Collins Aerospace joins Airbus-led Digital Alliance to advance predictive aircraft maintenance
ATLANTA - Collins Aerospace, an RTX business based in Charlotte, N.C., has joined the Airbus-led Digital Alliance for Aviation, expanding its role in developing predictive maintenance solutions for airlines.
The Digital Alliance, powered by Airbus’ Skywise data platform, brings together major aerospace firms to create integrated digital tools aimed at improving airline operations and reducing maintenance costs. Collins becomes the fifth group member, joining Airbus in Tolouse, France, Delta TechOps in Atlanta, GE Aerospace in Cincinati, and Liebherr in Bulle, Switzerland.
"By joining the Digital Alliance, Collins has the ability to expand its digital ecosystem and bring industry-leading analytics to airlines," said Nicole White, vice president and general manager of Connected Aviation at Collins Aerospace. "This also is an opportunity to deliver a range of digital solutions to end-user customers to achieve greater operational efficiency and resilience."
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Group effort
Collins Aerospace specializes in gathering and analyzing aircraft health data from a variety of systems, including hydraulics, air management, electric power, anti-ice, and landing and navigation systems. The company said its expertise helps airlines use predictive analytics to improve fleet reliability and reduce operational disruptions.
"Within the Digital Alliance, it is all about joining forces with key industry players, providing their strong expertise in system and component design and repair to best serve our customers," said Claude Houver, vice president of Innovation and Digital Solution at Airbus. "We look forward to working on reinforcing our existing product portfolio and expanding services for non-Airbus aircraft to further accelerate the deployment of predictive maintenance in the industry."
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Created in 2019, the Digital Alliance aims to use the Skywise platform to support airlines in managing maintenance operations by improving data transparency and enabling data-driven decisions. The addition of Collins Aerospace enhances the group’s capabilities across a broader range of aircraft components and fleet types, including Airbus and non-Airbus models.
Airbus said the alliance’s long-term goal is to develop health-monitoring solutions that increase fleet stability, reduce maintenance costs, and improve overall operational efficiency for airlines worldwide.
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