Trax to Support SIA Engineering’s New MRO Facility in Malaysia

Trax to Support SIA Engineering’s New MRO Facility in Malaysia

Digital Transformation in Aviation Maintenance

Trax, a global leader in aviation maintenance and engineering software, has been selected to provide the digital infrastructure for SIA Engineering Company’s (SIAEC) new heavy maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Malaysia. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in the aviation sector’s ongoing transition toward fully paperless operations. The new Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM) facility will launch equipped with Trax’s eMRO and eMobility platforms, facilitating comprehensive digitalization across maintenance planning, task execution, release management, and cost control.

Andrew Schmidt, Executive Vice President at Trax, highlighted the importance of this development, stating that establishing a completely paperless facility from inception is a major milestone for both companies and the industry at large.

Enhancing Efficiency and Compliance

The integration of Trax’s TaskControl application will eliminate traditional paper-based workflows by enabling electronic task card execution, which is expected to improve both the speed and accuracy of maintenance activities while ensuring regulatory compliance. The facility anticipates faster maintenance turnarounds through the use of fully digital check packages, which streamline the process of maintenance events.

Resource planning will also benefit from the Production Control application, which optimizes manpower allocation and slot scheduling to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, the eMRO platform will provide real-time inventory and tool management, granting maintenance teams immediate access to up-to-date information on parts and tools, thereby improving logistics and resource utilization. Contract management and digital invoicing will be handled within the same platform, simplifying administrative processes and increasing financial transparency.

Jeremy Yew, Senior Vice President of Base Maintenance at SIAEC, emphasized the facility’s dedication to quality and operational reliability, affirming that the modern digital MRO facility will uphold the company’s commitment to safety and service excellence for its global clientele.

Industry Implications and Future Outlook

While the transition to a fully digital MRO facility positions SIAEC and Trax at the forefront of technological innovation in aviation maintenance, it also introduces challenges related to integrating advanced systems and maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory standards. Despite these hurdles, the initiative is expected to receive a positive market response, as airlines and MRO providers increasingly prioritize digital solutions to enhance efficiency and transparency.

This move may also prompt competitors to accelerate their own digital transformation efforts to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving industry landscape. Trax, a wholly owned subsidiary of AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), is renowned for its mobile and cloud-based aviation maintenance solutions, which include support for digital signatures, RFID-enabled logistics, biometric security, and offline capabilities. These features enable users to access critical information anytime and anywhere, reinforcing Trax’s reputation for innovation and customer support.

As SIAEC’s Malaysian facility prepares to commence operations, the partnership with Trax signals a new era in digital MRO operations, with the potential to reshape industry standards and expectations on a global scale.