Riyadh Air picks Swiss-AS as a strategic partner to implement ‎‎“AMOS” maintenance and engineering system

Riyadh Air announced that it has concluded a strategic partnership with Swiss-AS, a Swiss company specializing in aircraft maintenance solutions, to adopt and implement advanced “AMOS” system solutions in the field of aircraft maintenance and its parts, as part of the new national carrier’s preparations to contribute effectively to the Kingdom’s economy and highlighting its tourist and cultural attractions at the international level, enhancing the status of the capital, Riyadh, as a leading destination and a pivotal center at the regional level. ‏

The strategic partnership agreement was signed between Riyadh Air and Swiss-AS in the presence of representatives of both parties during a ceremony held in Dubai, which witnessed the first participation of the new national carrier during the Dubai Air Show 2023, during which Riyadh Air concluded a number of commercial business deals with prestigious international entities and companies, such as Saudi Airlines, IBM, Lucid Motors, and Lufthansa Systems.

This new partnership concluded between Riyadh Air and Swiss-A includes working to align the features of the AMOS system with the strategic goals that the new national carrier seeks to achieve, including many aspects that include improving Customer experiences, enhancing the reliability of operational processes, and adopting innovative approaches in maintenance operations

Riyadh Air chose the advanced “AMOS” system because it is one of the best maintenance solutions in the international aviation sector, after conducting a careful evaluation of the system’s fulfillment of the national carrier’s requirements, as the system’s tools will be aligned with the airline’s advanced information technology system. Riyadh is currently working on selecting and defining the basic solutions necessary to officially launch its first commercial flights in the year 2025. One of the basic aspects of the partnership agreement concluded between the two parties depends on the ability of the “AMOS” system to implement the required integration with Riyadh’s advanced airline fleet. And its ability to accommodate the new types of aircraft used within the fleet, which will be among the most advanced and modern in the world, and the extent of its contribution to enhancing the vision of the new national carrier regarding the sustainability of engineering and maintenance operations, while the “AMOS” system tools will also be integrated into the programs and digital systems that enhance Riyadh Airlines’ ability to achieve its sustainability goals. ‏

Under the concluded partnership agreement, the AMOS system will cover all aspects related to maintenance, engineering and logistical operations required by Riyadh Air, while the modular structure of the system will provide the new national carrier with a flexible system that can be customized and developed to meet special requirements and tools to address problems and challenges. ‏

The AMOS system, known for its advanced tools and features, is expected to contribute to improving the maintenance and engineering operations of Riyadh Aviation, which will enable the new national carrier to assume a leading position in the aviation and air transport sector, which is witnessing rapid development. The system has a package of benefits that include enhancing performance by simplifying maintenance operations with the aim of achieving optimal use of resources, in addition to that it contributes positively to the data-based decision-making mechanism through its ability to provide real-time data that enables Riyadh Airways to make informed strategic decisions. . The AMOS system also plays an active role in aspects of compliance with international standards and air safety by ensuring that the requirements of the aviation sector and global air safety standards are met, thus consolidating the new national carrier’s commitment to achieving excellence in all stages of its operations and passenger safety and well-being. ‏

In line with Riyadh Air’s vision and ambitions to be the most advanced digital airline in the world, and its goals with regard to sustainability, the national carrier has selected the option of fully hosting the system in the cloud, which includes the services of the “AMOS” system for operations (AOS). This strategic decision is in line with Riyadh Airways’ commitment and ambition to assume a leading position in terms of advanced digital services and systems in the global aviation and air transport sector. The benefits of full cloud hosting and AOS services extend to enhancing operational efficiency and enabling the new national carrier to maintain an advanced level of flexibility, scalability, and access to real-time data related to maintenance operations, as the system approach ensures Which works within cloud services, the ability to easily perform system updates, reduce infrastructure costs, and develop a dynamic and efficient digital environment. ‏

Riyadh Air’s choice of the “AMOS” system confirms Swiss-AS’s leading position as a reliable provider of innovative solutions in the field of aviation and air transport, while this strategic partnership embodies the commitment of both sides to excellence and the application of the highest standards of safety and technological progress in the field of maintenance and engineering in the air transport sector. ‏

On this occasion, Peter Bello, Chief Operating Officer at Riyadh Air, commented on the conclusion of this strategic partnership by saying: “In preparation for the official launch of our first flights in the year 2025, we have begun the journey of building our technical capabilities, which includes cooperation with global partners in all aspects of our operations, and we confirm By choosing the AMOS system, we have proceeded in accordance with our plans to provide the latest technology in the field of aviation and air transport.” ‏

For his part, Fabiano Faccoli, CEO of Swiss-AS, said: “We are proud to partner and work side by side with Riyadh Air by supporting them and enabling them to lead the aviation sector to be the most advanced air carrier in the world, and at the same time we look forward to Playing a vital role in the journey of the new national carrier to achieve its specific goals by taking advantage of the great potential of the “AMOS” program, as this step consolidated Riyadh Air’s commitment to being at the forefront of global carriers and adopting the latest findings of modern technology in the field, including It is in line with our shared vision to chart new features for the aviation and air transport sector.” ‏