1st Quarter 2005

MIRO Announces GOLD™ Version 2005

MIRO Technologies announced today the latest release of GOLD™, its award-winning, flagship software application. GOLD™ Version 2005, which incorporates 87 modifications and represents over 23,000 man-hours of new development, is currently being installed at customer sites in a phased approach. This latest GOLD™ release further strengthens MIRO’s position as the leading aftermarket software solution provider for repair, maintenance, remanufacturing, and refurbishment of sophisticated equipment and systems in the aerospace & defense market.

MIRO’s customers use GOLD to enable, support, and improve maintenance, logistics, and record keeping processes and functions to reduce costs, improve productivity, reduce turn-times and enable better management decision-making. Maintenance organizations also rely on GOLD for ensuring airworthiness and optimal flight availability throughout the equipment’s life cycle. By seamlessly integrating with U.S. military retail supply systems, GOLD provides total asset visibility of contractor-managed items in the battlefield.

 
MIRO earns STAR Innovation Award from Aviation Maintenance

The publishers of Aviation Maintenance magazine honored MIRO Technologies with a STAR Innovation Award at the recent STAR Symposium held in Phoenix, AZ. Aviation Maintenance Publisher Nancy O’Brien presented the STAR “Outstanding Enterprise Integration Award” to MIRO in recognition of successful integration of its GOLDTM software application with other industry leading applications and U.S. military supply systems. Vincent Monteparte, President, and John Hayes, Director of Business Development for A&D, accepted the award on behalf of the MIRO team.

SAS Group selects AuRA for enterprise M & E solution

SAS Group, the fourth largest airline group in Europe, has executed an enterprise deal with MIRO Technologies to implement an AuRATM solution for engineering and maintenance management. The initial scope of the project will implement an AuRA solution for Scandinavian Airlines for JAR OPS1 (M) activity that includes engineering management, technical records, maintenance control, maintenance planning and work package management. The proof-of-concept phase, already underway in Stockholm, will be followed by final project implementation planning and roll-out throughout 2005. SAS views the AuRA solution as a critical element in their mission to strengthen maintenance and engineering operations through intelligent use of technology to improve efficiency and lower costs.

Embraer selects AuRA™ managed service from MainTrack

Embraer, one of the world’s largest regional aircraft manufacturers headquartered in Brazil, has selected MainTrack’s MRO solution based on the AuRA™ software from MIRO Technologies. AuRA will be delivered as a Managed Service by MainTrack Services B.V. (MainTrack), the Application Service Provider (ASP) who has teamed with MIRO and T-Systems as the host provider. The Managed Service will support Embraer’s new Remote Maintenance Optimized Tracking (ReMOT) service for their Legacy customers.

“This solution is perfect for an operation like ours,” said Antonio Martini, Director for Embraer’s Fleet Support. He added, “We selected AuRA as it really covers all aspects of our business in a truly integrated way. The solution is backed by the strength of T-Systems to assure excellence in support infrastructure for Embraer’s Legacy customers.

Embraer will initially use AuRA at its facilities in France and Brazil to assist a growing number of Legacy business jet and shuttle operators to support the maintenance and engineering management of their aircraft. Embraer engineers and maintenance support experts will utilise the features of AuRA to provide an enhanced level of total care. The ASP delivery mechanism, using secure internet access, is ideal for this type of service. Embraer staff and customers alike will be able to share and access information instantly using the power of the Web

 


In This Issue
GOLD™ v2005
MIRO earns STAR Innovation Award
SAS Group selects AuRA
Embraer selects AuRA™

 

About i-News
  i-News is a quarterly publication providing technology, business and service professionals with the latest information related to GOLD and AuRA service and support, including product announcements, case studies, media coverage, upcoming events, product tips and organizational news.

 

Upcoming Events

GOLD Users Group Meeting now scheduled in La Jolla on April 5 -7 at the San Diego Marriott La Jolla.
Mark your calendars and we will see you there!

Gold customers click here to register.

MIRO will also participate in the following trade shows and conferences between now and April 30th.

 

Industry Related
Aviation Maintenance “MIRO Targets Markets with GOLD software.”
Overhaul & Maintenance “Airlines Spending Money on IT.”
Aircraft Technology “IT for the paperless MRO environment.”
Aircraft Commerce “Integrating MRO IT with Airline Management”
Aircraft Commerce “Integrating Maintenance & Engineering IT Systems with the OEMs”
Aircraft Commerce “IT Systems for Maintenance Operations Control”

 

Featured Partner

MainTrack Services B.V. (MainTrack) has teamed with MIRO and T-Systems to offer AuRA as an MRO solution via Application Services Provider (ASP). MainTrack is a rapidly growing services provider that offers a suite of ‘state of the art’ hosted applications for airline operators and MROs, without the burdensome aspects normally associated with the acquisition and the implementation of these applications. The main characteristics of each offering are a charging mechanism that depends on use, fast time to market, and access anytime, anyplace, anywhere. In addition to MRO solutions, MainTrack offers a variety of other solutions such as crew scheduling and aircraft management, inventory and booking and self-service kiosks. For more information, visit www.maintrack.nl

 

 
 
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