Powerful real time collaboration focusing on speed and efficiency to resolve high cost technical delays suffered by every airline globally.

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AOGsmart.com focuses on reducing the costs of commercial aviation technical delays (Aircraft–On–Ground or ‘AOG’), which is one of the most unpredictable, disruptive and costly situation airlines and air-operators across the globe endure within their operations.  The AOGsmart platform is a disrupting solution in a $7 billion market that enables the sourcing and transportation of the correct replacement part to the aircraft in as short a time as possible. The Company is seeking investment to build on the commercial launch of the product and maintain first mover advantage in this truly global industry.  It has partnered with Dabapps, an innovative UK developer, to develop the platform independently within the UK. It also has a joint media agreement with Aviation Week, the industry's leading media brand.   Key Fundamentals 1. Global AOG market for replacement parts is worth c. $7 billion USD annually. Wider connected spares market worth c. $27 billion USD annually 2. AOGsmart platform is a pioneering product that can disrupt the AOG replacement market and open the wider connected spares market. Current solutions are inventory-based and primarily focused on providing routine and scheduled part support, not on reducing the cost of an AOG 3. A commissioned registration platform working to build critical mass 60 airlines registered, including Thomson Airways, Air France, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Technic over 200 Tier–1 suppliers registered the platform is live and able to process AOGs, generate revenue and continue building critical mass 4. Operationally tested in real time with the world’s largest charter airline group 5. Superior technological capabilities and innovative product features 6. Experienced management with over 30 years’ experience within the industry   The Company Born global, AOGsmart has entered the market with a pioneering and innovative platform that addresses the current shortfalls in the AOG process and the sheer complexity involved in sourcing and transporting the correct replacement part to the aircraft in as short a time as possible. It is the only product in the industry that uses geographical locations and time to provide realistic solutions to buyers. The unique solution provides an opportunity for suppliers around the world to reach new customers globally and give the airlines fast access to previously inaccessible supply sources. It does this by connecting the entire global network of airlines and suppliers through their existing 'approved supplier' networks. In doing so, it will also open up the $27 billion market of underutilized and spare resource capacity across multiple supplier tiers, whilst retaining the important relationships top tier suppliers have with their existing customers.   The Company is seeking investment to build on the commercial launch of the product and maintain first mover advantage in this truly global industry. This will be used to complete the development of the platform and a full commercial rollout in 2018.  The investment is to be primarily spent on: Completing the development of the platform, utilising the feedback it has received from the MVP Strengthening / widening the employee base. Delivering a well planned Sales and marketing strategy – the total available market comprises of some 1300 airlines and a similar amount of Tier 1 suppliers.  

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Founded by 2 industry professionals, the platform connects the global commercial aviation industry to provide an innovative approach to sourcing and supplying aircraft parts. It does not disrupt existing relationships, but rather enhances possible solutions for airlines looking for critical purchasing, and can offer suppliers many more routes to market.

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