European aircraft management company Axis Aviation has unveiled its own AI function, designed to support its pilots and crew with instant access to safety information from within its Crew Axis app.

All relevant documentation, including flight operation and avionics manuals, is stored within Crew Axis. Now integrated with an AI-powered search assistant, Direct To, users can ask any question related to the contents of their manual library and receive descriptive answers, as well as page references.

The in-app system was designed in partnership with a third-party provider and processes data from hundreds of pages of text stored in Crew Axis, ensuring accuracy. It offers users an intuitive shortcut to accessing crucial flight information while saving time.

Kerstin Mumenthaler, managing director, Axis Aviation Europe, says: “The launch of our own AI functionality will deliver new levels of efficiency for our pilots and crew. Users can simply ask any query related to their flight and receive accurate answers, backed by technical data. Our aim is to simplify the decision-making processes and drive efficiency. Our customers and partners are increasingly recognising the value of transparency in business aviation, and AI is the natural next step in our path towards digital transformation.”

Axis Aviation’s AI function integrates with its digital asset management platform, launched in May 2024. The proprietary end-to-end data platform connects insights from existing feeds to make crucial flight information accessible in real-time.

Niall Olver, chairman, adds: “We have a distinct vision for Axis Aviation. As we continue on our upward trajectory, we plan to incorporate further digital advancements such as AI-based maintenance planning and predictive analytics. Our goal is to simplify the user experience by merging our own platform with third-party solutions, by sourcing the best technology and consolidating it to create a first-class network of software. AI is transforming the way we approach operations, and Axis Aviation is committed to staying at the forefront of this shift.”