Beacon
Beacon is an aviation maintenance coordination platform designed to enhance return-to-service dynamics by providing real-time visibility, seamless management, and improved communication for operators, MROs, and technicians.
Services
Beacon is an aviation maintenance coordination platform that offers real-time visibility and seamless management for operators, MROs, and technicians. The platform consolidates fragmented communication into a single, secure channel, aiding in troubleshooting and decision-making. Beacon integrates with legacy systems to automate maintenance and technical operations, helping users save crucial minutes of delays and interruptions, and optimizing operating costs. Beacon provides different pricing plans, such as Beacon Prime, Beacon Essentials, Beacon Elite, Beacon Communicate, Beacon Collaborate, and Beacon Automate.
History
Beacon was incubated under Embraer-X in 2017 to address inefficiencies in the aviation maintenance pipeline. The platform was officially announced to the world at Uber Elevate in 2019. Since its inception, Beacon has grown a robust community by offering a single, secure channel for collaboration within the aviation maintenance ecosystem. The platform has expanded its presence, including recent partnerships and expansion within the U.S. maintenance and repair market.
Platform Features
Beacon's platform offers real-time updates, seamless coordination, and enhanced data analytics to streamline decision-making. By providing quick access to previous job history and similar cases, it aids in quicker troubleshooting. The platform also ensures full visibility at both macro and micro levels, significantly reducing out-of-service time, increasing productivity, and minimizing delays. Beacon supports over 1,500 users, has handled more than 90,000 cases, and operates in over 190 airports.
Integration and Compatibility
Beacon seamlessly integrates with legacy systems to automate maintenance and technical operations. This integration is designed to increase productivity by 10%, reduce overall delays by 5%, and cut down out-of-service time by 20%. The platform is accessible through a digital web and mobile application, compatible with both iOS and Android devices, providing real-time visibility and seamless coordination across various devices.
Agreements and Collaborations
Beacon has signed agreements with various companies to expand its market presence and enhance its service offerings. Notable partners include Ocean Explorer do Brasil, Vortex Aircraft Services, and Binter. These collaborations are part of Beacon's ongoing efforts to grow its community and streamline the aviation maintenance process through synchronized industry resources and improved efficiency.