Case Study: Affinity Flying Training Services achieves better training efficiency and compliance with Veryon Tracking+

Affinity reaps the benefits of a new IT solution

Affinity Flying Training Services, a key partner in the UK Military Flying Training System, faced significant operational inefficiencies. The company, managing a fleet of fixed-wing trainer aircraft, was hindered by a failed initial IT system and an over-reliance on error-prone, manual spreadsheet tracking for maintenance, planning, and compliance. This reactive approach led to high aircraft-on-ground (AOG) rates, data silos, and excessive administrative workloads, threatening its ability to deliver effective pilot training. To catalyze change, Affinity partnered with aviation software vendor Veryon to implement its Tracking+ solution.

Veryon deployed its Tracking+ software, a comprehensive platform for fleet, maintenance, and inventory management, through a tailored and phased implementation process. The solution replaced disparate spreadsheets with a single source of truth, enabling electronic task sign-offs and proactive, long-term planning. This implementation yielded substantial results for Affinity, including significantly reduced consumption and freight costs, a major decrease in AOG incidents, and improved inventory management. The business achieved greater operational efficiency, enhanced data quality and safety assurance, and increased employee satisfaction by reducing administrative burdens.

Affinity Flying Training Services

Grahaeme Colledge

Technical Director