ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business and enterprise software provider Ramco Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a long-term strategic collaboration focused on advancing digital technologies for the global aviation industry. The partnership is aimed at jointly developing next-generation digital and AI-enabled solutions for aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. As part of the agreement, both companies will evaluate the establishment of a jointly managed Competency Centre and Innovation Lab in Singapore to serve as a hub for innovation and solution development.
The proposed facility will focus on accelerating digital transformation across key aviation MRO domains by combining ST Engineering’s deep operational expertise in airframe, engine and component MRO, along with its OEM and engineering capabilities, with Ramco’s purpose-built aviation software suite and agentic AI platforms.
ST Engineering brings extensive experience across aircraft engineering solutions, including nacelle design and manufacturing, cabin interiors and passenger-to-freighter conversions. Ramco, in turn, will contribute its aviation-focused digital platforms designed to support regulatory compliance, operational scalability and real-time decision-making.
Commenting on the collaboration, Jeffrey Lam, President, Commercial Aerospace, ST Engineering, said the initiative builds on the company’s ongoing digital transformation journey and will help unlock new efficiencies across MRO operations while enhancing customer value.
Sandesh Bilagi, President and COO, Ramco Systems, said the partnership reflects a shared vision to co-create future-ready aviation platforms by combining domain expertise with advanced AI-driven technologies to support the evolving needs of the global aerospace ecosystem.
ST Engineering is a global technology, defence and engineering group with a broad portfolio spanning aerospace, smart city solutions, defence, and public security. The Group leverages innovation and advanced technologies to address real-world challenges, contributing to a safer and more sustainable world.
Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering operates across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States, serving customers in over 100 countries. In FY2024, the Group reported revenue exceeding US$11 billion and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is also a constituent of the MSCI Singapore, FTSE Straits Times Index and Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index.
Ramco Systems is a global enterprise software company that provides cloud-based solutions for human capital management (HCM), payroll, aviation and aerospace, and logistics. Known for its deep domain expertise and automation-first approach, the company helps organizations streamline complex business processes and improve operational efficiency. Headquartered in India, Ramco Systems serves customers across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Australia, and North America, supporting enterprises with scalable, secure, and innovation-driven digital platforms tailored to industry-specific needs.
