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 which include Embraer, MRO Holdings, Delta and American Airlines, 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.

Scott Helmer, president of IFS’s Aerospace & Defense Business Unit, said: “Combining EmpowerMX with IFS is a perfect opportunity to proactively advance our leadership position in the aviation MRO software space due to the many synergies we have: an aligned technology vision, deep sector expertise and a shared commitment to customer value.

“Together, we not only expand our reach and foothold into the burgeoning MRO space, but we can also better serve a wider base of global A&D customers with the Industrial AI-fueled MRO innovation that enhances security, safety and efficiency.”

Helmer added: “EmpowerMX’s world-class and established customer base of leading aviation brands complements our own roster of industry leaders including Southwest Airlines, Air France KLM, Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems.”

Dinakara Nagalla, founder and chief executive of EmpowerMX, said: “We are excited to join the IFS team that will enable us to accelerate innovation and extend the value we create for MRO customers.

“With IFS’ global presence, EmpowerMX can help our MRO clients deliver faster turnaround, drive bottom line growth, and leverage the AI capabilities we are infusing into our products.”

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