Singapore , In a significant move at the Singapore Air Show, Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have solidified their multi-decade partnership by signing two key renewal agreements for the FlightSense™ program and MRO services.
The cornerstone agreement is a five-year renewal of the comprehensive FlightSense program for ANA’s Boeing fleet, including 737NG/MAX, 767, 777, and 787 aircraft, as well as Dash 8-400s. This cost-per-flight-hour program, a fixture since 2001, provides guaranteed component availability and predictive maintenance for critical systems like environmental controls, electrical power, and engine controls. It is designed to minimize downtime and offer cost predictability through a fixed-rate model.
“Through FlightSense, we deliver an all-inclusive support package that allows ANA to make customized maintenance decisions, driving enhanced operational efficiency,” said Ryan Hudson, vice president of Aftermarket for Collins Aerospace’s Power & Controls unit.
Simultaneously, the partners announced a three-year extension of their existing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) agreement. This contract focuses on accessories for the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines powering ANA’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, covering items such as engine electronic controllers and fuel pump systems.
ANA executives emphasized the strategic value of the renewed collaborations. Yukifumi Ueda, vice president and general manager of Engine, Component and Supply Chain at ANA, noted that the partnership has been “a cornerstone of maintenance excellence” for the airline’s facility in Nagasaki since 2001. Iwao Takeshita, vice president of Global Supplier Relations & Planning at ANA, stated the agreements “solidify our shared commitment to enhancing reliability, improving delivery performance, and ensuring long-term cost-effectiveness.”
The FlightSense program leverages Collins’ advanced Ascentia® prognostics and health management software, offering airlines tailored support to improve operational performance and reduce maintenance costs. These renewals underscore a mutual commitment to operational resilience, safety, and leveraging predictive technology to optimize fleet performance for one of Japan’s leading carriers.
