Artificial intelligence and IoT analytics keep aircraft operational for crucial missions

Lockheed Martin wrangles and exploits that data to revolutionize aircraft maintenance and performance using SAS advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The company can predict when parts will fail, keeping fleets airborne for vital missions worldwide. Countries around the world rely on the C-130 for search and rescue missions, peacekeeping, medical evacuations, scientific research, military operations, aerial refueling, special operations and humanitarian relief. "The relief efforts are what I'm most proud of," said Mike Isbill, a Lockheed Martin Fellow specializing in data analytics. "After tornadoes, hurricanes or earthquakes, C-130s quickly bring emergency supplies and aid. They can operate in the most austere conditions, landing in fields or on damaged runways."