About
Skywise (operating under the NAVBLUE brand) is a comprehensive aviation operations platform born from the merger of NAVBLUE and Airbus's Skywise Digital solutions. As a fully integrated digital ecosystem, it covers the entire airline operational lifecycle — from long-term network planning to real-time operations control, flight preparation, technical maintenance, and ground handling. At its core, Skywise Core acts as the aviation industry's unified data toolbox, breaking down silos by consolidating, enriching, and analyzing data from multiple sources in a single secure platform. Key solution areas include Planning & Operations Control (network, fleet, and crew optimization), Flight Operations (route efficiency and mission management via Mission+), Technical Operations (fleet availability, MRO optimization, and airworthiness compliance), and Ground Operations (departure punctuality and delay reduction). Through the Digital Alliance — a partnership with Delta, GE Aerospace, Liebherr, and Collins Aerospace — Skywise delivers cross-fleet analytics for maintenance, asset management, and flight operations. Customers include major carriers such as AirAsia, easyJet, and Hong Kong Air Cargo. It supports both Airbus and non-Airbus fleets, making it a versatile choice for any airline seeking to modernize operations through data-driven decision-making.
Key Features
- Unified Operations Platform: Integrates Planning & Operations Control, Flight, Technical, and Ground Operations into a single interoperable digital ecosystem.
- Skywise Core Data Hub: A secure aviation data platform that consolidates and enriches multi-source data to power analytics, reporting, and AI-driven insights.
- Flight Operations Suite: Streamlines flight preparation, route optimization, and mission execution through tools like Mission+ and aeronautical data management.
- Technical & MRO Optimization: Maximizes fleet availability and ensures continuous airworthiness compliance by optimizing maintenance, repair, and overhaul workflows.
- Digital Alliance Analytics: Cross-fleet analytics powered by a partnership with Airbus, Delta, GE Aerospace, Liebherr, and Collins for maintenance and operational intelligence.
Use Cases
- An airline operations center uses Skywise Command+ to manage real-time disruptions, crew reassignments, and flight recovery plans in a single control interface.
- A maintenance team uses the Technical Operations module to track airworthiness compliance, schedule MRO tasks, and maximize fleet availability across hundreds of aircraft.
- A flight dispatch team uses Mission+ and aeronautical data tools to optimize fuel burn and route selection for each departure.
- A network planning team leverages Skywise Core analytics to model fleet deployment scenarios, forecast demand, and align crew resources months in advance.
- A ground operations manager uses Skywise's ground tools to reduce turnaround times, improve on-time departures, and identify recurring delay patterns.
Pros
- End-to-end coverage: One of the few platforms covering the full airline operations lifecycle — from strategic planning to day-of-operations ground handling.
- Fleet-agnostic compatibility: Supports non-Airbus fleets, making it viable for airlines with mixed or all-Boeing/other OEM aircraft.
- Strong industry partnerships: Backed by Airbus with alliance partners including Delta, GE Aerospace, and Collins Aerospace, ensuring deep domain expertise and data breadth.
Cons
- Enterprise-only pricing: Targeted exclusively at airlines and aviation enterprises; no self-serve or SMB-friendly pricing tiers are publicly available.
- Complex implementation: Full deployment across planning, flight, technical, and ground ops modules requires significant onboarding, integration, and training investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skywise (NAVBLUE)?
Skywise is an Airbus digital services company formed by merging NAVBLUE and Skywise Digital. It provides integrated software solutions for airline planning, flight operations, technical operations, and ground handling.
Does Skywise support non-Airbus aircraft fleets?
Yes. Skywise is designed to serve operators of all fleet types, including those with non-Airbus aircraft, making it suitable for mixed or all-Boeing/other OEM fleets.
What is Skywise Core?
Skywise Core is the platform's central data hub — a secure, cloud-based toolbox that consolidates data from across airline operations, enabling analytics, reporting, and cross-stakeholder collaboration.
What is the Digital Alliance?
The Digital Alliance is a partnership between Airbus, Delta, GE Aerospace, Liebherr, and Collins Aerospace that delivers cross-fleet digital analytics covering maintenance, asset management, and flight operations.
How do airlines get started with Skywise?
Airlines can contact Skywise directly via navblue.aero. Implementation typically involves scoping sessions, managed services options, and dedicated training programs tailored to the airline's fleet and operational needs.
