New Product and Service Debuts at MRO Europe 2018

AAR launched its Airvolution system for component repair management. The cloud-based software tool integrates analytics and business intelligence tools to enable actionable data, which AAR says is “designed to get each person using it to their next most efficient action.” Airvolution has unlimited document and digital asset storage, proactive workflow management tools, and functionality for features such as processing quotes, managing suppliers and contracts and capturing warranty claims. AAR says the scalable system can integrate seamlessly with existing business systems and it is set to be released in early 2019.

Atkins debuted its iPad-based Flo platform for aircraft damage assessment. Flo uses 3D scanning technology integrated into iPads that allows users to quickly record damage and share information globally through the cloud. Atkins says the standardized reports produced by Flo can reduce damage assessment time by up to 90% in addition to eliminating human error and reducing aircraft downtime. The company adds that Flo can speed up future repairs by analyzing damage reports to determine patterns across aircraft repair types or airports. According to Atkins, Flo is rapidly deployable and requires minimal training.

Danish startup Beep Analytics debuted its recently launched FlightDeck platform to predict the potential for untapped part sales. The platform predicts sales potential on specific part numbers using a variety of data sources, such as customer sales histories and PMA data. Beep Analytics’ first focus has been on parts distributors, but the company is looking to evolve the potential of FlightDeck by speaking with OEMs and MROs to find out how the platform could be shaped to best benefit their needs. The cloud-based tool, which was officially launched in September 2018, is available via subscription model and the company says pricing is tailored to each customer.

AkzoNobel showcased its new Intura interior coating system, which was launched in September 2018. Intura is a one-component, water-borne cabin topcoat that can help brand airlines with easier application and less maintenance, according to AkzoNobel. The product, which is offered in both full liquid and film systems, provides resistance to abrasions and stains as well as gloss retention. AkzoNobel says Intura can be added to any spray gun and applied to an airline’s substrate of choice without any mixing requirements. The company says Intura is a good option for easy cabin refinishing to “spruce up any tired cabin.”

Boeing showcased new tools powered by its Boeing AnalytX data platform that the company says “enable better, faster decision-making based on real-time data.” Reliability Advisor utilizes data analytics to automate and enhance the process of using logbook data. The company says Reliability Advisor can identify and address cabin maintenance and reliability issues across an airline’s fleet. Boeing’s RouteSync tool enables airlines to instantly upload flight plans and aircraft performance data pre-flight, which helps to streamline the pre-flight process. Boeing says RouteSync can eliminate three-to-five minutes of prep time on domestic flights and up to 15 minutes on international routes.

As exhibitors within the Part 21 Pavilion at MRO Europe, Flitetec and Inter-Tec have teamed up to leverage their respective design and manufacturing certifications for aircraft interior solutions. On display in the exhibition hall was a mock-up of a polycarbonate cabin divider the companies will have available for sale in early 2019. The companies say the cabin divider can be customized by aircraft type and are easy to manufacture, which will lower prices for customers. Flitetec and Inter-Tec say they already have one customer lined up.

Lufthansa Technik presented three new apps for Aviatar. partsMate enables airlines to simplify material inventory management through access to a pool of certified components. marc—which stands for “major asset realtime components”—provides transparent online localization of especially large spare parts, such as thrust reversers and radomes, which are harder to find on the market. APU Health Management provides detailed analyses from APU performance reports to reduce maintenance costs and increase aircraft availability.