easyJet is replacing the cumbersome paper technical and cabin logs previously used by cabin crew, engineers, ground crew and flight crew with a new e-techlog system. This innovative system will be implemented across its 346-strong fleet of aircraft throughout 2025. The move is part of easyJet's efforts to reduce operational waste, with the transition expected to save more than 300,000 sheets of paper annually.
The new e-techlog system will streamline the maintenance reporting process for flight crew, cabin crew and engineers, enhancing line maintenance productivity. With real-time flight and cabin crew reports, the system will help reduce ground delays and maintenance times, increasing aircraft availability and minimising disruption for passengers.
David Morgan, Chief Operating Officer at easyJet, commented: “Rolling out Ultramain's state-of-the-art technology across our fleet of aircraft will not only improve the reporting processes for our crew and engineering teams but will also see fewer delays on the ground, which will help further enhance the travel experience for our customers. Our continued investment in innovative solutions like the e-techlog means we'll not only find quicker solutions to defects but, by cutting our paper use and the weight on the aircraft, we are also taking another small but important step to reduce our environmental impact too.”
Speaking on the transition to digitised reporting, Mark McCausland, President and CEO of Ultramain Systems, added: “We are thrilled to welcome easyJet as our newest ULTRAMAIN ELB partner and user. By embracing a paperless process for their electronic technical and cabin logbook, easyJet has demonstrated a dedication to excellence and innovation. Together, we are paving the way towards a more efficient future in aviation. We are excited to support easyJet as they transition to a more efficient, paperless operation.”
Once fully rolled out, the e-techlog will be run through Ultramain's software and installed on operational iPads accessible to easyJet personnel both on the ground and in the air. This will enable crew and engineers to raise and share maintenance issues in real time, allowing engineers ample time to order new parts in advance, saving ground delays and operational downtime. Transitioning from pen and paper to a fully digitised process eliminates errors or misinterpretation, as the software will enable engineers to identify problems instantly upon boarding the aircraft, thanks to the interactive cabin map feature included with the e-techlog.
