Emerging Technologies

Composite specialists are leveraging digital technologies and equipment upgrades to make repairs more efficient.

The BrightSky consortium is researching ways that technology could be used within aviation and MRO to advance sustainability.

The University of Limerick is developing a digital registry to solve issues with maintenance data across different aircraft operators.

Several MROs have recently rolled out initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and advance greener aircraft.

Although additive manufacturing adoption is still slow within aviation, experts say the technology could provide significant savings for operators.

Despite ongoing blockchain initiatives, why MRO stakeholders remain skeptical about its widespread adoption.

MROs and aftermarket technology providers are establishing partnerships to get a foothold in the emerging advanced air mobility segment.

Richard Kendall, HAECO's Chief Commercial officer found time to discuss global engine support, setting up new facilities in London, Dallas, the Netherlands and Hong Kong with Lindsay Bjerregaard, Aviation Week Network's MRO Managing Editor, at MRO Europe.

Nacelle OEMs are expanding the use of composites as they optimize designs.

Inside MRO assesses the market for Pratt & Whitney’s flagship engine and how maintenance demand for the geared turbofan is likely to evolve.

MAB Engineering’s adoption of digital methods is improving efficiency and results, despite challenges.

Establishing maintenance and aftermarket supply chains will be crucial to ensuring AAM manufacturers’ success.

The airline is already avoiding cancelations and delays using just over a dozen predictive models.

As it looks ahead to certification and operation of its urban air mobility vehicles, China’s EHang has formed a partnership with commercial aircraft maintenance provider HAECO Group to develop after-sales support for its autonomous air vehicles.

Sajedah Rustom, CEO of AJW Technique, discusses the company's digitalization efforts to date and where it will look to further implement technologies in the future.

AFI KLM E&M signed agreements at MRO Europe related to engine maintenance, component support and advanced air mobility.

Revima has implemented artificial intelligence software for supply chain optimization, as well as a variety of new engine and APU repair capabilities.

Western Europe holds the majority of market share for MRO software, comprising 53% of known contracts in this segment. Aviation Week Network’s MRO

IFS is adapting its Maintenix software to provide broader capabilities in the cloud.

Qantas and Executive Jet Management detail their paperless journeys and tips for successful implementation.

Emirates is exploring digital options to manage its backlog of MRO work and the shifting attitudes of its young workforce.

The MRO has chosen to collaborate with four technology startups offering innovations for the aftermarket.

American Airlines believes natural language processing can improve mechanic efficiency and safety.

Nondestructive testing specialists are adding more services and developing new high-tech products to make MRO more efficient.

EU Rule Change Could Give Airlines Access to Aircraft Data Lufthansa has flagged a potential sea-change in aircraft-data access, triggered by a