Continuous Turnaround Time (TAT) Optimization

Predictable Aircraft Recovery Through Intelligent MRO Execution

For aviation MRO providers, reducing TAT while ensuring reliable return-to-service demands precision coordination of people, parts, and processes. IFS Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) Solutions empower leading maintenance providers to achieve:

✔ 15-25% shorter TAT through lean workflow automation
✔ Zero AOG delays with real-time parts/tool visibility
✔ 98% forecast accuracy for maintenance completion

How IFS Drives TAT Improvement

1. Intelligent Resource Orchestration

Smart work packaging that:

• Groups tasks by zone/technician specialty
• Auto-assigns certified staff based on EASA/FAA qualifications
• Syncs with rotable inventory levels

Live supply chain integration ensuring:

• On-site availability of LRUs, consumables, and GSE
• Automated PO generation for critical parts
• Blockchain-tracked component pedigrees

2. Real-Time Execution Control

Digital work cards with:

• AR-guided torque specifications
• Dynamic procedure updates
• Electronic sign-off (EASA Form 1 complaint)

 Shift turnover automation that:

• Flags incomplete jobs
• Preserves inspection evidence
• Updates remaining labor estimates

3. Data-Driven Process Refinement

Fleet-wide analytics identifying:

• Repetitive non-routine work drivers
• Technician productivity benchmarks
• Supply chain bottleneck patterns

Template optimization using:

• Historic man-hour data by ATA chapter
• OEM recommended practices
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Proven Results

72-hour reduction in average C-check duration (Emirates case study)
40% decrease in recurrent defects through root cause analytics
100% visibility into TAT influencers via IFS Control Tower

"IFS M&E users report 22% higher asset utilization through TAT gains."

Always-Connected Workforce

Real-Time Collaboration for Uninterrupted Aircraft Operations

In the high-stakes environment of aircraft maintenance, every minute of miscommunication can cascade into hours of delays. IFS M&E Solutions transform your workforce connectivity with:

✔ Instant digital collaboration between planners, supervisors, and technicians
✔ Live task tracking with 100% visibility into work progress
✔ Mobile-first alerts for weather changes, crew availability, and AOG situations

How Real-Time Communication Drives Results

1. Unified Operational Awareness

Role-specific dashboards showing:

• Active work packages and deadlines
• Technician certifications/availability
• Critical tool locations

Push notifications for:

• Priority task reassignments
• Updated MEL/CDL items
• Parts delivery confirmations

2. Intelligent Issue Resolution

Augmented Reality troubleshooting:

• Remote expert guidance via smart glasses
• Annotated technical manual overlays
• Instant FAA/EASA documentation access

Crowdsourced knowledge:

• Technician-to-technician chat with photo sharing
• AI-suggested solutions from historic cases
• Digital log of all decisions/actions

3. Predictive Workflow Adjustment

AI-driven scheduling updates that:

• Rebalance workloads during disruptions
• Auto-assign backup technicians
• Adjust parts prioritization in real-time

Tangible Outcomes

30% faster defect resolution through AR collaboration
50% fewer shift handover errors
Zero compliance violations from miscommunication

*"IFS-connected teams resolve 92% of disruptions before they impact TAT."*

Integrated Multi-Layered Maintenance Planning

Strategic Fleet Optimization Through Intelligent Scheduling

For airlines, effective maintenance planning requires synchronizing 3 critical dimensions:

1. Strategic (fleet CAPEX cycles)
2. Tactical (heavy checks/line maintenance balance)
3. Operational (daily work packages)

IFS M&E Solutions empower planners with:

AI-driven capacity modeling that optimizes:

• Hangar slot utilization (+22%)
• Workforce allocation by EASA/FAA certifications
• Parts inventory vs. forecasted demand

Lifecycle-aware scheduling that:

• Bundles LLP replacements with C/D checks
• Sequences A-checks around peak travel periods
• Aligns cabin retrofits with lease returns

How Intelligent Planning Creates Value

1. Heavy Maintenance Optimization

12-18 month lookahead planning for:

• Docking schedules at MRO facilities
• Engine shop visit coordination
• Critical AD/SB incorporation

Cost-controlled execution:

• CAPEX/OPEX trade-off analytics
• Labor cost forecasting by station
• Warranty recovery automation

2. Line Maintenance Integration

Dynamic task packaging that:

• Groups overnight checks by ATA chapters
• Balances workload across stations
• Accounts for MEL/CDL constraints

Real-time adjustment tools:

• Weather disruption rescheduling
• AOG priority overrides
• Technician reallocation alerts

3. Digital Twin-Assisted Planning

Fleet health analytics guiding:

• Optimal check intervals (extending 15% beyond OEM)
• Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) updates
• Failure trend predictions

3D visualization of:

• Work package spatial conflicts
• GSE movement paths
• Hangar space utilization

Airline-Specific Benefits

98% fleet availability through perfect check sequencing
12% lower maintenance costs via lifecycle optimization
Zero operational disruptions from planning gaps

For Aviation Planners:

• Fleet Managers: Extend asset utilization by 2-3 years
• Line Maintenance: Reduce overnight check TAT by 30%
• Finance Teams: Convert unplanned CAPEX into budgeted OPEX

*"IFS-powered airlines achieve 99.5% schedule completion rates."*

Right Part, Right Time: Intelligent Aviation Supply Chain

Eliminate AOG Delays While Optimizing $100M+ Inventory Spend

In aviation MRO, the costliest inventory is the part you don't have when needed. IFS transforms supply chain management with:

95% first-time-right part availability
30% inventory reduction through AI-driven forecasting
Zero regulatory compliance risks with automated traceability

How IFS Ensures Parts Availability

1. Demand-Driven Procurement

Auto-reservation linking:

• Work orders → Rotable pools → Purchase requisitions
• MEL/CDL items → Critical spares inventory
• AD/SB compliance → OEM bulletin timelines

Smart sourcing that:

• Prioritizes PMA/DER approved vendors
• Triggers 24/7 AOG procurement protocols
• Integrates with ILS (Integrated Logistics Support)

2. Configuration-Controlled Fulfillment

Real-time applicability checks:

• P/N ↔ Aircraft MSN/Line Number validation
• Modification status verification
• Life-limited part (LLP) remaining cycles

Blockchain-tracked movement:

• From supplier → warehouse → aircraft
• With EASA Form 1/FAA 8130-3 digital twins
• Including repair history and TAT clock

3. Predictive Inventory Optimization

ML-based stock modeling that:

• Balusters rotables by fleet utilization
• Positions kits at line stations preemptively
• Flags obsolescence risks 18+ months ahead

Dynamic replenishment adjusting for:

• Seasonal demand spikes
• Lease return obligations
• OEM lead time fluctuations

Financial & Operational Impact

$15M/year savings for mid-size airlines (IATA benchmark)
4-hour → 45-minute AOG resolution times
100% audit-ready compliance documentation

For Aviation Supply Chain Teams:

• Materials Managers: Turn 30% of inventory into working capital
• Line Maintenance: Eliminate "parts wait time" from TAT
• Quality Assurance: Auto-reject non-conforming parts

*"IFS-powered airlines achieve 98.7% first-time part match rates."*

"In aviation, the wrong part costs more than money—it costs trust. IFS delivers precision."

Fast, Secure & Reliable

Our customers rely on our solution as a mission-critical component of their IT infrastructure, with uncompromising expectations for performance, security, and reliability.

Proven at Scale

• Used by the world's largest and most complex aviation maintenance providers
• Supports both military and commercial airline operations

Enterprise-Grade Security
✔ OWASP Top 10 compliance through rigorous secure development practices
✔ High-availability architecture for uninterrupted operations
✔ Military-grade safeguards for mission-critical systems

Always-On Performance

• Designed for zero-downtime requirements
• Trusted for the most demanding operational environments
• Delivers consistent reliability for 24/7 aviation operations

The solution meets the stringent demands of modern aviation maintenance while ensuring continuous compliance and system integrity.