MetroStar Systems’ Iris platform has been selected by the US Air Force to enhance aircraft maintenance operations at Travis Air Force Base through artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies. Designed to assist technicians working in confined or high-risk environments, the platform combines AI-powered guidance, wearable devices, computer vision, and automated documentation into a single maintenance ecosystem. Maintainers can quickly access technical instructions, receive real-time assistance from remote experts, and automatically capture maintenance activities without interrupting ongoing work. The resulting digital maintenance records improve inspection quality, simplify audits, and support predictive sustainment planning. The technology also helps reduce maintenance errors by ensuring technicians have immediate access to the latest approved procedures. The introduction of AI-enabled maintenance reflects the Air Force’s continuing investment in digital transformation initiatives that increase operational efficiency, improve personnel safety, and strengthen long-term fleet sustainment capabilities.
