Trax and Rolls-Royce launch interface to improve engine on-wing operations | AIR Stock News

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Apr 08, 2025
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  • The integration of Trax's eMRO application with Rolls-Royce's Blue Data Thread platform will launch in 2025.
  • Available for Trent 1000, Trent 7000, and Trent XWB engine models at no additional cost.
  • Aim to improve maintenance efficiency and reliability with real-time data exchange and enhanced digital capabilities.

Trax, a global leader in aviation maintenance software, and Rolls-Royce, an aerospace and defense technology giant, have announced a groundbreaking collaboration. The launch of a new interface will link Trax's eMRO application with Rolls-Royce's Blue Data Thread platform, promising significant advancements in aircraft maintenance operations. This integration will enable seamless real-time data exchange, optimizing maintenance schedules and enhancing asset utilization, thereby minimizing operational disruptions.

The interface will be made available in 2025 as an 'out of the box' solution for operators of Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000, Trent 7000, and Trent XWB engine families, with no additional charges. This initiative supports the digital twin capabilities of Rolls-Royce's IntelligentEngine platform, facilitating more accurate simulations and maintenance forecasting. This advancement aims to sustain longer engine on-wing performance and reduce the frequency of shop visits.

"We are thrilled to team with Rolls-Royce," said Miguel Sosa, Trax's Vice President of Product Innovation. "This integration is a significant step forward in our mission to provide cutting-edge technology that enhances the efficiency and reliability of aircraft maintenance operations." Richard Swallow of Rolls-Royce highlighted the partnership's commitment to leveraging digital technology for better business outcomes.

As operators prepare for the rollout in 2025, this interface marks a pivotal move towards more efficient and reliable maintenance practices, harnessing the power of real-time data and digital innovation.

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