IFS, a Sweden-based provider of cloud and industrial AI software, has announced the acquisition of EmpowerMX - an AI-powered aviation maintenance software company specialising in Airframe Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions - which clients include major aviation organisations such...
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IFS, a Sweden-based provider of cloud and industrial AI software, has announced the acquisition of EmpowerMX - an AI-powered aviation maintenance software company specialising in Airframe Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions - which clients include major aviation organisations such as Embraer, MRO Holdings, Delta, and American Airlines.
This acquisition underscores IFS's commitment to industrial AI and highlights the importance of industry-specific capabilities that enable customers to quickly derive value and enhance service delivery. For aerospace and defence clients, this means improved efficiency, better production control, reduced turnaround times, and lower maintenance costs.
The collaboration between EmpowerMX and IFS aims to offer aerospace and defence customers a comprehensive maintenance management system. This system will support multiple users in various roles and provide paperless governance through electronic task cards and logbooks.
The acquisition is expected to deliver increased value and industrial AI innovation to customers at a time when aviation MROs and the airline industry face several challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, labour and skills shortages, capacity shortfalls, compliance issues, and ESG reporting requirements.
EmpowerMX customers will benefit from IFS's capabilities and global reach, leveraging embedded IFS.ai innovation to maximise asset availability, implement best practices, and ensure compliant delivery.
Scott Helmer, President of IFS Aerospace & Defence Business Unit, stated: "Combining EmpowerMX with IFS is a perfect opportunity to proactively advance our leadership position in the aviation MRO software space due to the many synergies we have: an aligned technology vision, deep sector expertise and a shared commitment to customer value. Together, we not only expand our reach and foothold into the burgeoning MRO space, but we can also better serve a wider base of global A&D customers with the industrial AI-fueled MRO innovation that enhances security, safety, and efficiency."
He added: "EmpowerMX's world-class and established customer base of leading aviation brands complements our own roster of industry leaders including Southwest Airlines, Air France KLM, Lockheed Martin, and BAE Systems."
Dinakara Nagalla, Founder & CEO of EmpowerMX, commented: "EmpowerMX has been at the forefront of technology innovation in the MRO space, and I am incredibly proud of what our team has achieved with the EMX platform, products, and services. We are excited to join the IFS team that will enable us to accelerate innovation and extend the value we create for MRO customers. With IFS’s global presence, EmpowerMX can help our MRO clients deliver faster turnaround, drive bottom line growth, and leverage the AI capabilities we are infusing into our products."
Aly Pinder, Research Vice President of Aftermarket Services Strategies at IDC, remarked: "For the aviation MRO and airline industry, digital transformation initiatives are critical to addressing operational challenges, including long turnaround times, out-of-service aircraft, and compliance adherence. As a notable company in the aviation MRO software market, IFS has helped some of the world's largest air carriers address these challenges by modernising their enterprise intelligence systems. The acquisition of EmpowerMX will complement IFS's existing cloud-based aviation maintenance solution and present IFS with an opportunity to strengthen its market position in the MRO sector."
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