Background
A global leader in aerospace engine design, manufacturing, and maintenance, this company has over 85 years of expertise and a 30% market share in the aero engine module supply business. It partners with Pratt & Whitney and GE to power some of the world’s most advanced aircraft.
As operations expanded across OEM, MRO, and military projects, data silos, disconnected systems, and inefficient data access made it difficult to plan maintenance proactively, track productivity, and integrate data across platforms. The company needed a real-time, governed, and scalable solution to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance decision-making.
Challenges
- Inefficient Maintenance Planning – Flight histories, including weather conditions, routes, and service records, were siloed, making it difficult to track engine wear and performance for servicing needs. Manual comparisons slowed maintenance and increased operational costs.
- Lack of Productivity Tracking – With 11,000+ engine experts across 17 locations, inconsistent data made performance monitoring difficult.
- Disconnected Data – Systems like SAP BW and PostgreSQL were siloed, were disconnected, preventing critical insights into operating conditions affecting engine health, such as exposure to desert or ocean environments.
- Limited Data Governance – No centralized data catalog or role-based access, complicating compliance and business-wide data usage.
Solution
The company implemented the Denodo Platform to create a unified data access point across systems and enabled real-time data views tailored for analysts, data scientists, and developers. The platform established domain-specific virtual databases and a comprehensive data catalog, enhancing data discovery and governance.
Key capabilities included:
- Centralized Data Access – Integrated SAP, PostgreSQL, and external systems into a single platform.
- Enterprise-Wide Data Catalog – Improved data discoverability and self-service analytics.
- Role-Based Access Control – Enabled secure, compliant data sharing across business units.
- Governed Business-Led Data Ownership – Shifted control from IT to business teams for greater agility.
Results
- Optimized Maintenance Planning – Linked global flight data with internal maintenance records to identify servicing needs and predict engine wear patterns based on usage and environmental factors.
- Improved Productivity Tracking – Standardized calendar data provided accurate performance insights, accounting for non-working days.
- Stronger Governance & Security – Role-based access controls ensured compliance and secure data handling.
- Operational Efficiency: Real-time productivity tracking and flight data analysis improved maintenance planning and resource allocation.
By eliminating data silos and enhancing real-time accessibility, this aerospace leader is now poised for data-driven operational excellence and future scalability.
