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Flight data monitoring has become an important part of modern aviation safety, yet many operators struggle to make effective use of the large volumes of data generated by their aircraft. Though this data helps identify risk exposure and investigate non-routine occurrences, turning it into meaningful insights requires specialized expertise, time and complex software. For small scheduled passenger airlines and business jet operators, those demands can be particularly challenging. swiss49 developed smartFDM to address operators' need for a straightforward alternative to complex flight data monitoring systems. Made by pilots for pilots, it simplifies how flight information is processed, reviewed and shared. Flight safety officers do not need to manually compile screenshots, charts or supporting material. The platform automatically prepares structured reports that can be forwarded directly to pilots for discussion and learning. This reduces the time required to analyze findings and complete the review process. “We want to make the flight data analysis and the flight data surveillance process as simple as possible so that clients and pilots can derive meaningful conclusions with minimal work,” says Marcel Amherd, owner-manager.
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Truck GPS APP
Life on the road is demanding. Tight delivery windows, long hours and unexpected detours are all part of a truck driver’s day. Nav-XL, a professional-grade navigation app for iOS and Android, simplifies every journey with truck-specific routing and real-time insights designed to keep fleets running smoothly. The app’s creators, Thomas and John Toquet, have been shaping the truck navigation landscape for more than two decades. After launching one of France’s first truck-dedicated GPS systems, the brothers set out to create Nav-XL—an app developed in close collaboration with professional drivers, logistics experts and technology partners. “Our long experience, trusted relationships with fleets and constant dialogue with drivers are what make Nav-XL stand out,” says Thomas Toquet, Co-Founder and Commercial Development Director. From day one, Nav-XL was built around drivers’ real-world needs. Over 1,000 professionals tested the app before launch, providing feedback that refined every feature. The result: a tool that saves time, reduces stress and builds confidence on every trip. Technology Built for the Road Nav-XL calculates the safest and fastest routes for heavy goods vehicles, automatically considering height, weight, cargo type and road restrictions. It guides drivers away from unsuitable roads and low bridges, while offering accurate ETAs and real-time traffic updates. The app also reminds drivers about rest breaks, helping them comply with regulations effortlessly. For drivers, the benefits are immediate—less time planning, fewer fines and smoother, more predictable journeys. Voice-guided navigation, clear mapping and live updates keep attention on the road rather than on complex route planning.
CXO INSIGHTS
Adapting Digital Approaches In Logistics
Dainius Augutis, Head of Transport Function Support Division, Girteka Group
The Evolving Role of 3PLs in Modern Logistics: A Vision for the Future
Ferran Soler Sague, Corporate Logistics & Distribution Manager, NOEL ALIMENTARIA S.A.U
Improving Passenger Satisfaction Through Digital Airport Experience
Marcel Stroop, Director of Go-To-Market and Innovation Partnerships, Royal Schiphol Group
Critical Role of Precision Logistics in Healthcare
Bryn Jones, Sr. Category Manager Logistics- EMEA, Marken
Are Supply Chain Shocks Really Shocks Anymore?
IN FOCUS
Flight Data Monitoring and Analytics Reshaping European Aviation Operations
Aviation flight data monitoring and analytics solutions enhance fleet performance management, promote data-driven decision-making, and contribute to improved fuel efficiency.
Vehicle Storage Box: Supporting Efficient Fleets across Europe
Smarter vehicle storage solutions are improving cargo organisation, equipment security and operational efficiency for transport fleets across Europe every day.
EDITORIAL
Data-Driven Progress in Transportation
Transportation is becoming increasingly dependent on data, coordination and precise execution. This edition of Transportation Review Europe examines how flight analytics, cold chain discipline and evolving logistics models are influencing safer, more responsive transportation operations.
Our cover story spotlights Kapsch [VIE: KTCG] awarded Top Intelligent Tolling Management Solutions 2026, brings end-to-end tolling capabilities designed to support modern road-user charging. Its portfolio includes Multi-Lane Free Flow, location-based charging, connected vehicle tolling and automated toll collection, supported by data processing and analytics.
Also featured is swiss49, named Top Aviation Flight Data Monitoring and Analytics Solutions in Europe 2026. Its smartFDM platform addresses the practical challenges smaller scheduled passenger airlines and business jet operators face when managing flight data. Developed by pilots for pilots, the platform automates reporting and event detection while giving safety teams practical tools for review, pilot learning and operational improvement. Its capabilities have expanded to include trend reporting, business intelligence, flight replay sharing and a Safety Risk Index. These features help operators turn accumulated flight data into usable safety insights and support longer-term risk management.
The edition also examines how logistics providers are evolving beyond traditional transportation and warehousing roles. Ferran Soler Sague, Logistics & Distribution Manager at NOEL ALIMENTARIA S.A.U, highlights the growing role of 3PLs in managing complex supply chains. He points to greater integration, AI-powered systems, predictive analytics and value-added services such as temperature monitoring and co-packing as areas shaping the logistics model of the future.
Cold chain transportation presents another demanding area of logistics. Saddam Huq, Director, Cold Chain and Logistics at GSK, outlines the requirements for moving temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals by sea freight. His analysis stresses reefer qualification, continuous power, port assessments, maintenance, real-time temperature monitoring and documented compliance.
Together, these perspectives underline a common principle: better transportation depends on better use of information, disciplined processes and coordinated execution. We invite readers to explore the featured stories and examine how these practices are shaping the sector’s next phase.
