Aircraft in Scope
Dassault’s Falcon line of business jets including the 8X, 7X, 6X, and mission-specific variants like the Falcon Albatros (maritime surveillance) and Falcon Archange (strategic intelligence) were the first aircraft on AVIR’s system.
The initial rollout covered Dassault’s Bordeaux–Mérignac facility and the Argonay maintenance center in France. These engineering hubs now run with AVIR’s predictive analytics integrated into their workflows.
How the Technology Works
AVIR’s core technology uses machine learning to scan:
Sensor outputs
Usage cycles
Historical repairs
Each Falcon’s telemetry streams into AVIR’s cloud. If the system spots an anomaly like a rising vibration trend in an engine it automatically generates a work order before a failure occurs.
Technicians describe this as a “check-engine light for jets.” Instead of waiting for excessive hydraulic pressure to trigger a fault, AVIR highlights the issue early, allowing maintenance during scheduled downtime.
This proactive approach keeps AOG (aircraft-on-ground) incidents to a minimum. Early results show Dassault experiencing a 15–20% drop in unscheduled groundings since launch.
Published benchmarks echo these figures:
GE Aviation predictive systems → 30% cost reduction, 20% uptime gains
Airbus Skywise → 10–15% cost savings, ~20% reliability improvement
Unified Data Platform
AVIR unifies previously siloed data by integrating directly with Dassault’s tools from ERP inventory systems to electronic flight logbooks via secure APIs.
This creates a single dashboard view of every aircraft:
Flight logs
Parts shelf-life
Inspection records
Compliance checks
For example:
A Falcon returns from a flight.
Logbook entries and sensor readings upload automatically.
AVIR cross-references them with inventory and compliance schedules.
Maintenance tasks are assigned instantly.
No manual data entry. No mismatched spreadsheets. One “single source of truth” for engineers, pilots, and auditors.
Mobile Access
Through the AVIR Mind mobile app, crews and technicians receive instant alerts.
Example workflow:
A Falcon lands.
A technician opens the app.
A new maintenance task (flagged by AVIR the previous day) is already scheduled.
This ensures seamless coordination between the hangar and the flight line.
Rollout Details July , 2025
Scope: Pilot rollout of Predictive Maintenance only (Airworthiness and Inventory modules to follow).
Deployment: Activated across selected Falcon jets.
Early Results:
8 out of 10 major discrepancies predicted before inspections.
Dozens of issues flagged before becoming critical.
15–20% fewer unscheduled maintenance events in the first month.
This matches industry findings: predictive analytics lets teams “schedule repairs during planned downtime” so flights remain on schedule.
Key Benefits and Results
Proactive Fault Alerts
Predicts failures days in advance
Keeps AOG events to a minimum
Cost Savings
Avoids expensive rush repairs and emergency part orders
Maintenance spending cut by 10–30%
Increased Availability
More uptime, fewer flight delays
~20% improvement in schedule reliability
Unified Data
All stakeholders share one integrated view
Simplifies decision-making and audit trails
Mobile Real-Time Access
Field crews act on alerts instantly
Accessible at Mérignac, Istres, or Argonay anytime, anywhere
Integration with Dassault Operations
The rollout involved direct data feeds from Dassault’s flight logs and maintenance systems into AVIR’s cloud.
Examples:
Falcon 8X flight recorder → nightly sync
ERP system → real-time part replacement history
Because AVIR uses open APIs, integration was completed in just weeks with no disruption. Dassault’s IT and MRO teams trained on reviewing AVIR tasks and logging discrepancies via tablets.
By go-live, all targeted Falcons were onboarded. Now, when a Falcon lands at Istres or Argonay, its flight data is already in AVIR. Anomalies generate immediate alerts. The system, pre-trained on thousands of Dassault flight hours, will only improve with ongoing data.
Looking Ahead
The July rollout was only the beginning. Next phases include:
Airworthiness Module: Alerts teams ahead of regulatory deadlines (DGAC/EASA compliance).
Inventory Module: Tracks part usage, predicts demand, and suggests optimal stock levels.
Future Features: Flight path optimization and advanced analytics currently in development.
In short, AVIR is building the AI-native operating system for aviation.
As one AVIR engineer put it: “We’re essentially building an avionics operating system for maintenance one that lets teams fix tomorrow’s problems today.”
Closing
The July 29 rollout marks a fundamental shift for Dassault Falcon operations: from reactive repairs to proactive AI-driven maintenance.
Fewer last-minute fixes
Lower costs
Higher fleet readiness
Early results have been encouraging, and as more features go live, both Dassault and AVIR expect these benefits to compound.
Stay in the Loop
We’ll be sharing more as we build from deep dives into our predictive engine to lessons in designing for high-stakes aviation workflows.
Laman 🦙
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