Trax powers WestJet's digital transformation with additional mobile and paperless solutions

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Trax, a leading provider of paperless aviation maintenance software, has announced the successful transition of WestJet Airlines to a paperless and mobile fleet maintenance operation. This implementation includes the web-based eMRO product, eMobility apps, and Trax Cloud hosting, enhancing users' ability to work from anywhere on mobile devices.

WestJet has integrated additional Trax solutions such as QuickTurn, TaskControl, and Line Control apps to further improve their operations. The eMRO system, combined with mobile apps, allows users to access documentation, view maintenance tasks, receive real-time updates, and utilize integrated materials modules.

This implementation marks the continued expansion of Trax's customer base using its full range of applications and technology services for digital aviation maintenance.

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• WestJet's transition to paperless and mobile fleet maintenance operation
• Implementation of advanced Trax solutions including eMRO, eMobility apps, and Cloud hosting
• Integration of additional apps like QuickTurn, TaskControl, and Line Control
• Improved offline working experience and enhanced operational efficiencies
• Continued expansion of Trax's customer base using full range of applications

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Trax has proudly provided WestJet Airlines with aircraft maintenance solutions for more than 20 years and has now transitioned the airline to the web-based Trax eMRO product, eMobility apps, and Trax Cloud hosting to boost users' ability to work from anywhere on their mobile devices.

MIAMI, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trax, a leading global provider of paperless aviation maintenance and engineering software products, announced the successful transition of WestJet Airlines Ltd. to a paperless and mobile fleet maintenance operation, implementing its advanced solutions to support the airline's digital transformation journey.

This implementation marks the continued expansion of Trax's customer base that is using its full range of applications.

WestJet, supported by Trax, implemented the web-based eMRO version and multiple eMobility apps – all hosted on the Trax Cloud environment – to improve users' offline working experience and add efficiencies to the airline's workstreams. WestJet also elected to integrate Trax's QuickTurn, TaskControl, and Line Control apps to realize additional benefits. This implementation marks the continued expansion of Trax's customer base that is using its full range of applications and technology services to power a digital approach to aviation maintenance.

Trax's eMRO product is a device-agnostic web-based application that offers a complete maintenance and engineering system with integrated information flow, allowing its users to stay connected from any work location. The enterprise eMRO system is combined with mobile apps to enable users to benefit from maximum mobility while accessing required documentation and electronic data, viewing assigned maintenance tasks, receiving real-time updates on planned and completed work, and tapping into integrated materials modules.

"With the technical aspects managed by Trax Cloud hosting, WestJet can focus on what we do best -- maintaining our fleet, flying, and successfully serving our customer base," said Gandeephan Ganeshalingam, Vice President of Technical Operations at WestJet. "The implementation of additional Trax solutions will enable us to stay focused on quality and compliance while further modernizing our operation. We're grateful for the continued partnership and look forward to our digital future with Trax."

"Trax has partnered with WestJet since 2004, and we are honored to help the airline move to paperless maintenance and engineering with additional solutions. We are proud to be part of advancing our customers' operations through further use of our products," said Omar Santos, Vice President at Trax. "Trax congratulates WestJet on their efforts to achieve a successful digital transformation."

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 WestJet

In 28 years of serving Canadians, WestJet has cut airfares in half and increased the flying population in Canada to more than 50 per cent. WestJet launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five destinations, growing over the years to more than 180 aircraft, 14,000 employees and more than 100 destinations in 26 countries. Additional information can be found at westjet.com. 

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FAQ

What new solutions has WestJet implemented with Trax for its digital transformation?

WestJet has implemented Trax's web-based eMRO product, eMobility apps, and Trax Cloud hosting. They have also integrated additional solutions such as QuickTurn, TaskControl, and Line Control apps to further improve their operations.

How long has Trax been providing solutions to WestJet Airlines?

Trax has been providing aircraft maintenance solutions to WestJet Airlines for more than 20 years, with their partnership dating back to 2004.

What benefits does the Trax eMRO system offer to WestJet?

The Trax eMRO system offers WestJet a complete maintenance and engineering system with integrated information flow, allowing users to stay connected from any location, access required documentation, view assigned tasks, receive real-time updates, and utilize integrated materials modules.

How does Trax Cloud hosting benefit WestJet's operations?

With Trax Cloud hosting managing the technical aspects, WestJet can focus on their core competencies of maintaining their fleet, flying, and serving their customer base while modernizing their operations.