Software is the enabler and limiter in the aviation aftermarket.

GE's Connected FMS will begin testing on a Miami Air International Boeing 737-800 in the coming weeks.

Toulouse-based company says positioning, other features ensure precision and safety.

Electronic technical logs are becoming increasingly common but concerns persist over big data exploitation.

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.