Korean Air has signed an settlement to undertake Airbus’ superior data-driven predictive upkeep resolution, Skywise Fleet Efficiency+ (S.FP+).
The answer is an upgraded platform that integrates and replaces the airline’s current Skywise Predictive Upkeep+ (SPM+) and Skywise Well being Monitoring (SHM) instruments.
The airline’s adoption of S.FP+ is a key strategic initiative to boost operational effectivity and unify upkeep techniques in preparation for the airline’s expanded fleet following the mixing with Asiana Airways.
S.FP+ is designed to maximise plane availability and operational reliability by utilizing superior information analytics to detect potential part points earlier than they happen.
The ‘Management’ tier, which Korean Air has chosen, consists of options comparable to pre-departure examine help and clever troubleshooting instruments powered by pure language processing (NLP).
This proactive strategy is predicted to considerably cut back Plane on the Floor (AOG) conditions and related prices.
The answer will likely be utilized to Korean Air’s A321neo, A330, A350, and A380 fleets, and will likely be prolonged to Asiana Airways’ Airbus fleet after the complete integration of the 2 carriers.
Jong Hoon Oh, head of the predictive upkeep staff at Korean Air, stated: “Our data-driven upkeep technique has confirmed its worth, stopping over 100 potential flight disruptions in 2024 alone.
“This improve to S. Fleet Efficiency+ is a strategic step as we put together to combine the Asiana fleet, guaranteeing we preserve the very best ranges of operational reliability and effectivity at a bigger scale.”
Raymond Lim, head of buyer companies Asia-Pacific at Airbus, stated: “This collaboration highlights our shared dedication to innovation, and we’re proud to help Korean Air in unlocking new ranges of operational reliability by data-driven upkeep.”
The settlement was introduced on the Aviation Week MRO Europe 2025 occasion in London.
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