CFS Aero Selects Ramco Systems for Engine and APU MRO

UK-based aerospace engineering firm CFS Aero has selected Ramco Systems to digitize its engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations, implementing a comprehensive software suite to manage shop visits from initial contract through final invoicing.

Announced in a press release on July 29, 2026, the agreement will see CFS Aero deploy Ramco Aviation Software across its facilities in Warwick and London. The implementation aims to replace legacy processes with a unified platform, providing real-time visibility into costs, revenues, and maintenance execution for the company, which holds the type certificates for Honeywell ALF502 and LF507 turbine engines.

Digitizing the MRO workflow

The Ramco software suite will integrate multiple facets of CFS Aero’s operations. The deployment includes modules dedicated to engineering, planning, maintenance, supply chain logistics, customer management, and accounting. By consolidating these functions, the system allows technicians and managers to track cost accruals and monitor budget caps throughout the lifecycle of an engine or APU shop visit.

On the shop floor, the transition introduces digital maintenance execution tools. Mechanics will utilize mobile task cards and electronic sign-offs, reducing reliance on paper-based tracking and streamlining regulatory compliance documentation. The software also supports multi-stage invoicing, aligning billing cycles with specific maintenance milestones.

CFS Aero Chief Executive Officer David Newhouse stated that the company sought a technology partner capable of supporting long-term growth and complementing its workforce.

“Ramco’s strong understanding of the complexities of Engine and APU MRO operations, combined with the capabilities of its Aviation Software to help our skilled teams perform at their best, were key factors in our decision,” Newhouse said.

Ramco’s expanding aviation footprint

The CFS Aero contract adds to a growing portfolio of aerospace MRO providers utilizing Ramco’s enterprise software. According to the company, its aviation platform currently manages more than 4,000 aircraft and supports over 24,000 users globally.

Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Customer Officer for Aviation, Aerospace and Defense at Ramco Systems, noted that the partnership reflects industry trust in the company’s domain expertise. He added that Ramco continues to invest in next-generation capabilities, including artificial intelligence, to modernize the aviation maintenance ecosystem.

The UK agreement follows other recent milestones for the software provider. On April 15, 2026, Ramco announced the successful implementation of its Aviation Suite at Korean Air’s Engine Maintenance Center in South Korea. Subsequently, on July 2, 2026, the company appointed Sandesh Bilagi as Chief Executive Officer to steer its transition toward AI-native enterprise software solutions.

AirPro News analysis

We view CFS Aero’s selection of Ramco as indicative of a broader industry push to eliminate siloed legacy systems in engine MRO environments. Engine shop visits are highly complex, capital-intensive events where poor visibility into parts availability or labor accruals can rapidly erode profit margins. By adopting an end-to-end digital platform, mid-sized engineering firms like CFS Aero are equipping themselves with the same data-driven oversight tools utilized by major airline maintenance divisions, ensuring they remain competitive in a tight global supply-chain.

Sources: Ramco Systems