SAS follows Widerøe to join the AMOS community

Swiss-AS has just signed contracts with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) regarding the implementation of AMOS. “We are honoured to be chosen by SAS and are convinced that the use of AMOS in combination with the incorporation of our industry-best-practice processes will help Scandinavian Airlines to further excel in operations while reducing maintenance costs,” states Ronald Schaeuffele, CEO of Swiss-AS.

“We had the opportunity to review AMOS at Widerøe and received favourable references of Swiss-AS, this convinced us that AMOS is the right choice for SAS. We believe AMOS will be an important tool in running even more competitive technical operations and maintaining a strict control of airworthiness and maintenance activities.

Regarding IT, the SAS strategy ‘4 Excellences Next Generation’ means that we will move away from fully customer-tailored solutions towards industry standard solutions wherever we can. AMOS fits into this strategy. We are sure the operation and administration of AMOS will be simpler and more cost efficient than the systems we are currently operating,” says Gorm Frimannslund, Head of SAS Technical Operations.

“As-is” implementation to start in autumn 2013

As a high-priority project, SAS may start the AMOS project in Q3 2013 to have the necessary resources internally available then. Following the successful implementation approach at Widerøe, Scandinavian Airlines will also put AMOS in operation “as-is” and abstain from time-consuming software adjustments. Due to the unique set-up of the flag carrier which has its organisation spread over three nations, the alignment of processes will be a special focus during the project.

About SAS – Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines is the flag carrier of Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway and Denmark) with main hubs in the capitals of all three countries. Founded in the 40s, the airline offers domestic and international flights to around 90 destinations. The miscellaneous fleet of almost 150 AC includes B737, A320 family, A330/340, CRJ. In the context of the fleet renewal process at SAS, the MD80s will be phased out soon. The airline has an integrated maintenance division, performing Line Maintenance of the SAS group.

SAS is a founding member of the “Star Alliance”. According to Flightstats, the Scandinavian carrier has been the most punctual airline in Europe for the last three years.

About Swiss AviationSoftware and AMOS

AMOS – developed and distributed by Swiss AviationSoftware – is a comprehensive, fully-integrated software package that successfully manages the maintenance, engineering and logistics requirements of modern airlines and MRO providers by fulfilling all airworthiness standards. Swiss-AS is a 100% subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., and counts more than 110 customers worldwide to its loyal customer base, including pure operators of all sizes, major low-cost, regional and flag carriers, large airline groups and MRO providers.

The fact that none of them has ever replaced AMOS by another system speaks for itself. Swiss-AS’ AMOS is one of the industry-leading MRO software world-wide. Swiss-AS has its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and is also represented in Miami, FL, USA.