SkyThread
Summary
SkyThread is a SaaS data-sharing network designed to optimise serialized aircraft parts data flow across aviation stakeholders - from aircraft and engine manufacturers to MROs, airlines, and asset managers. The platform directly addresses the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition’s call for better aircraft part authentication and tracking, bringing transparency and trust to every stage of the aviation lifecycle while supporting modern aviation maintenance software requirements.
Founded four years ago by seasoned professionals with deep experience in airframes, engines, interiors, Tier 1 OEM parts manufacturing, aircraft parts aftermarket, and airline operations, SkyThread is built on real-world aviation expertise. The company’s first product, SkyThread for Parts, was launched in collaboration with KLM Engineering and Parker Aerospace, with additional solutions - SkyThread for Assets, Planes, Leases, and People - already in development, strengthening digital traceability across the aircraft maintenance management ecosystem.
Our Expertise
SkyThread leverages blockchain technology to create a secure, federated data collection, validation, and sharing environment across the aviation industry. This digital infrastructure enables participants to track the complete lifecycle of aircraft, components, and technicians — ensuring full visibility, authenticity, and regulatory compliance.
By embedding its solutions within existing ERP, MRO, and EDI systems, SkyThread bridges the gap between legacy infrastructure and emerging AI applications. This integration drives tangible operational gains across supply chain visibility, maintenance accuracy, and asset lifecycle management.
- Blockchain-Powered Aircraft and Parts Tracking
- Federated Data Collection and Validation
- Seamless ERP, MRO, and EDI System Integration
- Al-Ready Aviation Data Infrastructure
How SkyThread Works
- SkyThread Vision - Creating a curated view of the aircraft, its assets and parts into a referenceable cloud based digital thread, with validated status, history, condition, provenance and location of aircraft parts, both on and off aircraft. SkyThread Mission - Building the most complete, neutral and trusted industry data sharing solution for commercial aviation – Parts Makers, Airframers, Engine and Landing Systems, Interiors, Aircraft, Airlines MRO Centers, Repair Centers, Distributors and Lessors.
- SkyThread Goals - Create trust in aircraft parts data to improve the integrity of the supply chain for aircraft parts, removing fear, uncertainty and doubt in transactions Achieve improvements in supply chain efficiency, parts turn-around-time (TAT), parts reliability analysis and part authenticity, driving safety (CAMO). Close the $300,000 cost gap in annual aircraft maintenance by 30% (by tail) between best in class and average MRO performance.
- SkyThread Strategies - Onboard 100 million serialized aircraft parts, 30,000 commercial aircraft, 60,000 aircraft engines, 60,000 landing systems, APU’s and interiors.
- Systems Integration - Embed SkyThread into current legacy ERP / MRO systems to create visibility to part event history throughout the supply chain. Integrate with data repositories of aircraft parts data and documents to create the over-arching “chain of chains” for aircraft parts data.
- Solutions - SkyThread for Parts, SkyThread for Assets, SkyThread for Planes, SkyThread for Lessors.
Our Values
Transparency Through Technology
We believe data integrity and traceability are the foundation of aviation safety and trust.
Collaboration for Industry Progress
SkyThread brings together manufacturers, MROs, and airlines to create a connected aviation data ecosystem.
Innovation with Purpose
Every SkyThread solution is designed to improve reliability, reduce costs, and strengthen global aviation sustainability.
Additional Capabilities
- Digital Twin Technology.
- Parts Traceability.
- Digital Thread Technology.
- Core Return Data.
- Quarantine Parts Administration.
Customer
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