The MRO provider is using handheld 3D scanners to measure lavatory components and design new ones for the refurbishment of TUI’s Boeing 767-300 fleet.

The robotic system, which Xyrec says can reduce time in the paint shop from 16 days to 5 days, is one of multiple aerospace-related robots being showcased at ZAL Innovation Days 2019.

David Wells, head of engineering at the Jetstar Group in Australia, talks about how the airline developed virtual reality maintenance training—a first in Australia. So far the carrier has rolled it out for Boeing 787 and Airbus A320 training and has seen shorter than expected immersive learning periods, about 30 minutes compared to 3- 3.5 hours.

SynapseMX’s new cloud platform seeks to help carriers solve the headaches of unscheduled maintenance through artificial intelligence and better team coordination rather than through hiring of more technicians.

The software specialist will integrate with AMOS at the operations of Swiss and its sister company Edelweiss Air.

Some believe that providers of predictive tools must incentivize more early adopters to accelerate use of their systems.

The companies will integrate their solutions for aviation maintenance, asset management, service parts optimization and field service management to improve supply chain operations.

The companies are working to build an open source data sharing platform that leverages blockchain to manage aircraft, engines and component transitions.