Emerging Technologies

By Alex Derber
Lufthansa targets saving millions from digitizing technical operations and carving out certain engineering and maintenance functions from Lufthansa Technik.
Emerging Technologies

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Emerging Technologies

Alex Derber
British eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace has outlined its aftermarket strategy as it prepares for certification of its four-six-passenger tilt rotor VX4 in 2028.
Emerging Technologies

By Joe Anselmo, Lee Ann Shay
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into MRO operations is underway, but adaption of the technology is in its early days, industry executives say.
Emerging Technologies

By Keith Mwanalushi
Digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence and data analytics, are helping to boost sustainability during component repairs.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aircraft fueling software specialist i6 is working with airlines to connect digital records for maintenance efficiencies.
Emerging Technologies

By James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aviation Week editors James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard are joined by Dejan Borota, CEO and co-founder of drone-based inspection specialist Mainblades.
MRO Podcast

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Additive manufacturing specialists are boosting parts portfolios, services and standardization to improve aerospace offerings.
Marketplace

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Connectivity and software architecture shifts are defining next-generation flight management systems.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lindsay Bjerregaard, Lee Ann Shay
AAR Corp. has purchased aviation maintenance software provider Aerostrat to boost its digital portfolio.
Emerging Technologies

By Keith Mwanalushi
Airlines, MROs and software developers aim to maximize predictive maintenance gains by optimizing data exchange processes.
Emerging Technologies

By Keith Mwanalushi
MRO providers adapt strategies to balance sustainability and speed within the component repair process.
Supply Chain

By Keith Mwanalushi
Stakeholders say “smart” engine stands that feature tracking tech could optimize inventory and utilization.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Korean Air has purchased a wearable robot developed by Hyundai and Kia designed to reduce technician strain during repetitive overhead tasks.
Emerging Technologies

By James Pozzi
International Airlines Group is to roll out an AI-powered tool across its airline fleets to determine the most effective maintenance schedules.
Emerging Technologies

By Swaati Ketkar
How Ramco Systems is using artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to improve MRO software capabilities and drive digitization in India.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard, James Pozzi, Graham Warwick
Manufacturers, maintenance providers and Part 147 schools are setting plans for supporting electric aircraft, engines and ground support equipment.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard, James Pozzi
Despite labor and supply chain challenges, Eastern European MROs are adding investments in new capacity.
Supply Chain

Cameron Byrd
An artificial intelligence executive asserts that airlines may be better off using third-party tools instead of building technology in-house.
Emerging Technologies

By Graham Warwick
Hydrogen fuel cell suppliers are engineering powertrains to enable zero-emission aircraft propulsion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Onera is providing a new testbed able to evaluate a composites panel when exposed to fire in an engine environment, as well as assess new extinguishing agents.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
New connected and “plug-and-play” galley systems use technology aimed at improving predictive maintenance and cabin services.
Marketplace

By Thierry Dubois, Graham Warwick
While Lufthansa Technik sees riblet films as most suitable for older-generation widebodies, MicroTau targets the Airbus A320 narrowbody.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Republic Airways is the first airline to implement Collins Aerospace’s Ascentia Repeaters application.
MRO Americas

By Joe Anselmo
JetZero is projecting a 30% reduction in the amount of time its in-development blended-wing body aircraft would need to be taken out of service for maintenance.
MRO Americas