IFS, the technology innovator in cloud and Industrial AI software, has acquired EmpowerMX, an AI-powered aviation maintenance software provider specialising in airframe MRO solutions, trusted by large aviation organisations including Embraer, MRO Holdings, Delta and American Airlines.
The acquisition reinforces IFS's commitment to Industrial AI and underpins the importance of industry-specific capabilities that enable customers to rapidly derive value and improve the way they serve their customers at the moment of service. For aerospace and defence customers, this translates to improving efficiencies, enhancing production control, minimising turn-around times and reducing maintenance costs.
Together, EmpowerMX and IFS will provide aerospace and defence customers with the most comprehensive and capable maintenance management system that can support multiple users in multiple roles, as well as provide well-documented, paperless governance in the form of electronic task cards and logbooks.
The acquisition will deliver more value and Industrial AI innovation to customers at a time when aviation MROs and the airline industry are experiencing multiple challenges that negatively impact profitability and operational efficiency, including supply chain disruption, labour and skills shortages, capacity shortfall, compliance, and ESG reporting.
EmpowerMX's customers will now be able to leverage IFS's capabilities and global scale to benefit from embedded IFS.ai innovation that enables them to maximise asset availability, deliver best practices, and ensure compliant delivery.
