In August 2026, it was reported that Aeroflot, the largest airline in Russia, plans to transition to the domestically developed “KUPoL” digital infrastructure for the management of aircraft maintenance, repairs, and airworthiness. The Russian system is intended to replace the Swiss AMOS platform, which Aeroflot had been using for years to manage critical aircraft maintenance processes. This is why the project is of strategic importance.
Aeroflot CEO Sergei Aleksandrovsky stated on August 24 that the KUPoL system was expected to enter commercial operation within days. He maintains that the platform includes the entire lifecycle of an aircraft, from its manufacture to its eventual retirement. The longer-term goal is to expand the system beyond Aeroflot and potentially implement it throughout the broader aviation sector of Russia.
Why AMOS Had to Be Replaced
Swiss Aviation Software has developed AMOS, a specialized aircraft maintenance and airworthiness management system. Before Russia’s aviation industry began moving away from foreign software, AMOS was widely used by airlines and MRO organizations around the world. It functioned as a critical digital tool for Aeroflot, facilitating the connection between aircraft operations, maintenance planning, component administration, and technical documentation.
The civil aviation sector of Russia encountered an increasing number of challenges as a result of its dependence on foreign software after 2022. This was not a straightforward matter of replacing a standard corporate application. The software is responsible for the management of aircraft technical conditions and the processes that are associated with maintaining airworthiness.
The challenge, therefore, was to develop a domestic alternative capable of handling enormous volumes of engineering information while supporting the day-to-day operation of a major airline.
KUPoL is intended to perform precisely this role. It is a comprehensive system that is designed to automate aircraft maintenance and repair processes. The architecture of the system is not only intended for airlines but also for other participants in the aircraft’s lifecycle, according to its developers.
A Unified Digital Environment for Aircraft
KUPoL stands out by its treatment of aircraft maintenance as a continuous digital process, rather than a collection of isolated operations. The system builds and maintains information about an aircraft throughout its entire operational lifecycle.
Within a common information environment, aircraft developers and manufacturers, airlines, maintenance and repair organizations, aircraft owners and aviation authorities can potentially exchange relevant engineering data. This allows information about a particular aircraft to be preserved and updated throughout its service life.
This capability is of particular significance to a large airline. The availability of aircraft, flight schedules, spare parts, and the workload of maintenance facilities are all directly correlated with maintenance planning. The more accurate a system’s knowledge of a specific aircraft’s history, which includes completed maintenance, installed components, and detected defects, the more straightforward it is to plan pending work and minimize unexpected aircraft downtime.
KUPoL also offers tools for the management of technical documentation, the tracking of defects and their rectification, and the monitoring of the availability of necessary spare parts. Consequently, the platform is intended to consolidate not only the technical data of aircraft but also a significant number of the processes necessary to ensure that aircraft are prepared for flight.
3D Technology for Complex Maintenance Procedures
Another important feature of KUPoL is its focus on digital engineering. The platform includes three-dimensional aircraft models that can be used to generate visual instructions for intricate maintenance procedures.
For engineers, this implies that a maintenance operation can be demonstrated not only through written instructions but also through a spatial model of the aircraft. A specialist can directly mark the location of damage on the three-dimensional model when it is discovered. This can increase accuracy of task assignment and lessen the likelihood of errors that may occur during the transfer of information between departments.
This method may prove particularly useful when addressing modern aircraft, which are characterized by an increasing quantity of technical documentation and interconnected components. Visualization has the potential to assist engineers in the quick identification of issues and provide more accurate work instructions to maintenance teams.
Who Is Developing the Russian AMOS Alternative?
The project is being implemented with the participation of RT-Proektnye Tekhnologii, a Rostec company acting as the systems integrator. The digital solution is developed and implemented by the Engineering Center for Information and Analytical Systems.
The platform was created in collaboration with Aeroflot and with the needs of real-world airline operations in mind.
Importantly, the project did not suddenly emerge in 2026. Aeroflot had previously declared in April 2025 that KUPoL was in a state of advanced readiness and that the airline projected its operationalization. The system was awarded the “Time of Innovations” award in December 2025 for its contributions to the field of import substitution in engineering and transportation.
From Aeroflot to a Wider Aviation Platform
The next major question is how far the system can be scaled. Aeroflot’s management has indicated that KUPoL may be expanded to include other organizations in Russia’s aviation sector after its complete deployment at the airline.
The project’s importance would extend far beyond the mere replacement of a foreign corporate software program. KUPoL has the potential to establish a unified digital infrastructure for aircraft maintenance operations in Russia, facilitating the connection between airlines, maintenance organizations, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem.
In essence, Russia is creating its own system for managing the lifecycle of aircraft in one of the most critical sectors of civil aviation.
Aeroflot’s transition from AMOS to KUPoL will be more than a mere evaluation of a specific software product. In addition, it will serve as a significant illustration of whether the domestic IT industry in Russia can independently sustain the intricate digital processes necessitated by contemporary civil aviation.