Miami, FL, September 04, 2025 — AI Crew Solutions (AICS), a pioneer in airline crew management technology, announced yesterday that Mike Appleton has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. With a vision focused on innovation as it merges with artificial intelligence, Mike will guide AICS through its next stage of growth, beginning with the launch of a unified software foundation for crew operations in late 2025.
“Our industry is at a turning point,” said Mike. “Airlines are facing increasing pressure to streamline and deliver, and we at AICS see a future where strategic crew management systems combined with AI can help them meet their ever-changing goals.
By consolidating our products into a single modular platform, AICS is already building the foundation airlines need today with an eye on forging intelligence they’ll rely on tomorrow. The goal is to make airlines smarter, giving them the ability to use data-driven insights for more strategic decisions, while automating manual processes that have historically slowed operations.”
Under Mike’s leadership, AICS is shifting from a portfolio of separate products to one integrated software hub. The new platform will allow airlines to select optional modules tailored to their needs while ensuring scalable, AI-ready software.
“Mike brings the energy, creativity, and leadership to accelerate AICS into its next chapter,” said company founder Erwin Ponce. “We are confident his vision will strengthen our partnerships with airlines worldwide and deliver the same streamlined excellence all our customers have come to expect with our solutions.”
Erwin will remain an integral part of the company as the Chief Product Officer and will continue to develop intuitive solutions to strengthen airline operations.