Flying Towards the Bright Future of Aviation

About Us

Why it matters

Shaping the future of the MRO industry in the aviation sector requires bold ideas and united effort. By advancing innovative technologies, we can create an industry and workforce equipped to adapt, endure, and thrive in an ever-changing world.

Who we are

Bright Sky MRO is an ecosystem orchestrator of industry leaders, start-ups, government, education and knowledge institutions focused on solving MRO sector's joint challenges. It is a launchpad for cutting-edge R&D, bringing together industry leaders and innovators to drive sustainable and digital transformation. Bright Sky is the testing ground for tomorrow’s MRO.

Key differentiators

Near-term (here & now) success by delivering results in 2025-2035 time frame through a shared vision on joint MRO challenges and opportunity areas
Technology in operation: implementing technological innovations that have reached a stage of maturity (TRL 4 → 9) within operational environments
Social impact (‘a healthy workforce and talent pipeline’) to ensure that the MRO sector has the right person in the right job with the right skill set

Bright Sky’s Core Strengths Navigating the Road to 2030

Social innovation

How to maintain a healthy workforce and recognize talent across organizations, generations & skills which meet the challenges presented by the MRO industry of today and tomorrow?
5th Gen Technology

How to continuously scan new horizons and integrate technology into all areas of the MRO business like predictive maintenance, data, cybersecurity, adaptive supply chain, smart work scoping and techniques for inspection & diagnostics and repair & overhaul?
Sustainability

How to approach the subject of sustainability (labour potential, ecosystem development, economic and environmental impact) in the MRO industry and how to contribute to the sustainability goals for 2030?

Projects

Take a look at all our running projects

R&D Mobility Fund

The R&D Mobility Fund aims to maintain and strengthen the innovation power and competitive position of the Dutch aviation sector at and around Schiphol airport by applying R&D initiatives in the area of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), ground handling and airport (security) systems.

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Hyperion

Enhancing sustainability in aircraft maintenance relies on better insights into component failures and optimised parts flow. Standardised information, real-time monitoring, and smart tags streamline maintenance, benefiting the entire supply chain in the MRO industry.

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Hybrid Flight MRO

Conducting a feasibility study on the impact of maintenance for various propulsion systems, including electric, hydrogen, and fossil-fueled engines. This research is made possible by the "Luchtvaart in Transitie" grant, which promotes innovation in sustainable aviation.

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