Pelico Partners with Boeing to Enhance C-17 Globemaster III Maintenance Operations

Pelico Partners with Boeing

On July 23, 2026, at the Farnborough International Airshow, Pelico announced a groundbreaking agreement with Boeing aiming to modernize maintenance operations for the C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. This strategic partnership is set to utilize Pelico’s advanced manufacturing orchestration platform, which harnesses artificial intelligence to optimize maintenance planning and execution processes.

The essence of this collaboration is to create a unified workspace that will significantly reduce maintenance cycle times, enhance fleet availability, and improve the predictability of aircraft delivery performance. By integrating workflows across supply operations, planning, and engineering, Pelico aims to facilitate seamless interactions that will ultimately boost efficiency in maintenance protocols.

Enhancing Fleet Operations

According to Turbo Sjogren, Vice President and General Manager of Government Services at Boeing Global Services, the partnership will provide invaluable insights into potential maintenance challenges, thus allowing for more efficient operations. This results in lower downtime for aircraft and better alignment with client commitments. The Pelico platform is designed to replace outdated, fragmented processes that relied heavily on spreadsheet-based management. A real-time collaborative vision will help identify material shortages, prioritize maintenance, and alleviate bottlenecks.

The integration comes after a successful previous implementation of Pelico’s platform in Boeing’s commercial spare parts operations. This prior experience validated the platform's capacity to remarkably decrease backlog orders and enhance operational efficiency. This first step sets a solid foundation for expanding the use of Pelico’s technology in other areas of Boeing’s operations.

The Challenge of Obsolete Fleets

Tarik Benabdallah, CEO and co-founder of Pelico, emphasized the complexities of maintaining aging fleets. With maintenance schedules that can extend over decades, the new solutions will grant Boeing improved visibility into the intricate interdependencies of supply, production, and repair. This insight empowers teams to proactively pinpoint disruptions and synchronize actions effectively to avert delays in deliveries.

Both companies are eager to explore how similar digital tools can support maintenance operations across other platforms, indicating the potential for a wider application of Pelico’s innovative technology in the aerospace sector.

About Pelico

Pelico stands at the forefront of AI-driven manufacturing orchestration for discrete product manufacturers across industries including aerospace, defense, and energy. The platform significantly enhances manufacturing efficiencies by bridging the gap between production planning and on-ground realities. Manufacturers leverage Pelico to combat shortages, ensure timely deliveries, and streamline production cycles. Currently, Pelico operates in over 25 countries, backed by General Catalyst.

For further information, please visit Pelico’s website.