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Universal Showcases New Feasibility-IQ® Trip Support App Integration with Portside’s PFM Scheduling System at SDC2024

Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. announced the integration of its leading mission planning and intelligence app, Feasibility-IQ, with Portside’s Professional Flight Management (PFM) flight department operations management system. Demos of the new integration will be available in Universal booth #328 and PFM booth #529 at Schedulers & Dispatchers 2024.

This new integration enables PFM users to synchronize their trip details to Feasibility-IQ at the push of a button within the PFM system, allowing them to instantly review detailed mission requirements and access advanced trip support intelligence from Universal.

Feasibility-IQ equips flight departments with comprehensive, vetted information on customs procedures, ground logistics details, crew and passenger entry requirements, facilities, peak periods, location trends, and more for thousands of airports worldwide. It significantly improves the efficiency of flight departments by saving hours of research time per trip leg and equipping operators with intelligence previously only available through Universal® Trip Support.

This is the second major integration between Universal® and PFM, as PFM users were already able to sync mission details, crew/pax manifest data, and other related information from PFM directly with Universal’s uvGO® Mission Management Platform and Universal Trip Support for mission support.

“PFM users can now not only facilitate trip services by pushing their mission details to Universal from PFM but can now also harness Feasibility-IQ’s real-time planning intelligence for their business aviation missions,” said Guido Groeschel, Executive Vice President, Digital Product Management, Universal. “This is the latest example of how Universal and Portside are collaborating to develop innovative solutions that solve real problems and reduce the operational friction that our mutual clients have.”

“Both PFM and Universal share a commitment to deliver reliable and leading-edge solutions that allow clients to consistently and accurately manage operations,” said Phil Barnes, General Manager of PFM. "The partnership between PFM and Universal will help customers more effectively manage flight and travel logistics end-to-end so they can deliver a high-end, personalized travel experience to their passengers.”

This latest integration builds upon the continued collaboration between Universal and Portside. In the Summer of 2023, Universal and Portside released an integration between Feasibility-IQ and Portside’s BART Scheduling System. In October 2023, the companies announced that they were working together to start development of an advanced, first-of-its-kind mission management application for the business aviation industry.

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About Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.

Flight departments partner with Universal for one reason – they need their international missions to execute smoothly and successfully. And that’s what we help operators do best. With us, you’ll have access to the industry’s best expertise, global resources, information, and technologies to amplify your flight department’s capabilities, and we’ll work tirelessly with you to eliminate sources of risk and friction from your missions. That’s why we’re trusted to manage more global trip legs per year than anyone else and have been the industry leader in supporting international missions for over 65 years. By partnering with us and adding our capabilities to yours, you will be able to achieve more with your flight department than ever before.

About Portside, Inc.

Portside, Inc. is a premier provider of modern software solutions for the business aviation industry. Portside’s cloud-based operating system for business and government aviation is designed to support all aspects of flight operations, including scheduling and recordkeeping (Avianis, BART and PFM product lines), fleet and crew optimization (Portside Optimizer), data sharing, reporting and analytics (Portside Owner Portal / Budget & Planning Dashboard), customer billing (ExpensePulse), crew recruiting (Staffing Marketplace), crew and passenger travel accommodations (Portside Services), and safety management (Baldwin SMS). Portside supports over 1,000 operators of business jets, helicopters, medevac, industrial and government fleets, as well as fractional ownership programs, in over 30 countries. For more information, contact us at sales@portside.aero or visit portside.aero.

Mar 12, 2024

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News Portside's Avianis and Staffing Marketplace
Jun 24, 2025

Portside’s Avianis Simplifies Business Aviation Staffing with New Integration

SAN FRANCISCO, June 24, 2025 – Avianis, a leading flight management system by Portside, today announced its integration with Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace to streamline staffing for business aviation operators. The integration gives Avianis users direct access to Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace’s comprehensive database of business aviation professionals.

Avianis users can now connect to Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace to create job postings directly from their Avianis profile. The integration offers direct access to Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace’s centralized recruitment platform enabling users to manage hiring needs without leaving their Avianis profile.

“This partnership with Jet Aviation Staffing reflects our mission to revolutionize business aviation by driving simplicity,” said Alek Vernitsky, CEO of Portside. “Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace gives operators a smarter, simpler way to source talent and stay mission-ready. It’s a meaningful step toward digitizing the industry, reducing silos, and putting operators back in control of their workforce.”

Almost every aspect of the recruitment process, including candidate search, application review, and tracking, is integrated into a single digital system for more informed decision-making while minimizing administrative load, eliminating manual data entry and toggling between systems, and streamlining crew management end-to-end. As trip or staffing updates occur, data syncs automatically across both systems.

By removing silos and automating critical workflows, Avianis and Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace help operators stay agile, elevate service delivery, and adapt to the growing complexity of business aviation.

To request a demo or learn more about Avianis or Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace, contact sales@portside.co or visit www.portside.co.

About Portside, Inc. Portside is a leading provider of cutting-edge software solutions for the global aviation industry, serving over 1,500 customers operating 14,000+ aircraft across 40+ countries. The modular platform supports business aviation, regional airlines, and aircraft leasing companies with tools for operations, compliance, crew management, finance, and more. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Portside is dedicated to driving innovation and operational efficiency in aviation. To learn more, visit www.portside.co.

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News Portside Launches Horizon
Feb 24, 2025

Portside Launches Horizon: The Ultimate Cloud-Based Solution for Business Aviation Management

Portside Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for business aviation, is proud to announce the launch of Horizon, a groundbreaking software designed to meet the needs of larger, more complex flight departments, fractional ownership programs, and jet card operators. Built with flexibility and scalability in mind, Horizon is a fully cloud-based, modular platform that empowers operators with advanced reporting, seamless third-party integrations, and powerful API capabilities.

Horizon streamlines aviation management by offering a highly configurable system that eliminates the need to navigate multiple platforms, providing a unified interface where critical operational, financial, and compliance data are easily accessible. The software is backed by industry experts and features Microsoft Power BI reporting, real-time wind data, and built-in crew training tracking with automated compliance alerts. Optimized for remote workforces, Horizon ensures seamless access to critical information anytime, anywhere, while incorporating advanced security and compliance standards to safeguard sensitive data.

As part of the Portside Platform, Horizon integrates effortlessly with existing aviation solutions, allowing operators to enhance their workflow without disruption. Having been deployed by one of the largest operators in the United States, Horizon is a proven, enterprise-grade solution that sets a new standard for efficiency, visibility, and control in business aviation.

“Horizon is a direct response to the growing need for a more flexible, powerful, and user-friendly software solution in the business aviation space,” said Alek Verntisky, CEO at Portside Inc. “We designed this platform to address the challenges faced by complex flight departments and operators who require scalability, automation, and real-time insights to optimize their operations.”

Horizon is now available to operators worldwide. To learn more about how Horizon can transform your aviation operations, visit www.Portside.co.

About Portside: Portside is a leading provider of cutting-edge software solutions for the global aviation industry, serving business aviation, regional commercial airlines, and aircraft leasing & finance. With a team of 300 professionals across 20 countries, Portside supports over 1,000 enterprise customers, including 70 regional passenger and cargo airlines, worldwide. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Portside is dedicated to driving innovation and operational efficiency in aviation.

News Portside Acquires Takeflite
Jul 24, 2024

Portside Acquires Takeflite To Bring a Comprehensive Operational Platform to Both Commercial and Business Airlines

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2024 -- Portside, a leading innovator in software solutions for business and government aviation, has acquired Takeflite, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for commercial and cargo airlines. This strategic addition strengthens Portside’s comprehensive suite of aviation software solutions.

Takeflite offers a full set of solutions for scheduled, cargo, charter, corporate and humanitarian operators to allow airlines to manage their complex and highly dynamic operations across all areas of the organization. The platform provides all necessary functions from pricing, internet bookings, charter quotes, and cargo, through to operations, dispatch, crew and aircraft management, along with financial management and comprehensive reporting and data analysis.

“When airlines and other aviation operators are seeking to streamline operations, it is essential for them to have a single system of record that provides visibility into their customers, operations and profitability,” said Alek Vernitsky, Portside CEO. “Takeflite is a leading provider of technology solutions to cargo and commercial airlines, and we are excited to have them in the Portside family.”

Jason Hopkins, founder and CEO of Takeflite commented, “We have been providing enterprise grade aviation solutions since 2005. We’re proud of our long track record of helping our customers with a wide variety of airline operations. We are enormously excited to bring our skills and expertise to create value for not only Portside and Takeflite customers, but also to extend our unified platform to the broader aviation market.”

Takeflite was advised by Traction Advising. “Takeflite's mission critical software is a fantastic business built by great people. The combination with Portside’s platform makes great strategic sense and is good for their customers, employees and investors." Lowell Ricklefs, Founder Traction Advising

About Takeflite: Founded in 2005, over 60 aviation companies around the world depend on Takeflite for planning, pricing, distribution, reservations, departure control, operations, crew scheduling, safety, cargo, and maintenance management. Headquartered in Auckland, NZ and with team members in the U.S., U.K., and Kenya, we are a passionate team of engineers and aviation experts constantly scanning the digital world for insights and solutions that can be applied to aviation to increase your revenue and efficiency. For more information, visit www.tflite.com.

About Portside: Portside, Inc. is a premier provider of modern software solutions for the aviation industry. Portside’s cloud-based suite of products is designed to support all aspects of flight operations, including scheduling and record keeping (Avianis, BART and PFM product lines), safety management (Baldwin), fleet and crew optimization (Portside Optimizer), data sharing, reporting and analytics (Portside Owner Portal / Budget & Planning Dashboard), crew recruiting (Staffing Marketplace), and trip planning (Portside Trip Assist). Portside supports over 1,000 customers in 40+ countries, including commercial and cargo airlines, operators of business aircraft and helicopters, medevac, industrial and government fleets, as well as fractional ownership programs. For more information, visit www.portside.aero.