Behind every aircraft that takes to the skies is a complex network of processes ensuring continuing airworthiness. Our aviation software suite has been evolving for the past 30 years, streamlining Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) processes more effectively with each iteration.
What sets our software apart is its ability to do more than simply digitise manual processes. It connects people, manages extensive datasets, and delivers actionable insights precisely when needed.
Trusted by aviation organisations worldwide, including national carriers, third-party maintenance providers, and independent operators, we offer a comprehensive solution that helps our customers thrive in the most demanding environments.
This article reviews some of our key milestones and latest updates.
30 Years of Development and Innovation
Our software is not just a product – it’s the result of many decades of experience amongst our staff, and our dedication to continuous improvement.
Over 30 years, we have continued to refine our understanding of the industry and its challenges. Profound aviation expertise is embedded in every module, ensuring that our software addresses the real-world needs of organisations.
Recent Milestones
Here are some of the key milestones we’ve reached in the past five years.
OASES is Acquired by Valsoft
This was a major turning point, giving us access to an extensive international network of professionals with expertise in cloud technology. This paved the way for easier upgrades, more secure deployments, and more advanced functionality.
OASES Academy is Introduced
OASES Academy brought a new dimension to customer success. Through community interaction and a range of instructional resources, our customers could more easily get the most from our aviation solution.
OASES Insights is Launched
Next, the BI tool was added to our repertoire. Aviation businesses leveraging cloud technology could now derive more profitable insights from their data than ever before.
A Period of Rapid Growth
Despite the challenges facing companies from all walks of life in recent years, 2022-2023 saw a period of significant expansion in which our headcount increased by 42%. That included a 50% increase in software development alone, as well as the expansion of our Customer Success team.
A New Strategic Partnership
More recently, we announced our partnership with KeepFlying, which brings the best AI solutions to our users.
Why Robust MRO Software Solutions Are Necessary Today
Aircraft maintenance software is a necessity in the context of today’s operations. Passenger volumes, tight turnaround times and strict regulatory requirements all threaten to overwhelm organisations that are not equipped with the right tools.
Comprehensive aviation maintenance software provides these key benefits:
- Efficiency gains: Automating repetitive tasks allows teams to focus on higher-value activities, improving productivity without increasing headcount.
- Regulatory compliance: Automated tracking and reporting ensure no deadline or requirement is overlooked.
- Cost control: From optimised stock management to accurate financial oversight, software helps organisations minimise waste and maximise margins.
- Scalability: As organisations grow or adopt new technologies, modular software can scale and adapt, providing long-term value.
- Strategic insights: The huge volume of data generated by modern aviation operations opens the door to continuous improvement. But without the right system to manage that data, the door remains firmly shut.
The Added Value of Cloud Based Aviation MRO Software: Connecting People
Beyond the technical features, the real power of MRO software lies in its ability to connect people across departments and locations.
Mobile accessibility ensures engineers, planners, inventory management staff, and managers all have the right information at their fingertips, wherever they are. Shared data supports collaboration, eliminating silos and ensuring everyone operates from the same source of truth.
The OASES Aviation MRO Software Suite
Our solution consists of nine integrated modules, each designed to address a critical aspect of aircraft services. Cloud-hosted and equipped with APIs for seamless integration with third-party systems, it delivers a flexible and comprehensive solution.
1. Continuing Airworthiness
This module helps teams manage all maintenance activity in a compliant manner. It serves as a single source of truth for airworthiness directives, service bulletins, engineering orders, safety integrity levels, and aircraft operations tests. It enables staff to access work orders from any device and automatically provides a robust audit trail, for convenience and reduced risk.
2. Planning
Efficient maintenance planning is essential to avoid delays and ensure aircraft readiness – and this module significantly streamlines the process.
It integrates forecast maintenance, modification tasks, and defect limitations into comprehensive work orders. Required actions based on airworthiness directives and service bulletins are also included in work orders automatically, along with all required documentation.
3. Production
The Production module is the key to effective resource allocation and maintaining oversight of maintenance tasks. It provides real-time visibility into task status, and barcode-enabled work cards collect vital data on job numbers, materials used, and task timings, ensuring accountability and operational efficiency.
4. Line Maintenance
Essential for ensuring quick turnaround times, our Line Maintenance module integrates data from Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs), Electronic Technical Logs (ETLs), and e-enabled aircraft systems. Short-term scheduled activities – as well as defect rectification and component repair – can be forecast and viewed from one central screen.
It also integrates with our Material Management module to streamline stock reservation, and automatically creates LMC worksheets, emailed directly to the appropriate repair stations. This ensures rectification activities are handled quickly and accurately.
5. Maintenance Control
Flexible line maintenance planning is key to adapting to operational changes. Our Maintenance Control module provides complete visibility into every demand on services, helping users allocate resources, visualise the knock-on effects of schedule changes, and make informed decisions in real-time.
6. Material Management
This module enables efficient and cost-effective inventory tracking and management. Automated stock control and shortage management prevents unwelcome delays, while the OASES MobileMaterial app enables users to track inventory and issue parts on the go. RFID tool control further boosts efficiency.
7. Customs Tracking
Of course, customs compliance is critical in international aviation operations. Our Customs Tracking module ensures real-time visibility of inbound and outbound shipments, providing robust audit trails encompassing every step of the journey. For added efficiency, data is captured as soon as shipments clear customs.
8. Commercial Management
Our Commercial Management module simplifies the intricate financial management of aviation operations. Not only does it handle fundamental processes such as billing, it also provides strategic insight through margin analysis and other calculations. It provides a single source of truth for all financial data.
9. Warranty Management
Optimising warranty claims is vital for cost recovery. Our Warranty Management module automates claim tracking, provides insights into vendor performance, and increases the success rate of claims.
The Latest Updates in Release 11
Recent updates include:
- Improved User Experience (UX): A more intuitive interface makes navigation and task management simpler and faster.
- New APIs: Improved integration options thanks to OASES Gateway and Workflow enable greater operational flexibility.
- Advanced Business Intelligence: Upgraded BI features offer deeper insights into operational and financial performance.
- Enhanced security: Multi-factor authentication and SSL/TLS encryption provide added protection for sensitive data.
And stay tuned to find out about the next stage of development in 2025!
Conclusion
The aviation industry demands precision, efficiency, and unwavering compliance. Our software suite, developed over three decades, provides the tools aviation organisations need to meet these demands while staying competitive.
It connects every stage of MRO operations – planning, production, material management, and more – and also connects people, enabling effective collaboration and informed decision-making.
To learn more about how our aviation software suite can transform your operations, contact us today.