End-to-end automation
The platform represents a shift from disconnected systems to a unified, autonomous agentic workforce that connects customers and vendors.
Snapshot · Aviation Week's MRO Podcast
Can AI Fix Aviation's Parts Procurement Problem?
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May 26, 2026
Where this was said
Introducing Airvoyant and Agentic AI
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James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay welcome Jon Baker of Airvoyant to discuss using agentic AI to streamline parts procurement, outlining the unit's core goal of automating workflows and decision-making end-to-end [1] — Lee Ann Shay "20% to 30% reduction: AAR's newly launched unit Airvoyant targets a massive chunk of supply chain friction through automated procurement." 00:31 [2] — Jon Baker "End-to-end automation: The platform represents a shift from disconnected systems to a unified, autonomous agentic workforce that connects c…" 00:53 .
20% to 30% reduction
AAR's newly launched unit Airvoyant targets a massive chunk of supply chain friction through automated procurement.
The Real Goal of Agentic AI in MRO
True aftermarket transformation requires moving past simple data connections to intelligent, automated decision-making. The goal is to build an agentic workforce that manages transactions and systems end-to-end.
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