Emirates Partners with Airbus to Enhance Fleet Efficiency and Reliability with Advanced Predictive Maintenance Technology
- Airline will leverage platform’s real-time data capabilities on all its Airbus A380s and A350s for better levels of efficiency
- Reducing unplanned maintenance for nose-to-tail aircraft systems allow more time flying
(IN SHORT) Emirates has signed a partnership with Airbus to implement the Skywise Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+) predictive maintenance solution and Core X3 analytics platform, aiming to enhance the performance and reliability of its Airbus A380 and A350 fleets. The integration of real-time data will allow Emirates to monitor aircraft health, identify issues during flights, and minimize unplanned maintenance, increasing efficiency and reducing downtime. This move is part of Emirates’ strategy to optimize operational reliability and enhance the customer experience. The airline is also advancing its maintenance technology with innovations like drone-assisted inspections and virtual reality for aircraft servicing.
(PRESS RELEASE) Dubai, UAE, 2025-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced a strategic partnership with Airbus to implement the advanced Skywise Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+) predictive maintenance and fleet health monitoring solution, alongside the Core X3 analytics platform. This agreement, signed by Ahmed Safa, Head of Emirates Engineering, and Laurent Negre, Vice President of Customer Services for Airbus Africa and the Middle East, is part of the airline’s continued commitment to operational excellence and safety.
The integration of Airbus’s state-of-the-art S.FP+ solution aims to further enhance the reliability of Emirates’ Airbus A380 and A350 aircraft fleets. By harnessing real-time data capabilities, Emirates will be able to monitor aircraft health and performance more effectively, helping identify potential issues while in flight and ensuring maintenance actions are performed during scheduled turnarounds. This technology promises to minimize unscheduled downtime and increase time spent in the air, boosting operational efficiency.
Ahmed Safa, Head of Emirates Engineering, explained, “At Emirates, we constantly seek ways to leverage cutting-edge technologies that enhance our operational reliability, reduce unexpected maintenance, and ensure our aircraft operate at the highest standards. By integrating Skywise Fleet Performance+, we are transforming traditional maintenance practices into precision-led processes, directly improving the customer experience by optimizing our time in the skies.”
Laurent Negre, Vice President of Customer Services Africa and Middle East at Airbus, noted, “We are excited to further our collaboration with Emirates, as the adoption of Skywise Fleet Performance+ and Core X3 will significantly improve fleet performance, reduce downtime, and streamline operations, ultimately benefiting passengers with enhanced service reliability.”
The Skywise Fleet Performance+ platform offers automated pre-departure monitoring of key systems and cabin conditions, powered by sophisticated analytics. It integrates Aircraft Condition Monitoring System (ACMS) data, providing real-time diagnostics and predictive alerts, while also offering comprehensive status insights for Emirates’ Airbus A380 and A350 fleets. By incorporating the Core X3 analytics platform, Emirates will streamline data management and gain unified, real-time insights that support seamless coordination across teams.
Emirates Engineering has been at the forefront of leveraging aviation analytics to maximize fleet availability and reduce operational costs. The airline is also exploring advanced digital technologies to enhance its maintenance operations, including drone-assisted inspections and the potential use of virtual and augmented reality for maintenance tasks.
About Emirates Engineering
Emirates Engineering operates one of the most advanced aircraft maintenance facilities globally, overseeing maintenance, engineering, quality control, and logistics for the airline’s extensive fleet of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft. The facility, spanning 400,000 square meters at Dubai International Airport, includes the largest free-spanned structures in the Middle East. In 2023, Emirates announced a US$950 million investment to develop a state-of-the-art engineering complex at Dubai World Central (DWC), which will become the largest and most advanced of its kind in the region, set to support the airline’s operations through the 2040s.
About Emirates
The Emirates story started in 1985 when we launched operations with just two aircraft. Today, we fly the world’s biggest fleets of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering our customers the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft in the skies.
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