**London**: GE Aerospace and Scandinavian Airlines have partnered to improve the safety and efficiency of SAS’s Embraer E190 fleet through a predictive maintenance project, leading to a notable decrease in unscheduled maintenance events and enhancing operational reliability significantly.
GE Aerospace and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have successfully concluded a predictive maintenance project designed to enhance the operational reliability and efficiency of SAS’s Embraer E190 fleet. This initiative aimed to tackle common challenges associated with critical aircraft systems, specifically the Bleed Systems and Flight Controls, which fall under Air Transport Association (ATA) chapters 36 and 27.
The collaboration leveraged GE Aerospace’s Event Measurement System (EMS), a sophisticated flight data and analytics platform, combined with operational data from SAS’s technical teams. This strategic partnership has facilitated a more effective identification of maintenance issues, enabling SAS to pinpoint root causes promptly and execute necessary repairs with precision.
SAS is currently utilising the EMS platform across its aircraft operations, alongside GE Aerospace’s additional software solutions—including Safety Insight, Fuel Insight, and FlightPulse®. The success of EMS in improving SAS’s safety, efficiency, and overall reliability can be attributed to its rapid data processing capabilities and the integration of a variety of datasets. The platform also features advanced analytics editing functions that allow for quick iterations and testing of algorithms against historical flight data.
As a result of this data-driven approach, SAS has reported a significant decrease in unscheduled maintenance events related to ATA chapters 36 and 27. Furthermore, the project has contributed to reducing the duration of time that aircraft are out of service, enhancing the overall operational efficacy for the airline.
Source: Noah Wire Services
