Aviomar takes off with IQSMS
To further strengthen the company’s compliance monitoring and quality management, the Italian aviation training organization Aviomar Flight Academy has opted for IQSMS.
Aviomar’s operating base and first training centre located in Rome’s Urbe Airport has one of Italy’s largest fleets of 22 aircraft, as well as a flight simulator of the latest technology – the Alsim ALX 500 FNPTII. The second training centre, located north of Rome, features type-specific full-flight simulators such as Cessna Citation 650 FFS, Boeing 737-800W FNPTII and Boeing 737-800 FFS. All FSTDs are certified by ENAC/EASA and are used exclusively for professional pilot training.
In addition to commercial and airline pilot training, Aviomar offers a wide range of aeronautical services: aerial work, aircraft maintenance and sales, all of which are certified in accordance to current European regulations (EASA) and Italian national quality and safety standards.
“The implementation of the IQSMS Quality Management Module and the use of the IQSMS Auditor App allows Aviomar to perform internal and external audits both online and offline to guarantee quality assurance and enables the company to stay in compliance with the latest published international and national regulations and standards. We are very pleased to support one of the leading Italian training organizations in optimizing their quality management processes and look forward to a fruitful cooperation”, says Lourdes Cervantes, Project Manager at ASQS.
“Using the IQSMs tools, we look forward to benefit and efficiently implement safety and quality audits offline and online. Through the support of the IQSM Quality Management Module, we can now conduct a more effective compliance monitoring and up-to-date daily workload management“
Capt. Michele Marano, Aviomar General manager.
Affinity Flying Training Services adopts Rusada’s ENVISION
RAF CRANWELL, UNITED KINGDOM: Affinity Flying Training Services, a key partner of the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS), has gone live with Rusada’s web-based maintenance solution ENVISION.
Affinity supports the fixed-wing element of UKMFTS for elementary flight training, basic flying tasks, and multi-engine training using a fleet of 42 aircraft including Grob 120 TPs, Beechcraft T6s and Embraer Phenom 100s.
Holding Part 145 and Part M certifications, Affinity manage and maintain the aircraft at RAF Barkston Heath, RAF Cranwell and RAF Valley, enabling some 21,000 hours of training per year for trainee service personnel.
Rusada’s platform was selected in 2019 and following a phased implementation process Affinity is now fully up and running on the system. They are using five of ENVISION’s modules, including Fleet Management, Base Maintenance, and Inventory Management, to manage their complex airworthiness and maintenance activities.
“As an aircraft service provider, it is key that we are able to provide aircraft for our customers when they need it, every time. The introduction of ENVISION brings data from multiple locations into one, protected place, giving us easy access to key metrics and allowing us to manage our aircraft fleets strategically. This is a first step, but we can already see the benefits that this new system will bring.”
Iain Chalmers, Managing Director at Affinity
Julian Stourton, CEO at Rusada comments:
“Affinity is yet another example of an organization moving away from legacy systems and embracing the benefits of a modern maintenance solution. We are thrilled that they selected ENVISION as their solution of choice and that they are already seeing the benefits it can bring their operation.”
“Affinity are a key player in the government and military arena, and I look forward to working with them on specialist solutions for the sector in the years to come.”
About Rusada
Rusada is a global aviation software provider established in 1987 and headquartered in Switzerland. With operations in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Rusada supports 100+ major customers with software that manages 2,000 fixed and rotary wing aircraft in over 40 countries.
The company’s ENVISION software is web-based and consists of 10 modules supported by a suite of mobile apps. It efficiently manages the complex functions of airworthiness, maintenance, and flight operations for aircraft operators, maintainers, and manufacturers across the industry.
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TrustFlight, Boeing, Canadian Tech Supercluster project
A unique collaboration between TrustFlight, Boeing, RaceRocks and The University of British Columbia (UBC) has plans to transform the aviation industry, creating a new digital aircraft records platform aimed at significantly improving efficiency and potentially saving the sector up to $3.5 billion a year.
The Digital Aircraft Record System (DARS) will be developed in Canada, having received investment and support from the Canadian Digital Technology Supercluster – an initiative that helps to establish a framework for collaboration and co-investment on projects across all sectors. This project demonstrates how innovation and creativity in the aerospace industry can help to drive Canada’s position as one of the top aviation economies in the world.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry says of the project: “Canada’s superclusters are bringing together partners in industry to support innovative projects like DARS that help our country attract new investment, develop made in Canada IP and lead the world in aviation safety and maintenance innovation.”
The long-term aim of the project is to create the world’s first truly global, web-based component and airworthiness records platform connecting data across the supply chain. Working closely with existing industry maintenance and MRO system providers, DARS will enhance their functionality by enabling seamless transfer of accurate aircraft information, removing the need for manual data entry and delivering significant efficiency improvements. The first DARS service to be offered will be a digital engine log, available in early 2022.
“Most systems that manage and record aircraft maintenance are either paper-based or operator specific software solutions that are often unable to communicate with one another, meaning data has to be input and transferred manually. We knew there was a better way to work, concluding that a consolidated digital platform like DARS could improve airline maintenance productivity and efficiency by up to 25 per cent, potentially saving the industry $3.5 billion a year.”
Karl Steeves, CEO at TrustFlight,
Dedicated to digitising paper-based processes, TrustFlight’s comprehensive technical and regulatory understanding of the aviation industry made it the ideal lead for the DARs project. The Company has deep expertise in aviation software development – which includes the powerful operational management solution, Centrik.
From there, each consortium member will play an integral role. Boeing’s industry knowledge, influence and experience will be a key factor in designing DARS for aviation’s digital frontier.
Charles S. “Duff” Sullivan, President, Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. says: “Replacing manual, paper-based procedures with accurate digital records will help accelerate this transformation in aviation. As we continue to pursue digital-first solutions across Boeing, innovations like DARS help airlines and operators reduce costs and operate more efficiently.”
DARS is designed to bring aerospace fleets into a digitally native platform, so TrustFlight turned to RaceRocks and its experience in developing online fleet decision capabilities within the Canadian Defence industry.
Anita Pawluk, President at RaceRocks says: “We’re excited to use our experience in extrapolating data into meaningful and user-friendly interfaces, simplifying what are often complex decision-making processes. Bringing our strengths to the project alongside subject matter experts from TrustFlight, Boeing and UBC will result in a higher quality solution that will enable teams and empower decisions.”
UBC’s combined research expertise in blockchain – a key technology within the DARS architecture – and supply chain management was a vital addition to the consortium.
Dr. Harish Krishnan, Professor of Operations and Logistics at UBC Sauder School of Business, adds: “We are excited to be contributing research knowledge and talent in supply chain management, analytics and blockchain to the DARS project. The airline industry was an early adopter of operations research techniques, and by focusing on applying a new set of technologies to eliminate inefficiencies in the maintenance supply chain, this project provides valuable new opportunities for our researchers and students to apply their learning.”
In conclusion, Sue Paish, CEO of the Digital Technology Supercluster says: “Many airlines are evaluating their operations as they prepare for the post-pandemic world. Digital solutions such as the DARS data platform can help streamline aircraft maintenance, making it faster, more effective and more efficient – which is good for everyone. We are honoured that our Supercluster model has been able to bring together industry, technology and academic leaders such as Boeing, TrustFlight, RaceRocks and UBC to drive this potentially transformational technology.”
As the DARS project develops in Canada it will create around 40 highly skilled aviation data and software jobs within the first 12 months, rising to between 150 and 500 new roles as the market develops in the following two to four years.
TrustFlight is a global provider of Digital Workflow Applications to the aviation industry including the class-leading Electronic Tech Log system. TrustFlight also provides innovative software-driven workflow support services helping aircraft operators and airlines to remove costly paperwork and associated errors, preserve aircraft value, increase efficiency and safety in aircraft operations.
An integral part of TrustFlight’s suite of digital solutions is Centrik, a powerful system that provides complete SMS and operational management support to more than 70,000 global users in the aviation, UAS, military, maritime and sectors. Centrik removes costly, outdated paper-based processes and procedures, increasing efficiency, improving safety and ensuring complete compliance across some of the most highly regulated and safety critical industries in the world.
For further information please contact info@trustflight.io or info@centrik.net
For further press information please email Gary Baker (gary.baker@garnettkeeler.com) at Garnett Keeler or call +44 (0)20 8647 4467.
About Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster
Ahead of the curve starts here. The Digital Technology Supercluster is building a better Canada by growing Canadian businesses, creating a digitally skilled workforce and positively impacting lives across our Country. We accelerate the development and adoption of digital technologies that keep Canadians healthy, address climate change and drive economic productivity. Through a powerful combination of co-investment, cross-sector collaboration, IP creation and digital talent development, we unlock the potential of Canadians to lead and succeed in the Digital world. For more information, visit: https://www.digitalsupercluster.ca/
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NAVBLUE reinforces its partnership with CommutAir providing N-Ops & Crew and N-Flight Planning solutions
The US-based regional airline CommutAir signed a contract with NAVBLUE to implement N-Ops & Crew (N-OC) and N-Flight Planning (N-FP).
CommutAir, who currently uses N-Preferential Bidding System (N-PBS) for both pilots and cabin crew, will enhance their operational productivity with the N-OC and N-FP solutions by enhancing and automating the workflow between departments while reducing costs. Additionally, as all stakeholders will have access to information in real-time the OCC collaborative decision making will be improved.
N-Ops & Crew will enable CommutAir to manage long term planning as well as day-of-ops on a single platform. N-Ops & Crew will enable CommutAir to plan and distribute their network schedules, maintain full operations control with configurable operating rules, as well as manage and optimize crew schedule planning, day-of-ops crew control, crew training and qualifications, and crew mobile access.
N-Flight Planning, the fully scalable web-based flight plan optimization solution will allow CommutAir to create the safest and most cost-effective routes for their operations. Integration with N-OC will offer quick response times for day-of operation changes and ensure everyone in the OCC is on the same page.
Thomas Lagaillarde, Vice President Product Portfolio & Programmes at NAVBLUE, said: “It is a privilege for NAVBLUE to extend our partnership with CommutAir and provide them with our N-Ops & Crew and N-Flight Planning solutions. CommutAir will be able to significantly improve their operational efficiency while reducing costs. We are sure N-Ops & Crew and N-Flight Planning will be a game changer for CommutAir and we will assist them at every stage to ensure they fully benefit from these solutions. NAVBLUE looks forward to continuing our collaboration and supporting CommutAir Flight Operations strategic objectives and activities, now and into the future.”
“As CommutAir continues its rapid expansion, the deployment of a next generation Flight Planning system followed next year by the Ops and Crew management solution will provide our teams with the tools to excel in the management of our complex operations, both day of and long term. Our partnership with NAVBLUE has been focused on streamlining our business processes and systems across the vital functions of crew planning/bidding, day of flight & crew legality management, and Flight planning. In October 2021 we successfully launched N-FP in our operations center in Cleveland,OH and will be embarking on our all digital paperless cockpit in November. We will be replacing our legacy Crew and Ops system with NAVBLUE’s N-OC product next. I am proud of all of the work the CommutAir family has accomplished throughout this exciting journey.”
Radha Iyer, Chief Technology Officer at CommutAir
About CommutAir
Founded in 1989, CommutAir operates as United Express and is majority-owned by Champlain Enterprises, Inc. and 40% owned by United Airlines, Inc. CommutAir operates ~1,500 weekly flights to 50+ destinations in the US and Canada, using the Embraer ERJ145 aircraft, from bases in Houston, Denver, and Washington, Dulles.
Web Manuals doubles UAV customer base
Malmö, Sweden; November 16, 2021: Web Manuals, the global leader in digital documentation for aviation, has seen a doubling of its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and drone customer base since the start of 2021.
The rise is largely due to the worldwide growth of the drone industry resulting from advances in technology and increased demand for drone deliveries. Web Manuals’ new customers include electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developers, drone logistics services, and training centers, across North America and Europe.
Nick Karagiannis, sales executive and drone expert at Web Manuals says: “Many operators – especially the pioneers of advanced drone operations – are developing processes to prove safety. Although the majority of these companies already believe in digitized processes, they often don’t realize the complexity of flight manuals. As a result, we have also seen drone consultancy services join Web Manuals to prepare for the expected future demand of drone manuals and manual expertise.”
The UAV and drone operators use Web Manuals to manage the digital authoring, editing and distribution of all their regulatory and compliance documentation. In the US, drone users need Part 135 Air Carrier compliance and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) certification, as required by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. In Europe, the European Union Safety Agency (EASA) has released a regulatory framework requiring all drone operators to register within the ‘open’, ‘specific’ or ‘certified’ category by the end of 2021.
Karagiannis continues: “While the UAV market is still in its infancy, we have seen that most operators need a system like Web Manuals to prove their compliance early on. At AUVSI XPONENTIAL, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson urged drone operators to start replicating their manned counterparts to further increase safety and compliance. In the US, Matternet and Zipline, which operates the world’s largest automated, on-demand commercial delivery service, are among the pioneers of drone delivery in the United States.To have both these big players already using Web Manuals is a great indication for our future within the growing drone segment.”
To watch our GO DIGITAL panel discussion on Drones, Regulations and Incident Mitigation, visit: https://webmanuals.aero/go-digital/drones-regulations-and-incident-mitigation
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Chrono Aviation goes live with Rusada’s ENVISION
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA: Chrono Aviation, the Canadian charter airline, has successfully deployed Rusada’s ENVISION as its airworthiness and maintenance solution.
Chrono Aviation provides charter services from its bases in Montreal, Quebec City, and Rimouski to destinations across Canada and the US. After 9 years in operation, they now have a fleet of 14 aircraft ranging from Pilatus PC-12’s to Boeing 737’s. Chrono will also soon be adding a 737-800 to the fleet, its largest aircraft to date.
Chrono performs most of its maintenance in-house through subsidiary WAAS Aerospace, who also conduct extensive 3rd party work. The company are currently constructing a new 66,000 sq ft hangar at Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport to accommodate recent growth.
Rusada worked closely with the teams at Chrono and WAAS throughout the deployment project to ensure a successful go live on 8 of ENVISION’s modules. Chrono will use its Fleet Management module for continuing airworthiness and maintenance planning, Base, Line & Component Maintenance modules for MRO execution, and Inventory Management for its warehouses. It will also use ENVISION’s Human Resources, Quality & Safety, and Finance & Accounting modules to support these functions.
The operator becomes Rusada’s first customer in Canada.
The project sponsor, Dominic Cayouette, PRM/DOM at WAAS Aerospace comments:
“We have experienced significant levels of growth over the last five years and as such needed to upgrade our maintenance information system to manage our larger fleet and increased MRO activities.
“We were looking for an advanced and modern solution that was cost-effective at the same time. In ENVISON we found one software that could do it all and be the foundation for our continued growth.”
“Chrono Aviation is the latest in a long line of exciting companies to select ENVISION as their software of choice. Both the teams here at Rusada, and at Chrono and WAAS, have done an exceptional job in getting the system live despite the challenges presented by the pandemic.
“I am very proud of our continued success in what has been a difficult 18 months for the industry and look forward to next year which promises to be even better.”
julian stourton, rusada ceo
About Rusada
Rusada is a global aviation software provider established in 1987 and headquartered in Switzerland. With operations in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas, Rusada supports 100+ major customers worldwide with software that manages 2,000 aircraft in over 40 countries.
The company’s ENVISION software provides key management information and operational process control for aircraft operators, maintenance and repair organizations (MROs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aviation service organizations.
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Chris Prior
Marketing Manager
chris.prior@rusada.com
+44 (0) 1295 231619
NAVBLUE and UWaterloo team up to drive sustainability in Flight Operations
– NAVBLUE partners with Canadian university to address sustainability challenges
⎯ 5-year program to research flight operations software solutions to contribute to aviation’s net-zero
targets
NAVBLUE, an Airbus company, and the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA) in Canada have partnered to address some of the industry’s most complex sustainability challenges through applied research and innovation.
Over the next five years, NAVBLUE and WISA will explore how emerging technologies can identify and drive sustainability in NAVBLUE’s core business of software for operations and crew management, flight planning, aircraft performance, flight data analysis and navigational data.
A first in Canada, WISA was launched in the summer of 2021 to foster cross-disciplinary research technology, and education aimed at making the aviation and aerospace sectors more environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable.
“The aviation industry relies on trusted partners like NAVBLUE to provide state of the art integrated systems that work in the background yet are the backbone of every traveller’s experience,” said Suzanne Kearns, Director of WISA. “There are enormous opportunities to reduce the negative environmental impacts of the sector, by supporting more direct and efficient operations, thus reducing fuel burn and resulting emissions.”
“We are thrilled to be partnering with the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics, to research new
Thomas Lagaillarde , Head of Product Portfolio & Programmes and Managing Director Canada at NAVBLUE
technologies for flight operations. Sustainability is a complex issue we can only solve by working together. Working with WISA allows us to combine NAVBLUE’s flight operations expertise and Airbus’ manufacturing knowledge, with the University of Waterloo’s renowned research capabilities to build sustainable solutions for our partners.”
Sustainable aeronautics is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field that encompasses all types of air transport, including aviation, aerospace, and space. Researchers develop innovative solutions, tools, and practices to create a viable future for air transport that delivers long-term social, environmental, and economic value.
“Aeronautics can be a force for good – connecting people around the world, driving cultural and economic exchange, creating millions of jobs, and providing limitless opportunities for innovation” said Jean Andrey, Dean of Waterloo’s Faculty of Environment, where WISA is housed.
The long-term viability of the aviation and aerospace industries depend on socially, environmentally, and economic sustainable solutions and practices. Through this partnership, faculty and graduate students from across the University of Waterloo will work collaboratively with the team at NAVBLUE on applied research to address some of the industry’s most complex issues.
About NAVBLUE: NAVBLUE is an Airbus Services company, wholly owned by Airbus, and dedicated to Flight Operations & Air Traffic Management Solutions. NAVBLUE provides products and services, and supports both civil and military environments, on the ground and onboard any aircraft and offers expertise in a range of areas, including digital cockpit operations, Operations Control Centre (OCC) systems, Flight Ops Engineering, Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and Air Traffic Management (ATM). NAVBLUE employs 460 employees spread across the world, with offices in Canada, France, Sweden, Thailand, UK and US and representatives in several other countries across the globe.
More info at: www.navblue.aero.
About the University of Waterloo: University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub that drives economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world. With more than 41,000 students, we are home to the world’s largest co-op education talent pipeline, to game-changing research and technology, and to an unmatched entrepreneurial culture. Together, these create partnerships and solutions to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.
Find out more at uwaterloo.ca.
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Aviation Asset Management Data Science SaaS platform KeepFlying raises $1.2M
SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2021: KeepFlying® FinTwin®, a Data Science as a Service (DSaaS) platform from CBMM Supply Services and Solutions Singapore, has raised $1.2 million in seed funding from a New York based Venture Capitalist, Bala Swaminathan Trust Fund to deliver the first of its kind AI solution to the Aviation Asset Management Industry.
In an environment where Asset Owners and Financiers manage financial data in silos to an Asset’s Technical & Operational data, the platform is aimed at using the power of Data Science to bridge technical statuses of each Asset to its finance cashflows and jurisdictional risks (Cape Town Convention) to forecast the financial lifecycle of an Asset through a Digital FinTwin®. MROs can visualize the revenue potential and profitability of upcoming Asset visits through the FinTwin®. Commercial viability of trades, carbon credits and residual value forecasting can assist Asset Owners to make informed decisions on Asset placement and subsequent tracking through an Asset’s RUL.
The KeepFlying® FinTwin® platform allows Aviation Asset Owners & Financiers improve the accuracy of forecasts of an Asset’s Revenue Potential over its Remaining Useful Life (RUL) through advanced Data Wrangling techniques and Machine Learning models. MROs can reduce check Turn Around Times (TAT) and improve predictability of work scopes, profitability of Hangar and Shop Visits through Discrete Optimization & Dynamic Capacity Planning tools.
“This is an exciting time to be deploying an advanced AI / ML powered digital solution to Lessors, Airlines, MROs and Financiers who will focus on protecting the integrity of their Assets as they move cross-border and also use the power of technology to forecast consequences of Asset placement decisions using Technical, Financial and Risk data models. Equally crucial is the revenue opportunity it opens up for MROs by tapping into their historic and dynamic data for maximizing their capacity and opening up slots.“
Sriram Pranatharthi Haran, CEO:
Bala Swaminathan, Investor, Bala Swaminathan Trust Fund: “Data Science, when clubbed with SME expertise, is allowing KeepFlying® to empower the industry with Asset specific models of widely used Aircraft and Engine to help convert their data to dollars. Visualizing the revenue potential and risks that may come with an Aircraft trade are paramount and the need to bring it under a single platform is where we see maximum value for Airlines, Lessors, MROs, Financiers and also OEMs.“
Fast growing Viva Air selects IFS for aviation maintenance and fleet planning
Latin American-based low-cost carrier chooses IFS to support growing MRO footprint including engineering, planning, execution, and materials
IFS solution to be deployed in the cloud and rolled out across growing Viva Air fleet of 21 aircraft to support the airline’s ambitious expansion plans
November 4, 2021 – IFS, the global cloud enterprise applications company, today announced Viva Air has selected IFS to support its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and fleet planning operations. As one of Latin America’s leading low-cost carriers with ambitious expansion plans across South and North America, Viva Air will deploy IFS software to support maintenance planning and execution across its growing fleet of aircraft.
Over the last decade Viva Air has grown rapidly across Latin America and now serves 20+ routes within Colombia and Peru, as well as international routes to Mexico and a growing number of daily flights to the US. The company has a vision to establish itself as the leading low-cost airline in Latin America, with planned international expansion into Brazil, Argentina, Chile and more countries in the region. The airline currently operates 21 Airbus A320-200 and A320neo aircraft, with fleet size expected to more than double over the next five years.
Advanced maintenance software was required to match these aggressive expansion plans. Following an extensive evaluation, the decision was made to move to a cloud-based maintenance management system provided by IFS. IFS MRO and fleet planning software will provide visibility across the entire Viva Air network, bringing multiple disparate systems to a single view in order to more effectively scale the organisation.
“After a rigorous procurement process, it was decided IFS provided the best technological solution for the Latin American market, particularly in terms of providing support for a single airline operating with multiple Air Operator’s Certificate (AOCs), with further AOCs planned. IFS provides Viva Air with a strong cloud-based foundation to grow in lockstep with our planned business, fleet and route expansions in the years to come.”
Francisco Lalinde, COO at Viva Air
The cloud solution will be implemented and hosted by IFS partner Tsunami Tsolutions. Viva Air is the latest commercial airline customer to select IFS, joining other airline operators across the Americas including LATAM, Copa Airlines, Cape Air, PSA Airlines and more.
Scott Helmer, President, IFS Aerospace and Defence, added, “This selection continues to demonstrate that IFS is the maintenance planning and execution solution of choice in the Americas region and globally,” says Helmer. “Airlines realise that IFS maintenance software provides the perfect balance between fleet utilisation and maintenance efficiency, ultimately translating into smoother operations to delight passengers at the all-important Moment of ServiceTM, when their flight takes off on time and delivers them to their intended destination.”
About Viva Air
Viva Air is the leading low-cost airline in Latin America. It currently operates 30 domestic routes in Colombia, 5 domestic routes in Peru, and seven international routes to the United States, Mexico and Peru. In its nine-year history, it has transported more than 28 million passengers. In 2021, it named Medellín as its official hub for domestic and international operations. Recognised for its proven biosecurity protocols, punctuality and having one of the most modern fleets in Latin America, with 21 Airbus 320 aircrafts, Viva Air continues its path of expansion by bringing air equity to the regions it touches with its promise to always offer low fares.
About IFS
IFS develops and delivers cloud enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers – at the Moment of Service. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognised leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 4,500 employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness and collaboration in how we support our 10,000+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com.
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EmpowerMX Awarded Major Multi-Year SaaS Contract from MRO Holdings
EmpowerMX, the leading provider of cloud-based software used by the world’s airlines, MROs, and OEMs to more efficiently plan, execute, and optimize aircraft maintenance, has been awarded a major multi-year software as a service (SaaS) subscription contract from MRO Holdings, the largest provider of airframe maintenance in the Americas.
MRO Holdings serves many of the largest and most respected airlines and freight carriers in the world from its facilities (Aeroman, TechOps MX, Flightstar, North State) strategically located throughout North and Central America.
“Our partnership-oriented approach and focus on operational excellence have allowed us to provide our clients industry leading performance metrics, but we are always pursuing new and innovative ways to enhance value. EmpowerMX is best suited to drive significant efficiency gains throughout our entire business, accelerate the digitization of our operations, and support better alignment with the evolving industry needs.”
Greg Colgan, CEO of MRO Holdings
Myles Nichols, Chief Operating Officer of MRO Holdings added, “As the industry standard, EmpowerMX delivers an end-to-end cloud-based system that integrates time tracking, materials management, and workforce optimization, and seamlessly interfaces with the systems of our customers. The software offers a compelling ROI and myriad of benefits including real-time insights, data-driven visibility into project and task completions, greater labor efficiencies, and digitization of paper-based processes – all of which are expected to result in faster turnaround times and increased aircraft availability for our clients.”
“We are excited for the opportunity to deploy EmpowerMX throughout MRO Holdings, a world class operator and leader in aviation maintenance. We appreciate MRO Holdings’ commitment to EmpowerMX and look forward to serving as the company’s long-term partner to drive digital MRO and enhanced efficiencies.“
Dinakara Nagalla, Empowermx CEO.
“MRO Holdings chose EmpowerMX’s software solutions as a key element to support their strategic growth plans, which reinforces our position as a leader in accelerating the industry’s digital transformation,” said Jim Sturgis, Chief Operating Officer at EmpowerMX. “This multi-year contract is a strong affirmation of our product strength, and ability to lead the next wave of change in aviation MRO with our digital platform and connected workforce solutions. Aviation is a resilient industry and has shown time and again its ability to recover after being impacted by significant world events, and these contracts support our belief in the industry’s recovery, and continual drive for improvement.”
For more information, contact sales@empowermx.com
About Empower MX:
Based in Frisco, TX, EmpowerMX’s cloud-based, mobile-first software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions are used by the world’s leading airlines, MROs, and OEMs to more efficiently plan, execute, and optimize heavy maintenance, line maintenance, materials management, shops activities and component overhaul. Our software drives ROI and delivers efficiency gains by shortening maintenance turn-around times (TAT), increasing aircraft availability, and lowering cost per available seat mile (CASM) by improving workforce utilization, eliminating unproductive workflows, providing real-time visibility into task completion, and digitizing paper-based processes and documentation.