Technology is being trialed for aircraft exterior inspections at ST Engineering facilities in Singapore.

New offering incorporates maintenance and flight planning functions while adding new analytics capabilities.

The U.S. carrier's current Airbus fleet includes almost 200 Airbus A320-family aircraft with A350s expected from 2022.

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is now using 3D printing for complex tooling, parts manufacturing and ground-running equipment.

Company says aircraft parts and services buyers will be able to make comparisons between all sourcing options available to them.

Optomec says its LENS system can save cost and time while improving part quality.

Early results promising, according to artificial intelligence expert.

The technology is tipped as a useful training tool for maintenance technicians, but innovators believe this could be done in a more mobile way.