Javier Jimenez, chief technology officer of Aer Lingus, addressed the audience at this week’s Predictive Aircraft Maintenance (PAM) Conference in Dublin, emphasising the need for a collective push toward more advanced, data-driven maintenance practices.
“We are united by a shared vision to advance predictive aircraft maintenance,” Jimenez stated in his keynote address, underscoring the importance of collaboration within the industry.
Highlighting the evolving demands of aviation, he noted that to stay competitive, “we need to shift to a data-driven approach,” while also recognising there are challenges that lie ahead.
“The purpose of predictive aircraft maintenance is great, but challenges remain,” he remarked, pointing to critical issues such as engineer buy-in, data ownership, and cybersecurity. Jimenez stressed that the success of predictive maintenance solutions hinges on the people behind the technology, stating, “the best predictive maintenance systems and solutions will only be as good as the engineers who use them.”
Jimenez also called for a significant mindset shift across the industry, advocating for airlines to take ownership of their data and build a more robust understanding of cybersecurity. “All of these challenges are serious ones for Aer Lingus,” he admitted, suggesting that these issues are not unique to his airline but reflect broader industry concerns.
In closing, Jimenez rallied the audience around the importance of collaboration, asserting, “industry success relies on a commitment towards a shared vision for the future.”
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