Emerging Technologies

Erkki Brakmann
New automation tools, AI and workflows are making aircraft maintenance more cost-effective.
Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay
Examples of digital transformation in the aviation aftermarket.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
SIA Engineering Company Limited has launched a new Lean Academy to train its workforce on Lean methodologies.
Workforce & Training

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
For various reasons, aircraft hangars can block cellular and satellite signals. How can MROs ensure reliable connectivity inside the hangar?
Emerging Technologies

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Composites can enable the use of more and lighter blades to enhance aircraft performance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
FEAM is implementing new technologies to make aircraft maintenance more efficient and combat the MRO industry’s workforce shortage.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
German OEM Deutsche Aircraft has partnered with AERO-Bildung to begin training technicians for maintenance of its upcoming D328eco aircraft.
Workforce & Training

By Henry Canaday
Connecting aircraft to the ground has long been known to bring benefits to maintenance by transmission of inflight performance and fault data. But
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Companies are customizing aviation maintenance training through technology and tailored programs to reach a wider pool of future technicians.
Workforce & Training

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aircraft parts platform SkySelect is using automated algorithms to find the best deals and improve supply chain efficiencies for airlines and MROs.
Supply Chain

By Henry Canaday
GE has looked to edge forward its additive manufacturing capabilities in the commercial aviation industry. But other engine OEMs are moving to exploit
MRO

By Henry Canaday
After years of hopeful speculation about the benefits of blockchain for the aviation aftermarket, a major IT player with technical expertise and wide
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
This year’s EAA AirVenture show included a unique look at MRO, an urban air mobility milestone and a personal first for one Aviation Week editor.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Editor's Note: Due to flight demonstration noise in the background, we suggest turning on closed captioning for this video. Volocopter CEO Florian
Advanced Air Mobility

By Alex Derber
Cybersecurity is expected to play a larger part in the future strategies of airlines and their divisions--including maintenance.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
HAECO Hong Kong recently collaborated with an OEM on an on-wing nacelle modification using remote inspection technology.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Which wearable technologies will gain traction in MRO and which ones are not living up to the hype?
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
Focus will be on digital products, leveraging its own intellectual property.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
How wearable devices are making MRO tasks easier and safer to complete.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Lufthansa Technik is working with German research partners to research and design maintenance and ground processes for hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
VD Gulf is implementing mixed reality software from startup AerinX to make aircraft exterior inspections more efficient.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The Smart Washer proof of concept from JPB Systeme wirelessly measures bolt data, which eliminates complicated manual processes.
Emerging Technologies

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Ways to keep field loadable software safe from cyberattacks.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
ALL4JETS has implemented online training and distance examinations, launched an engine inspection subsidiary and increased staff in the face of changing customer demand.
MRO

By Alex Derber
Rolls-Royce has advanced its sustainable engine technology development with the start of tests on components for a planned 2.5-megawatt hybrid
MRO