Embraer and Mexicana, Mexico’s state-owned airline, have signed a long-term agreement covering the implementation of predictive maintenance services for the airline’s E2 fleet. Under the agreement, Mexicana will use Embraer’s AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) software platform.
The AHEAD platform analyzes data collected from aircraft to identify potential technical faults before they become critical and determine maintenance requirements in advance. The system can monitor various aircraft systems in real time, including the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), fuel, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, avionics, engines, navigation, air conditioning, and flight controls. By analyzing data collected both in flight and on the ground using advanced analytical methods, the platform aims to reduce unscheduled maintenance and operational disruptions.
Mexicana CEO Leobardo Ávila Bojórquez stated that the AHEAD platform would help identify maintenance requirements in advance by using data generated by the fleet, thereby improving operational performance. Carlos Naufel, President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support, said the agreement would strengthen the long-term partnership between the two companies, adding that the platform aims to increase fleet availability and optimize maintenance costs.
Mexicana’s current fleet consists of 10 Embraer E2 aircraft, including five E195-E2s and five E190-E2s. Under an agreement announced in 2024, the airline ordered a total of 20 aircraft, comprising 10 E190-E2s and 10 E195-E2s. With the implementation of the AHEAD platform, Mexicana aims to improve maintenance efficiency as its fleet continues to grow.
