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Rolls-Royce and Trax Introduce Digital Tools for Aircraft Engine Maintenance

Rolls-Royce and Trax Launch Integrated Digital Platform for Aircraft Engine Maintenance
Miami, April 8, 2025 – Rolls-Royce and Trax have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Trax’s eMRO maintenance management platform with Rolls-Royce’s Blue Data Thread, marking a significant advancement in digital connectivity for aircraft engine maintenance.
Enhancing Maintenance Through Real-Time Data Integration
This collaboration connects Trax’s device-agnostic eMRO application, widely used for aircraft maintenance and fleet management, with Rolls-Royce’s Blue Data Thread—an open industry platform designed to foster a connected ecosystem among airlines, maintenance, repair and overhaul providers (MROs), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The integration facilitates real-time data exchange, enabling optimized maintenance scheduling, improved asset utilization, and a reduction in operational disruptions for airlines globally.
By utilizing the Blue Data Thread, maintenance teams gain continuous access to current engine data, supporting predictive maintenance strategies that minimize costly downtime. The integration also bolsters Rolls-Royce’s IntelligentEngine digital twin technology, enhancing the accuracy of simulations and maintenance forecasting. This advancement is anticipated to extend engine on-wing performance and decrease the frequency of shop visits.
Miguel Sosa, Vice President of Product Innovation at Trax, underscored the importance of the partnership, stating, “The integration of eMRO with the Blue Data Thread represents a major step forward in providing cutting-edge technology that enhances the efficiency and reliability of aircraft maintenance operations.” The solution will be offered as a standard feature at no additional cost to operators of the Trent 1000, Trent 7000, and Trent XWB engine families starting in 2025.
Industry Impact and Future Outlook
Richard Swallow, Head of Data Services for Civil Aerospace at Rolls-Royce, emphasized the broader implications of the collaboration: “This partnership with Trax exemplifies our commitment to leveraging digital technology to improve business outcomes for customers. The Blue Data Thread is central to our vision for digitally enabled services, and our new interface with Trax will help airlines maximize operational efficiency.”
The aviation sector has welcomed the announcement, with industry observers highlighting the potential for substantial efficiency improvements and cost reductions. Nonetheless, the integration of complex digital systems presents challenges, particularly in ensuring seamless interoperability and maintaining stringent data security. Both companies have affirmed their dedication to addressing these concerns throughout the implementation process.
Analysts suggest that this initiative may accelerate digital transformation efforts across the industry, prompting competitors to pursue similar integrations as airlines and MROs increasingly seek to harness the advantages of real-time data and predictive analytics.
Trax, a wholly owned subsidiary of AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), is a leading provider of aviation maintenance mobile and cloud solutions, offering capabilities such as digital signatures, paperless workflows, RFID logistics, biometric security, and offline functionality. Rolls-Royce remains a global leader in aerospace and defense innovation, continuously advancing sustainable and next-generation technologies while setting new standards in engineering and aftermarket support.
For further information, visit Trax and Rolls-Royce.

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