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Drayton Aerospace selects IFX's EmpowerMX

Drayton Aerospace Porto Alegre (POA), a specialist in civil, freight aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), has selected EmpowerMX from IFS to plan, execute and optimise its operations.

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This collaboration aims to enhance return on investment (ROI) and deliver transformative efficiency gains by optimising the utilisation of resources. Key benefits include predictive control over maintenance turnaround times, improved management of risk factors, and heightened customer satisfaction.

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EmpowerMX from IFS is a recognised asset and service management software solution for leading independent third-party MROs. It is a perfect fit with Drayton’s vocation for providing value, quality work and world-class service to commercial airlines and freight operators.

With a comprehensive roll-out plan over the next few months, the Drayton POA team will use IFS EmpowerMX to implement its vision of introducing proven MRO best practices to transform maintenance operations through cloud-based, mobile-first technology. It will play a key role in the efficiency of the business well into the future and be pivotal in their focus on becoming a world-class, third-party MRO centre of excellence.

Alcides Conter, General Manager at Drayton Aerospace commented: “Drayton Aerospace is trusted around the globe by airlines, governments, and OEMs, and is at the forefront of aviation services for the commercial aviation sector.

"It’s because of this that we chose EmpowerMX from IFS as we believe we have a great opportunity to improve planned and predictive maintenance of our assets, so that our own customers benefit from safer, more available aircraft.”

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Dinakara Nagalla, Head of EmpowerMX at IFS commented: “This partnership combines the expertise of IFS and Drayton Aerospace to manage the digitisation of maintenance operations and significantly improve business efficiencies.

"IFS has unparalleled experience in commercial aviation, including end-to-end aviation maintenance solutions ensuring airworthiness and efficiency across entire fleets.

“It’s why airlines and air operators trust IFS to keep aviation maintenance efficient and predictable and most importantly, aircraft airborne.”

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