This article is based on an official press release from All Nippon Airways.

ANA Launches Major Digital Overhaul with Swiss-AS and MINT Partnerships

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has officially announced the launch of a comprehensive multi-year initiative to modernize its maintenance and training management infrastructure. In a statement released on February 2, 2026, the Japanese carrier confirmed it has selected Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) and MINT Software Systems as its primary technology partners for this transformation.

The project, which is scheduled to go live in Fiscal Year 2027, aims to consolidate more than 10 fragmented legacy systems into a unified digital platform. According to the airlines, this move is a critical pillar of its FY2026–2028 Medium-Term Corporate Strategy, designed to streamline operations ahead of the planned expansion of Narita Airport in 2029.

Unifying Maintenance and Training Operations

The core objective of this initiative is to replace independent, specialized legacy systems with an integrated ecosystem that offers real-time data visibility. By moving to industry-standard platforms, ANA intends to standardize global processes and enhance its predictive maintenance capabilities.

Swiss-AS and AMOS

For the management of aircraft, engines, and components, ANA has selected the AMOS software suite from Swiss-AS, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik. AMOS is a widely adopted MRO solution used by over 230 airlines globally, including major carriers such as Singapore Airlines and Ryanair.

The implementation of AMOS will allow ANA to transition toward a fully digital technical operations ecosystem. Key capabilities cited in the announcement include the integration of electronic technical logs (eTechLog) and the ability to connect with other digital platforms for advanced analytics.

MINT Software Systems

To overhaul its training and qualification management, ANA will deploy the MINT Training Management System (TMS). Headquartered in Germany, MINT specializes in safety-critical industries and currently supports carriers like JetBlue and Emirates.

According to the press release, the MINT TMS will replace legacy scheduling tools, allowing the airline to optimize the utilization of training resources, such as simulators and instructors, while ensuring precise tracking of workforce qualifications.

Strategic Context: The 2.7 Trillion Yen Push

This digital transformation project is not an isolated IT upgrade but part of a broader aggressive growth strategy. ANA’s Medium-Term Corporate Strategy (FY2026–2028) outlines a record investments of 2.7 trillion yen, heavily weighted toward digital transformation (DX) and fleet expansion.

The airline is positioning itself to capitalize on the 2029 expansion of Narita Airport, targeting a 1.3x increase in international passenger and cargo services by FY2030. The consolidation of maintenance systems is viewed as a prerequisite for this scale-up, addressing current “fragmentation” that limits agility.

“This initiative will consolidate over 10 fragmented legacy systems into a single integrated platform, projected to go live in Fiscal Year 2027.”

, ANA Press Release

AirPro News Analysis

The selection of Swiss-AS and MINT highlights a distinct divergence in strategy between Japan’s two largest carriers. While ANA has opted for the AMOS ecosystem, often considered the “best-of-breed” solution favored by the Lufthansa Group, its primary competitor, Japan Airlines (JAL), chose a different path in mid-2025.

JAL selected IFS Cloud for its maintenance operations, a platform known for broader enterprise asset management and supply chain integration. This suggests that while both airlines are urgently modernizing legacy infrastructure to handle data-heavy modern aircraft like the Boeing 787, they are prioritizing different technical philosophies. ANA’s choice signals a strong alignment with the operational models of other Star Alliance members and Lufthansa Technik’s digital ecosystem.

Furthermore, the timing of these investments reflects a wider industry trend where airlines are racing to adopt SaaS (Software as a Service) models. As labor shortages for mechanics and engineers persist globally, the efficiency gains from software like MINT TMS and AMOS are becoming operational necessities rather than just IT upgrades.

Sources

Sources: ANA Press Release (Feb 2, 2026); Swiss AviationSoftware; MINT Software Systems.