Prognos marks 10 years of development

AFI KLM E&M celebrates the 10th anniversary of Prognos, a predictive maintenance system designed to help airlines anticipate technical failures and improve aircraft availability. The system, launched in 2016, has evolved into a comprehensive suite covering aircraft, engines, and auxiliary power units (APU).

Prognos combines data and engineering expertise

Born from AFI KLM E&M's experience as both an airline operator and a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service provider, Prognos was created to identify potential technical issues before they affect flight operations. It now integrates advanced data analysis with the expertise of dedicated engineering teams.

Prognos for APU expands rapidly

The Prognos for APU solution, launched in 2017 by EPCOR, a subsidiary of AFI KLM E&M, has grown from a single client to more than 55 by 2026. It currently monitors over 1,800 APUs across nine types and processes more than 3,500 reports daily.

Prognos improves APU reliability

Research by Prognos on Boeing 787 air conditioning systems led to modifications that improved APU reliability across the global fleet. Predictive monitoring has also enabled timely interventions to prevent serious issues like blade lateral movement and bearing problems.

Collaboration drives Prognos' success

Anne Brachet, deputy chief of engineering and maintenance at Air France-KLM, highlights the importance of collaboration between data specialists and engineering teams in Prognos' development. This experience has laid a foundation for future advancements in the system.

Future goals focus on prescriptive maintenance

As Prognos enters its second decade, AFI KLM E&M aims to expand its predictive capabilities to aircraft systems and engines. The company plans to use artificial intelligence and refine algorithms to help airlines not only predict failures but also determine the best maintenance actions and timing.