Riyadh Air, Swiss-AS sign MRO deal for AMOS software

Riyadh Air, the disruptive new airline from Saudi Arabia, will fly to more than 100 destinations, and reach 100 million visitors by 2030, making Riyadh a hub for global travel.
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Swiss AviationSoftware, a global supplier of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul software, has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with the upcoming Saudi airline Riyadh Air, for the implementation of its MRO software solution “AMOS.”

The signing ceremony took place in Dubai, with representatives from both Riyadh Air and Swiss-AS present to celebrate the occasion after their extraordinary debut at Dubai Airshow 2023.

The newly signed partnership will involve aligning AMOS’ capabilities with Riyadh Air’s strategic goals, such as enhancing customer satisfaction, improving operational reliability, and driving innovation in maintenance operations.

The selection of AMOS follows a rigorous and meticulous evaluation, which positioned AMOS as the comprehensive software solution that will seamlessly integrate with Riyadh Air’s evolving IT systems landscape. The airline is currently in the process of selecting and defining the solutions essentials for its commercial operations planned for 2025. A critical aspect of this partnership relies on AMOS’ ability to integrate Riyadh Air’s evolving fleet, accommodate new aircraft types and drive the carrier’s sustainability mission for engineering.

Renowned for its cutting-edge features, AMOS is set to optimize Riyadh Air’s maintenance and engineering activities, enabling it to become a leading player at the forefront of the ever-evolving aviation landscape.

AMOS brings key benefits to Riyadh Air, including increased performance by streamlining maintenance processes for better resource utilization. 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.

Peter Bellew, Riyadh Air’s chief operating officer, said: “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 1, 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 onboard industry-leading technology well in advance of operations. AMOS provides us with a strong solution to deliver reliable operational efficiencies and ensure guest satisfaction.”

Swiss-AS 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.”