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Emirates partners with Airbus on predictive maintenance solutions

Emirates partners with Airbus on predictive maintenance solutions
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Michael Doersam Chief Financial & Group Services Officer | Emirates Airline

Emirates has announced a new agreement with Airbus to implement the Skywise Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+) and Core X3 digital predictive maintenance solutions. This move is part of Emirates' ongoing efforts to enhance operational excellence and safety through strategic fleet management. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Safa, Head of Emirates Engineering, and Laurent Negre, Vice President, Customer Services Airbus Africa and Middle East.

The integration of Airbus's S.FP+ solution aims to improve aircraft dispatch reliability for Emirates' fleet of Airbus A380 and A350 aircraft. The platform will enable Emirates Engineering teams to monitor real-time aircraft performance data, identify potential issues during flights, and determine necessary maintenance actions during turnarounds.

Ahmed Safa stated: “As a highly efficient, customer-centric operation, Emirates is always looking at ways to leverage leading-edge technologies that improve operational reliability and punctuality, minimise unscheduled downtime and ensure our fleet operates at the highest standards, ultimately elevating the customer experience. Adopting Airbus’s Skywise Fleet Performance+ is a step forward to support our Airbus fleet, harnessing the latest advancements, and transforming traditional maintenance activities into streamlined, precision led processes that optimise our time in the skies.”

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Laurent Negre commented: “We are proud to strengthen our collaboration with Emirates through the implementation of Skywise Fleet Performance+ and Core X3. These solutions will enhance fleet performance and reliability, reduce downtime, and support operational efficiency passengers will benefit from too.”

Skywise Fleet Performance Plus offers automated pre-departure monitoring powered by advanced analytics. It integrates Aircraft Condition Monitoring System (ACMS) data for critical monitoring while providing predictive diagnostics with real-time alerts.

The Core X3 analytics platform will assist Emirates Engineering in managing large amounts of data by connecting different systems for comprehensive insights accessible through an enhanced user interface.

Emirates Engineering continues to utilize aviation analytics for maximizing fleet availability while driving cost efficiencies. They are also exploring advanced digital technologies such as drone-assisted inspections along with virtual reality applications for maintenance tasks.

Emirates Engineering operates one of the world's most technologically advanced aircraft maintenance facilities at Dubai International Airport.

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