Trax to enable SIA Engineering Company's new MRO facility in Malaysia

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Trax has announced a partnership with SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) to power their new paperless maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Malaysia. The state-of-the-art facility, Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM), will utilize Trax's eMRO and eMobility products for complete digital operations.

The implementation includes key features such as:

• Paperless task execution through TaskControl application
• Expedited maintenance check packages
• Optimized resource planning via Production Control application
• Comprehensive inventory and tool management
• Digital contract and cost management

This collaboration represents a significant milestone in aviation industry's paperless transformation, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, quality, safety, and reliability for global customers.

Positive

• Implementation of fully digital MRO operations will reduce maintenance turnaround time
• Optimization of resource allocation and planning processes improves operational efficiency
• Real-time inventory and tool management system enhances operational control
• Digital contract management and invoicing streamlines administrative processes

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MIAMI, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trax, a leading global provider of paperless aviation maintenance and engineering software products, announced it will enable the fully digital maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) platform of SIA Engineering Company's (SIAEC's) state-of-the-art heavy maintenance facility in Malaysia. This collaboration signifies a prominent milestone in the paperless movement for the aviation industry, as the new facility will leverage cutting-edge technology to streamline and enhance maintenance operations.

"Developing a new facility that is entirely paperless from the onset marks a significant milestone," said Schmidt.

With the application of Trax's eMRO and eMobility products, operational processes at SIAEC's facility in Malaysia, Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM), will be entirely digital, including MRO planning, task execution, release management, and costing. The facility will benefit from:

• Paperless task execution: Trax's TaskControl application will support the facility by eliminating paper-based workflows and allowing seamless electronic task card execution, increased speed and accuracy, and dependable compliance in maintenance operations.
    
• Expedited check packages: The use of Trax products will significantly reduce turnaround time for maintenance events via a fully digital check package process.
    
• Optimized resource planning: Trax's Production Control application will be deployed to optimize manpower allocation and slot planning processes, enabling the MRO facility to operate at peak efficiency.
    
• Comprehensive inventory and tool management: Trax's eMRO platform will manage all aspects of inventory, warehouse, and tooling, providing maintenance teams with access to real-time information on part availability and tool utilization.
    
• Contract and cost management: eMRO will facilitate contract management and introduce digital invoicing, which will simplify administrative tasks and provide users with transparent and efficient financial interactions.

"Developing a new facility that is entirely paperless from the onset marks a significant milestone for Trax, SIAEC, and the industry as a whole," said Andrew Schmidt, Trax's Executive Vice President.

"Trax's suite of cloud-based products will advance seamless and efficient planning, control, and execution processes at BMM," said Jeremy Yew, SVP of Base Maintenance. "When BMM commences operations, this modern, digital MRO facility will support our commitment to quality, safety, and operational reliability for our global customers."

About Trax

Trax is the premier provider of aviation maintenance mobile and cloud products in the global aviation market and a wholly-owned subsidiary of AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR). Trax products support digital signatures, paperless working, including workpacks and manuals, RFID-capability for logistics, biometric security, offline capability for its suite of mobile apps, web-based applications, and the ability for users to work anywhere with easy access to real-time information. Through its eMRO and eMobility products, Trax provides comprehensive software solutions designed to manage all aspects of aircraft maintenance. Additional information can be found at trax.aero.

About SIAEC

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) is a major provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in Asia-Pacific. SIAEC has a client base of more than 80 international carriers and aerospace equipment manufacturers. It provides line maintenance services at more than 30 airports in 9 countries, as well as airframe, engine and component services on some of the most advanced and widely used commercial aircraft in the world. The 25 subsidiaries and joint ventures with original equipment manufacturers and strategic partners in Singapore, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America and Vietnam increase the depth and breadth of the Company's service offerings. SIAEC has approvals from 28 national aviation regulatory authorities to provide MRO services for aircraft registered in the United States of America, Europe, China and other countries.

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FAQ

What digital solutions will Trax provide for SIAEC's new Malaysia facility?

Trax will provide eMRO and eMobility products, including TaskControl for paperless execution, Production Control for resource planning, and digital solutions for inventory, tool management, and contract administration.

How will the digital MRO platform improve maintenance operations?

The platform will reduce turnaround time, eliminate paper-based workflows, increase accuracy, ensure compliance, optimize resource allocation, and provide real-time inventory management.

What are the key features of SIAEC's new Base Maintenance Malaysia facility?

BMM will be a fully paperless, state-of-the-art heavy maintenance facility featuring digital task execution, expedited check packages, optimized resource planning, and comprehensive inventory management.

How will the Trax-SIAEC partnership impact aviation maintenance?

The partnership marks a significant milestone in aviation's paperless transformation, introducing fully digital MRO operations that enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and operational reliability.