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Drayton Aerospace selects IFS EmpowerMX to optimise MRO operations

Drayton Aerospace has opted for IFS' EmpowerMX solution
Drayton Aerospace has opted for IFS' EmpowerMX solution © IFS

Drayton Aerospace Porto Alegre (POA) has chosen the IFS EmpowerMX solution to optimise its operations. The decision aims to boost return on investment and achieve greater efficiency through better resource utilisation. The partnership will enable predictive control over maintenance turnaround times, improve risk management and elevate customer satisfaction.

IFS EmpowerMX, a renowned asset and service management software, aligns with Drayton’s commitment to providing quality service to commercial airlines and freight operators. The implementation will transform Drayton’s maintenance operations using cloud-based, mobile-first technology, supporting its vision to become a world-class third-party MRO centre of excellence.

Alcides Conter, General Manager at Drayton Aerospace, highlighted that the selection of IFS EmpowerMX will enable improved planned and predictive maintenance, ensuring safer and more reliable aircraft for their clients. Dinakara Nagalla, Head of EmpowerMX at IFS, added that this collaboration combines the expertise of both companies to digitise maintenance operations and significantly enhance efficiency, reflecting IFS’s proven track record in keeping aviation maintenance predictable and aircraft operational.

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