"Predictive Aircraft Maintenance" Korean Air Strengthens Predictive Maintenance Partnership with Airbus

Contract Signed on October 16 for Introduction of Advanced Predictive Maintenance Solution

Korean Air is enhancing the safety and sustainability of its aircraft by introducing Airbus's data-driven advanced predictive maintenance solution.

On October 16, 2025 (local time), at MRO Europe in London, Korean Air announced on the 17th that it had signed a contract to introduce Airbus's data-driven advanced predictive maintenance solution, Skywise Fleet Performance Plus (S.FP+).

Korean Air signed a contract on the 16th (local time) in London to introduce Airbus's data-driven advanced predictive maintenance solution. The photo shows Jonghoon Oh, head of Korean Air's predictive maintenance team (left), and Fabrice Beyome, head of growth and innovation for Airbus Digital Services, posing for a commemorative photo. Provided by Korean Air. Photo by Korean Air

Airbus Skywise is a large-scale data platform related to the operations of more than 100 airlines and over 9,000 aircraft. Airbus integrates sensors, maintenance systems, flight schedules, and passenger reservation systems into this platform to predict component failures in advance. At the same time, it optimizes supply chain management, reducing costs and improving productivity by minimizing aircraft downtime.

The solution that Korean Air is adopting is an upgraded version compared to the one introduced in February last year. It offers enhanced features by combining the latest technology from the Airbus Skywise core platform with digital alliance technology.

The new solution focuses on prediction rather than post-event response. It detects and alerts potential defects and component failures in aircraft in advance. It is designed to maximize overall aircraft performance, including aircraft availability and operational reliability, compared to the previous version. As a result, it is expected to significantly reduce aircraft groundings and generate cost savings.

Korean Air will apply this solution to the A321neo, A330, A350, and A380 models. After the launch of the integrated airline, it also plans to apply the solution to the Airbus fleet operated by Asiana Airlines.

Jonghoon Oh, head of Korean Air's predictive maintenance team, said, "Through this collaboration, we aim to prevent aircraft defects in advance and improve operational efficiency. With the launch of the integrated Korean Air and the expected expansion of our fleet, we will do our best to optimize our maintenance system and operational efficiency."

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