Emerging Technologies

China Airlines has chosen GE Digital’s Records Management System to facilitate digital record transfer and asset documentation.

The engine manufacturer is looking to further rollout new technologies across its Singapore MRO network.

Higher-power personal electronic devices and Europe’s new USB-C rule are driving airlines to retrofit fleets with upgraded charging ports.

Optomec and Acme Manufacturing have developed a new automated work cell to repair titanium compressor blades more efficiently than through traditional processes.

Lufthansa Technik says more airlines are expected to install Aviatar’s ETL application soon.

Allan Bachan, vice president and managing director of consultancy ICF, on which technologies hold the most promise for MRO.

Lufthansa Technik is aiming to transform itself into “the number-one digital aircraft MRO.”

The U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, recently tested using autonomous vehicles to speed up material handling at a parts warehouse, an experiment to find ways to free up personnel for aircraft maintenance work.

The Philippines-based airline says it is pushing ahead to implement digital sign-off for line maintenance by the second quarter of next year.

Outsourcing maintenance, new technology, and better pay and recruitment strategies could ease America’s MRO workforce crunch.

The FAA’s decision to push radio altimeter upgrades as wireless companies roll out new 5G networks has airlines on edge.

To address challenges associated with parts traceability, aviation must embrace new technologies and commonsense standards.

Aftermarket providers are using technologies such as asset-tracking systems and robotics to make technicians’ work easier and more efficient.

Airlines are testing the use of Taqtile’s Manifest AR platform to help experienced technicians more quickly and easily pass down knowledge to new workforce.

Robotic Skies will adapt Corridor aviation maintenance software to the unique requirements of the advanced air mobility industry.

The airline is tackling challenges in synchronizing, securing and segregating maintenance data—as well as device charging and updating.

More airlines are installing electronic technical logs as MRO software providers ponder adding ETL capabilities.

Its companies are using merged capabilities, from airport operations to air traffic control and inflight operations and maintenance.

EMX Insights is aimed at creating closer collaboration between airlines and MROs to manage operations across numerous lines of maintenance.

GE Digital has modernized its event measurement system platform to include predictive maintenance and fuel efficiency.

The pandemic and recovery have boosted airline demand for predictive maintenance solutions, which continue to evolve and gain traction.

Industry stakeholders are establishing MRO resources to prepare for the impending wave of hydrogen-electric aircraft conversions.

Why MRO providers must embrace digital engineering to achieve ongoing performance improvement and fine-tune outcomes.

The French-Dutch maintenance provider aims to further develop predictive maintenance offerings while also looking to utilize artificial intelligence and big data.

GE Aviation is developing new robotics and automation technologies to improve engine cleaning, inspection and repair.