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Collins Aerospace Extends FlightSense and MRO Contracts with ANA
Collins Aerospace renews FlightSense™ program for five years and extends MRO support for ANA’s Boeing 787 fleet by three years, enhancing predictive maintenance.
This article is based on an official press release from Collins Aerospace (RTX).
Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX, announced on February 3, 2026, that it has secured two significant contract renewals with All Nippon Airways (Airlines). Signed at the Singapore Air Show, the agreements extend a decades-long partnership focused on predictive maintenance and fleet reliability. The deals include a five-year extension of the FlightSense™ program and a three-year extension of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) support for engine accessories.
According to the company’s statement, these agreements cover a substantial portion of ANA’s fleet, ranging from turboprops to widebody aircraft, and emphasize a shift toward data-driven, cost-per-flight-hour service models.
The primary component of the announcement is the five-year renewal of the FlightSense™ agreement. Collins Aerospace stated that this program provides ANA with on-site support, asset management, and predictive health monitoring. The service model is structured on a “cost-per-flight-hour” basis, designed to offer the airline predictable maintenance costs and guaranteed component availability.
The scope of this renewal is extensive, covering environmental, electrical, and engine control systems across a wide variety of aircraft in ANA’s fleet. The specific aircraft platforms included in the agreement are:
In addition to the FlightSense™ renewal, the companies signed a three-year extension for MRO services specifically targeting ANA’s Boeing 787 fleet powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. This agreement builds upon a partnership originally established in 2017.
Under this contract, Collins Aerospace will continue to provide specialized maintenance for critical engine accessories. The components covered include engine controllers, hydromechanical units, fuel pumps, and variable stator vane actuators. By securing this support, ANA aims to maintain high reliability for its Dreamliner operations through direct OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) support.
“Through the FlightSense program, we work closely with ANA to deliver comprehensive solutions, including asset management, logistics support, certified repairs, and predictive health monitoring. This all-inclusive support package allows ANA to make customized maintenance decisions, driving enhanced operational efficiency.”
, Ryan Hudson, Vice President of Aftermarket for Power & Controls at Collins Aerospace
These renewals highlight a broader trend in the aviation industry where major carriers are increasingly relying on OEM-led predictive maintenance rather than traditional “reactive” repair models. By utilizing data from systems like FlightSense™, airlines can anticipate component failures before they cause operational disruptions. The relationship between Collins Aerospace and ANA dates back to 2001. By the conclusion of this new five-year FlightSense™ extension, the partnership will have spanned 30 years. This longevity suggests that legacy carriers are prioritizing long-term stability and supply chain security over spot-market maintenance solutions, particularly in an environment where global supply chains remain complex.
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