Emerging Technologies

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

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.