Defense organizations, across all air, engineering, maintenance and ground operations documentation, training programs and safety management.

As the technology partner for over 140 civil and military aviation organizations across their flight operations, safety management and training management, we empower their workforce through agile digital transformation.

Learn more about the Comply365 offering for the Defense sector at: https://comply365.com/defense

Comply365 Integrates Qualtero to Advance Vision of Unified Offering

Posted on March 17, 2025 by comply365new - News

Reflects Vision of Delivering Singular Connected Platform Across Operations, Compliance, Safety and Training to Global Customer Base

Beloit, Wis. / Bristol, England / Tel Aviv, Israel – March 17, 2025 – Comply365, LLC (“Comply365”), a leading global provider of operational content, safety, and training management solutions for the aviation, rail, defense, and space industries, announced today that Qualtero Limited (“Qualtero”), a training management specialist acquired in a transaction announced in September 2024, will be taking on the Comply365 brand as the combined company leverages its extensive expertise and cutting-edge technology to create unparalleled value for its global customer base.

By transitioning Qualtero to the Comply365 brand and platform, the company reinforces its vision of being a singular, unified partner with an integrated offering that empowers customers to drive interconnectivity across mission-critical areas, including operations, compliance, safety, and training.

Ilia Kostov, CEO of Comply365, said, “Comply365 has a unique opportunity to offer a stronger, interconnected platform across operations, compliance, safety, and training, with closer integration of data across these domains. Transitioning Qualtero to Comply365 ensures we go to market as a unified solution with a unified value proposition. This move also reinforces Comply365’s global presence, supporting ongoing innovation and expansion into our core markets.”

As part of the brand integration, the product names “Fox” and “Qualtero” for the respective Training Management and Training & Qualification Management Systems will continue to be retained, preserving the trust and familiarity these names have built with airline and military customers worldwide.

About Comply365

Comply365 is a leading provider of Operational Content Management, Safety Management and Training Management in the highly regulated industries of aviation, defense, rail and space. Comply365 provides a powerful combination of expertise and products underpinned by unified best practices, empowering its customers to elevate operational excellence, transform safety management and training management, with closer integration of relevant data sets across domains. Comply365 product portfolio ensures its customers’ crews and assets are always geared for peak operational performance, unlocking unparalleled financial and operational gains through more streamlined, robust and agile operations. Comply365 is the trusted technology partner of many of the most progressive aviation, defense, rail and aerospace organizations worldwide. For more information, please visit comply365.com.

Navigating the Skies with Data & Technology – Comply365 Insights from the IATA World Data Symposium 2025

Posted on March 10, 2025 by comply365new - Blog

Following the IATA World Data Symposium which took place in Dublin in February, we share the Comply365 take on some of the key trends emerging from the conference sessions and discussions with airlines at the event. The IATA WDS theme ‘Digital skies, unleashing the power of Data in Aviation’ explored the latest innovations in data that are transforming the world of aviation.

Here is the Comply365 take on some of the most important themes from IATA WDS:

Real-Time Data for Real-Time Decisioning
Supplying the pilot with pertinent information to aid their decision-making process combining data from different systems that empowers the pilot to make more informed data-driven decisions over and above what aircraft instruments are displaying.

Rapid digital decisioning is essential to the future of the connected, digital first airline. Every airline has data that holds critically important information that could transform their performance. But accessing, managing and using it can be a huge problem, especially when it’s stored in multiple formats across different departments, making it hard to identify, investigate, analyse and share in a productive and proactive way.

Sophisticated data analytics and digital decisioning tools are an absolute must to provide airlines with intuitive, intelligent data access and visualization, helping them to make faster data-driven decisions. This is something we are laser focused on at Comply365 with PureIntel – which has simplicity of data access, a highly intuitive user experience and speed to insight at its core.

Data Silos Need to be Addressed
Data silos across the airline persist and the need for integration with existing and new systems needs to be advanced. While airlines continue to have these data silos, opportunities to drive efficiencies via a 360 view of the operation will be missed.

Combining Data Provides the True Value
Airlines are increasingly recognizing that while individual data sets from various operational areas can offer useful insights on their own, the real value emerges when these disparate data sources are integrated and analyzed collectively. By combining data from different domains—such as operations, safety, and training—airlines can uncover deeper insights that would not be possible through isolated data sets. These areas are not only interconnected but are also critical to the smooth, efficient functioning and enhanced safety of airline operations. For instance, operational data might provide insights into training needs and potential safety risks, and training data can shed light on the operational readiness and effectiveness of crew members. When these datasets are combined, airlines can identify patterns and correlations that lead to more informed, data-driven decisions that enhance performance, minimize risks, improve training programs, and ultimately create a safer and more efficient flying experience. This holistic approach ensures that airlines are not just responding to isolated issues but are proactively addressing challenges across interconnected operational domains, maximizing both efficiency and safety.

Prioritization of Data Projects – Where to Invest?
Data analysts in airlines are operating in an uncertain environment – they are unsure which data projects will reap the best ROI and how to identify important data points amongst the noise. Many airline data projects fail because they start with too big of a scope and it takes too long to show the value of advanced analytics. This also presents an exciting opportunity for a data product that unearths the relevant data to drive a desired outcome for example improving operational efficiency, improving aircraft throughput etc. There is a clear demand for data products that can distill vast amounts of complex information into actionable insights, focusing on the most relevant data points that drive desired outcomes.

Data Governance Controls for AI
As the volume of data continues to grow at an unprecedented rate and becomes increasingly integrated with AI, establishing trust through robust data governance is more critical than ever. Airlines are taking proactive measures to ensure that they maintain meticulous data governance frameworks alongside a well-defined data strategy. This approach serves as a foundation for demonstrating control over how data is handled and processed, which is especially important as AI becomes a driving force in enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. By adhering to stringent governance practices, airlines can reassure both customers and business partners that they are responsibly managing sensitive data and applying AI technologies ethically and securely.

While the goal is to leverage AI to enhance teams and supercharge efforts, this must be all while adopting a responsible approach with AI to gain confidence, experience, and gain the trust of the airline users and regulators – which requires transparency, testing, and time. By ensuring transparency and rigor in their data governance practices, airlines can foster confidence in their AI initiatives, creating a balance between technological advancement and responsible stewardship of customer data.

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At Comply365, our ongoing investment in PureIntel data analytics platform is to specifically address many of the above issues. Data is both an opportunity and an ongoing challenge to navigate given the vast data sets available. Being a data-empowered airline is the holy grail and will unlock significant efficiencies.

PureIntel by Comply365 is a dynamic business intelligence and data analytics platform that sets new benchmarks for the speed and ease of data-informed decision making across airline operations and safety. The self-serving data analytics platform enables users to create and distribute critical operational and safety insights with ease, and define data driven alerts for proactive risk management and to increase operational efficiency.

Learn more about PureIntel by Comply365

Comply365 Appoints Chris Krackeler as Chief Revenue Officer

Posted on February 18, 2025 by comply365new - News

Strategic Hire of Software Industry Veteran Focused on Further Driving Comply365’s Growth Strategy and Customer Success

Beloit, Wis. / Bristol, England / Tel Aviv, Israel – February 18, 2025 – Comply365, LLC (“Comply365”), a leading global provider of operational content, safety and training management solutions for the aviation, rail, defense and space industries, announced today the appointment of Chris Krackeler as Chief Revenue Officer, to further accelerate the organization’s growth strategy. Chris steps into the role of CRO at a pivotal period for the Comply365 as it advances its mission to create a best-in-class, integrated offering to elevate safety, training and operational performance for Comply365’s broad global customer base.

Joining the Comply365 Executive Leadership team, Chris brings extensive commercial expertise with more than 25 years of experience in driving growth strategies for market-leading SaaS organizations.

“I’m thrilled to join the talented team at Comply365 during such an exciting phase for the company and its customers across aviation, defense, rail and space,” said Chris Krackeler. “Comply365’s market-leading product suite, dedication to innovation and customer success, along with its vision for a fully integrated platform across safety, operations, and training for a global customer base, is truly impressive. I’m eager to contribute to Comply365’s continued growth and help strengthen its position as a market leader.”

“We’re excited to have Chris join the Comply365 team,” said Ilia Kostov, CEO of Comply365. “With his wealth of experience in leading high-performance commercial teams within fast-paced SaaS companies, Chris is the perfect leader to drive our growth, broaden our market reach and enhance customer value. His expertise in business operations and understanding of customer needs, combined with his dedication to creating strong, sustainable growth strategies, make him a vital asset to the team.”

Prior to joining Comply365, Chris was the Chief Revenue Officer for Accredible, a fast-growing tech company, where he oversaw all Go-to-Market initiatives. Before that, Chris served as a President & GM at Blackbaud, a SaaS company which has grown to more than $1 billion in recurring revenue.

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Comply365 and Emirates Renew Partnership for Superior Operational Performance

Posted on February 12, 2025 by comply365new - News

Beloit, Wis. / Bristol, England / Dubai, UAE – February 12, 2025 – Comply365, LLC (“Comply365”), a leading global provider of operational content, safety and training management solutions for the global aviation industry, today announced that it has renewed its longstanding partnership with Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, continuing their collaboration for another five years to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence with the market-leading DocuNet platform. 

As part of this renewed agreement, Emirates will widen its adoption of Comply365’s industry leading document management platform, DocuNet, to streamline the creation, distribution, and maintenance of operational manuals for the airline, which currently serves 148 cities in 80 countries across six continents on its fleet of nearly 260 aircraft from its hub in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Adding DocuNet Authoring to the airline’s existing DocuNet usage, Emirates benefits from the most comprehensive, end-to-end operational content management uniquely provided by DocuNet, comprising DocuNet Authoring and DocuNet Managed Service, as a highly effective hybrid document management approach; as well as full mobile platform capability (iOS, Windows, Android), all of which are fully integrated. This empowers Emirates to standardize the authoring and distribution of content across the airline at scale, provide end users with a consistent document interface and with the flexibility to adapt to different Emirates processes, aircraft types, departments and teams, which significantly improves productivity and operational efficiency.

“We are very pleased to announce our renewed partnership with Emirates, a renowned leader in global aviation,” said Comply365 CEO, Ilia Kostov. “Our extended relationship reflects the trust Emirates places in Comply365 and DocuNet to support the efficiency, compliance and performance of its flight operations while simplifying the experience for its crews. As one of the world’s largest airlines, superior operational performance is paramount. We look forward to continuing to support Emirates in achieving operational excellence and maintaining the highest standards of compliance while embracing innovative solutions for continued growth.”

ENDS

About Comply365

About Emirates

Emirates is the world’s largest international airline, connecting travellers to more than 140 cities. Emirates operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s, and now operates the Airbus A350, offering spacious cabins and iconic inflight features across its fleet. Emirates’ environmental efforts are focussed on three areas: reducing emissions, consuming responsibly and preserving wildlife and habitats.  For more information, visit www.emirates.com.

Ensuring Aviation Safety & Cybersecurity Compliance in 2025: What You Need to Know

Posted on February 7, 2025 by comply365new - Blog

As the aviation industry continues to evolve, 2025 brings a wave of significant cybersecurity regulatory changes that Safety, Risk, and Compliance Officers must navigate to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. With new mandates from global authorities such as ICAO and EASA, staying informed is critical and being proactive ensures seamless compliance.

Cybersecurity Regulatory Changes in 2025

ICAO Cybersecurity Strategy

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has been at the forefront of aviation cybersecurity efforts. Its Aviation Cybersecurity Strategy, first introduced in 2019, is built on seven key pillars:

International Cooperation
Governance
Effective Legislation and Regulations
Cybersecurity Policy
Information Sharing
Incident Management and Emergency Planning
Capacity Building, Training, and Cybersecurity Culture

In 2022, ICAO updated its Cybersecurity Action Plan, urging states to implement rules to manage aviation safety risks from cybersecurity events. As we enter 2025, many jurisdictions are still working to align with these requirements.

EASA Part-IS Regulation

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has taken significant steps to address cybersecurity threats through the Part-IS Regulation, which mandates aviation organizations to:

Identify, assess, and manage information security (IS) risks impacting aviation safety.
Implement an Information Security Management System (ISMS) within their operations.

Compliance Deadlines:

October 2025 – Applicable to Production Organizations (EASA Part 21).
February 2026 – Applicable to Air Operators and Maintenance Organizations.

For Safety, Risk, and Compliance Managers, this regulation is vital as it directly impacts an organization’s approval to operate and extends compliance responsibilities into IT activities. For more information on EASA Part IS and what it means for your airline, check out our detailed guide EASA Part-IS Regulation: Navigating the New Skies of Cybersecurity Regulations

Steps to Developing an Effective Information Security SMS

To meet these regulatory requirements, aviation organizations should follow a structured approach, here we also share some ways SafetyNet by Comply365 helps support airlines in this effort:

GAP Analysis: Conduct an internal audit to identify IT systems and functions that could impact aviation safety.
- SafetyNet by Compl365 helps to document findings and raise corrective actions.
System Updates: Assess risks and document the necessary controls and mitigations.
- SafetyNet by Comply365 centralizes all compliance tracking.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Involve cross-functional teams in planning and training to ensure seamless integration.
- SafetyNet and DocuNet for improved communication and documentation sharing.
Monitor & Adjust: Continuously capture potential incidents to refine and enhance ISMS effectiveness.
- SafetyNet analytics via PureIntel by Comply365 helps identify trends and inform proactive adjustments.

Best Practices for Ongoing Compliance

Staying compliant is an ongoing process that requires strategic planning and technological support. Engaging the best SMS partners to help address the ongoing safety compliance needs will be essential. Some best practices include:

Implementing an Advanced Safety Management Solution: Automate processes to reduce manual effort and human error.
Staying Informed: Keep track of evolving regulations through centralized compliance resources.
Leveraging Data: Utilize analytics tools such as PureIntel by Comply365 to drive data-based decision-making.
Fostering a Safety Culture: Promote compliance awareness at all organizational levels to embed a safety-first mindset.

Ensuring Compliance Beyond 2025

Compliance doesn’t stop once the initial regulatory deadlines are met. Solutions like SafetyNet by Comply365, alongside tools like DocuNet and PureIntel, empower aviation organizations to stay ahead of evolving regulations while optimizing operational efficiency.

By integrating cybersecurity risk management with existing compliance processes, organizations can ensure sustained regulatory alignment and a strong safety culture across the entire operation. Are you ready to meet the cybersecurity challenges of 2025? Start preparing today and ensure your organization remains consistently compliant, efficient, and resilient.

Detailed Guide Here

Alaska Airlines partners with Comply365 to Power Operational Excellence

Posted on February 4, 2025 by comply365new - News

Beloit, WI / Bristol, England / Seattle, WA – Feb. 4, 2025 – Comply365, a leading global provider of document management, compliance, training and safety management solutions for the aviation, rail and defense industries, today announces a new partnership with Alaska Airlines to implement the DocuNet platform across the airline’s operations.

The selection of DocuNet signifies the beginning of an exciting partnership with Alaska Airlines to modernize and streamline operations, improve crew productivity, and increase compliance across the airline’s technical publication’s ecosystem. The DocuNet platform enables the ability to author, distribute, and view all operational content in a single integrated platform, empowering crews to access critical information anytime, anywhere – whether on the ground or in the air. The platform is designed to improve operational workflows and reduce manual processes across the end-to-end technical publications lifecycle, combined with highly intuitive and user-centric interfaces for all channels and devices.

“As an airline hyper focused on operational performance and caring for our guests, Alaska is continuously looking for innovative ways to enhance efficiency across our business,” said Terry Walters, Director of Fleet Tech Support at Alaska Airlines. “DocuNet by Comply365 will empower our teams to quickly access and manage essential documents, improving compliance and accelerating processes – for the benefit of our employees and our guests.”

“We are delighted to partner with Alaska Airlines to support their mission of operational excellence,” said Ilia Kostov, CEO of Comply365. “With our extensive global customer base, Alaska Airlines joins a powerful community of airlines worldwide who leverage DocuNet to streamline operational content management, and we look forward to helping Alaska Airlines to achieve new heights in efficiency and operational agility.”

About Comply365
Comply365 is a leading provider of Operational Content Management, Safety Management and Training Management in the highly regulated industries of aviation, defense, rail and space. Comply365 provides a powerful combination of expertise and products underpinned by unified best practices, empowering its customers to elevate operational excellence, transform safety management and training management, with closer integration of relevant data sets across domains. Comply365 product portfolio ensures its customers’ crews and assets are always geared for peak operational performance, unlocking unparalleled financial and operational gains through more streamlined, robust and agile operations. Comply365 is the trusted technology partner of many of the most progressive aviation, defense, rail and aerospace organizations worldwide. For more information, please visit comply365.com.

Comply365 Announces Acquisition of ASQS

Posted on January 27, 2025 by comply365new - News

Accelerates investment in safety management to create a leading global all-in-one operational content, safety and training management offering

Beloit, Wis. / Bristol, England / Vienna, Austria – January 27, 2025 – Comply365, LLC (“Comply365”), a leading global provider of operational content, safety and training management solutions for the aviation, rail, defense and space industries, announced today it has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Aviation Safety & Quality Solutions S.à r.l (“ASQS”), a global provider of safety and compliance management systems (“SMS”). This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Comply365’s growth strategy,including acceleration of its investment in safety management and Comply365’s mission to create a best-in-class, integrated offering to elevate safety, training and operational performance for its worldwide aviation, rail, defense and space customers. Comply365 is a portfolio company of Insight Partners and Liberty Hall Capital Partners (“Liberty Hall”).

The acquisition of ASQS will enhance Comply365’s product capabilities, strengthen its service offering in safety management and expand its global customer base. The ASQS team have deep expertise in all areas relating to safety management, including compliance and risk management. Their sophisticated safety management solution, iQSMS, will complement Comply365’s existing SMS product, SafetyNet, positioning the combined business as a key player in the safety management space.

Ilia Kostov, CEO of Comply365 said: “We are delighted to welcome the ASQS team into the Comply365 family. They bring a wealth of talent, specialized knowledge and complementary product strengths to our organization. This acquisition demonstrates our commitment to invest in safety management, a central component of our value proposition and vision to create a best-in-class, integrated offering connecting the mission-critical functions of operational content management, safety management and training management.”

Günther Schindl, CEO of ASQS said: “I am excited to join Ilia and the Comply365 team to support their vision of delivering a safety-focused, integrated operations offering. The acquisition of ASQS by Comply365 is a significant milestone in ASQS’s journey and will allow us to better serve our customers with differentiated and connected safety management capabilities.”

Henry Frankievich, Managing Director at Insight Partners said: “The acquisition of ASQS will enhance Comply365’s position as a key player in the global safety management space. We look forward to accelerating the combined company’s strategy to deliver one interconnected offering to its worldwide customer base.”

James Black, Partner at Liberty Hall added: “With safety management at the core of Comply365’s product strategy, the acquisition of ASQS marks an important milestone in the company’s growth and vision for the future. The addition of the iQSMS solution directly complements our existing product portfolio and demonstrates our steadfast commitment to creating a best-in-class, integrated offering across operational content, safety and training. Alongside our partners at Insight Partners, we look forward to supporting Comply365’s continued growth and delivering even greater value to our customers.”

Completion of the transaction is expected in the second quarter of 2025, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.

Legal advice to Comply365 was provided by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and E+H Rechtsanwälte. The shareholders of ASQS were advised by Lindner Stimmler and E.M.I. Avocat à la Cour.

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About ASQS and iQSMS®

ASQS (Advanced Safety and Quality Solutions) is a leading global provider of aviation safety, quality and risk management software, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with offices in Bangkok, Thailand and Calgary, Canada. With its core product iQSMS, the company specializes in developing and delivering intuitive, user-friendly solutions that support aviation organizations of all types in their daily operations. Founded in 2009, ASQS has many years of experience in aviation safety and quality management, as well as extensive knowledge of the industry’s regulatory requirements. ASQS believes it is the first global provider to integrate AI technology into an SMS application. The company supports aviation organizations of all sizes worldwide, helping to streamline internal workflows through digitization and automation to maximize efficiency in day-to-day aviation operations. For more information, visit asqs.net.

About Insight Partners

Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of September 30, 2024, the firm has over $90B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on X @insightpartners.

About Liberty Hall

Liberty Hall Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall’s principals have a 25-plus year history of working together and have led the investment of over $2.5 billion in equity capital in over 25 businesses serving multiple segments of the aerospace and defense industry, including the investment of over $1.0 billion in equity capital since the formation of Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall was founded in July 2011 as the first, and remains the only, private equity firm focused solely on investments in middle market businesses serving the aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall executes a proven and repeatable investment strategy designed to transform middle market businesses into larger, more capable and diverse strategic assets. For more information, please visit libertyhallcapital.com.

Aer Lingus Selects Comply365’s DocuNet to Elevate Operational Performance, Efficiency, and Compliance

Posted on January 20, 2025 by comply365new - News

Beloit, Wis. / Bristol, England / Dublin, Ireland – January 20, 2025 – Comply365, LLC (“Comply365”), a global provider of safety, compliance, and training management solutions to the aviation, rail, defense and space industries, today announced that Aer Lingus, Ireland’s national carrier, has selected Comply365’s DocuNet, an enterprise-wide document management system enabling Aer Lingus to author, distribute and view all operational and regulatory content in a single integrated platform. This partnership with Comply365 aims to elevate the airline’s operational performance, streamline efficiency, and ensure stringent compliance across its operations and AOCs.

DocuNet’s robust and modern document management platform will support Aer Lingus in managing a wide range of critical operational processes, from regulatory documentation to internal workflows. It also drives operational agility, enabling its teams to work more efficiently in today’s fast-paced aviation industry with timely and targeted delivery of important content to end-users and ensuring they are maintaining utmost compliance.

“We are excited to partner with Comply365 leveraging DocuNet to modernize our operational processes and drive highly efficient service delivery,” said Conor Nolan, Director of Safety & Security at Aer Lingus. “DocuNet is empowering our teams with both flexibility and standardization of end-to-end processes, handling all data formats on a single platform, ensuring consistency and efficiency across all manuals and all AOCs. Moreover, the advanced compliance capabilities ensure users are utilizing the latest content and enable us to streamline auditing processes and procedures.”

Ilia Kostov, CEO of Comply365, also commented, “We are delighted to partner with Aer Lingus to drive operational performance improvements and enhance the airline’s overall efficiency. DocuNet’s platform is designed to streamline complex operational processes, and we look forward to supporting Aer Lingus in achieving its operational goals. This partnership with Aer Lingus extends Comply365’s reach across all of the IAG Group, enabling flexibility for IAG airlines to share and communicate technical content using the same platform.”

ENDS

About Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus is the Irish flag carrier, founded in 1936. Aer Lingus operates over 100 routes from Dublin, Cork, Shannon and Knock to Europe, the UK and North America. Reaffirming its commitment to its North American expansion, the airline will operate 24 transatlantic routes in 2025 from Dublin, Shannon and Manchester, UK to North America and the Caribbean.

Aer Lingus is a 4-star airline, awarded by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation. Aer Lingus is a member of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world’s largest airline groups. As part of IAG, Aer Lingus has pledged to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and has committed to powering 10% of its flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030.

About Comply365
Comply365 is a leading provider of Operational Content Management, Safety Management and Training Management in the highly regulated industries of aviation, defense, rail and aerospace.  Comply365 provides a powerful combination of expertise and products underpinned by unified best practices, empowering its customers to elevate operational excellence, transform safety management and training management, with closer integration of relevant data sets across domains. Comply365 product portfolio ensures its customers’ crews and assets are always geared for peak operational performance, unlocking unparalleled financial and operational gains through more streamlined, robust and agile operations. Comply365 is the trusted technology partner of many of the most progressive aviation, defense, rail and aerospace organizations worldwide with a global customer base of over 140 organizations. For more information, please visit www.comply365.com.

Comply365 Appoints Ilia Kostov as Chief Executive Officer

Posted on November 12, 2024 by comply365new - News

Veteran Travel and Aviation Software Executive to Lead Global Business Transformation for Leading Global All-in-One Compliance, Safety and Training Platform

Beloit, Wis. / Bristol, England / Tel Aviv, Israel – November 12, 2024 – Comply365, LLC (“Comply365”), a leading global provider of compliance, training and safety management solutions for the aviation, rail and defense industries, announced today the appointment of Ilia Kostov to Chief Executive Officer. Comply365 is a portfolio company of Insight Partners and Liberty Hall Capital Partners (“Liberty Hall”).

Mr. Kostov succeeds Rob Morgan, who first joined Vistair Limited (“Vistair”) in 2015 and helped lead the company through an important period of growth and integration, including overseeing the merger of Comply365 and Vistair, which was announced in January 2024.

Mr. Kostov, a travel and aviation software industry veteran, has more than two decades of experience leading product and sales strategy, finance, operations, marketing and customer service organizations. Mr. Kostov is a business transformation leader who has worked in aviation and broader travel industry software, including roles at Sabre, GuestLogix and Amadeus.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ilia to the team to lead the next phase of Comply365’s value creation. Ilia’s proven track record in product, strategy, operations and acquisition integration makes him an ideal leader and will provide invaluable leadership for Comply365’s next phase of organic and inorganic growth,” said James Black, Partner at Liberty Hall.

“As a multidisciplinary leader with deep experience in the aviation software industry, Ilia has excelled at delivering ground-breaking solutions, enhancing customer experiences, and delivering on aggressive growth goals. We are confident in our belief that he will guide us to new heights,” added Henry Frankievich, Managing Director at Insight Partners.

“I am thrilled to join Comply365 at an inflection point in its already very successful history,” said Mr. Kostov. “I am looking forward to supporting Comply365’s outstanding global team and executing our strategy for the benefit of our aviation, rail and defense customers. Comply365 has an exciting opportunity to introduce an integrated and comprehensive platform that aims to improve safety and compliance, increase operational integrity and reduce operating costs. This industry-first value proposition and innovation is expected to drive ROI for our customers.”

About Comply365

Comply365 is a leading provider of operational content management, safety management and training management in the highly regulated industries of aviation, defense and rail. Comply365 provides a powerful combination of expertise and products underpinned by unified best practices, providing airlines, rail and defense organizations with a single digital platform to elevate operational excellence, transform safety management and training, with closer integration of relevant data sets across domains. By empowering airline, rail and defense organizations with an all-in-one compliance, safety, training and data platform, Comply365 ensures their crews and assets are always geared for peak operational performance, unlocking unparalleled financial and operational gains through more streamlined, robust and agile operations. Comply365 is the trusted technology partner of many of the most progressive aviation and defense organizations worldwide with a global customer base of over 140 airlines, defense and rail organizations. For more information, please visit www.comply365.com.

About Insight Partners

Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of June 30, 2024, the firm has over $80B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on X @insightpartners.

About Liberty Hall