Swiss Aviation Software (Swiss-AS) will support the engineering function and sustainability plans of the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Air, under a strategic agreement signed in Dubai.

The partnership will facilitate the implementation of Swiss-AS’s aviation maintenance and engineering software solution (AMOS) to back Riyadh Air’s rapidly growing fleet, enhance customer satisfaction, improve operational reliability, and drive innovation in maintenance operations.

A critical aspect of this partnership relies on AMOS’s ability to integrate Riyadh Air’s evolving fleet, accommodate new aircraft types and drive the carrier’s sustainability mission for engineering. The comprehensive software solution will integrate with Riyadh Air's evolving IT systems landscape, with the airline planning to begin commercial operations in 2025.

With its cutting-edge features, AMOS will optimise the airline’s maintenance, engineering, and logistics processes, with its modular structure providing Riyadh Air with a tailored and scalable system to meet specific needs and challenges.

AMOS brings key benefits to Riyadh Air, including increased performance by streamlining maintenance processes for better resource utilisation. It also facilitates data-driven decision-making by providing access to real-time data for informed strategic decisions.

AMOS also contributes to compliance and safety by ensuring strict adherence to industry regulations and safety standards, reinforcing Riyadh Air's commitment to operational excellence and passenger well-being.

In line with Riyadh Air's vision to be "digital native" and its ambitious sustainability goals, the airline has opted for the full hosting in the cloud service package, including AMOS Operational Services (AOS). This strategic decision aligns with Riyadh Air's commitment to becoming a digital leader in the industry.

The benefits of the cloud hosting and AOS go beyond operational efficiency, as it will allow the airline to maintain flexibility, scalability, and real-time access to critical maintenance data. The cloud-based approach ensures seamless updates, reduces infrastructure costs, and fosters a dynamic digital environment.

Peter Bellew, Riyadh Air’s Chief Operating Officer, commented: “We are building our technical capabilities to ensure readiness for our first flight in 2025 and an important part of this process is to ensure we have world class partners in place across the business.

“We plan to pioneer the use of AMOS to drive our sustainability plans from day one integrating it to enable fuel and carbon saving across our fleets.  By selecting AMOS, we are further demonstrating the ongoing implementation of our detailed roadmap that brings on board industry leading technology well in advance of operations. AMOS provides us a strong solution to deliver reliable operational efficiencies and ensuing guest satisfaction.”

Swiss Aviation Software’s CEO Fabiano Faccoli said: “We are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Riyadh Air and to support them in their commitment to being a visionary in the aviation industry. Riyadh Air will be the first digital-native airline, and we are very much looking forward to playing a significant role in achieving this ambitious target by leveraging AMOS’ full potential.

"Riyadh Air not only reaffirms its dedication to industry leadership but also showcases a strategic embrace of state-of-the-art technology that aligns perfectly with our mutual vision for the future of air travel.” – TradeArabia News Service