Emerging Technologies

The Transdigm Group, which traditionally counts heavily on commercial aviation for sales and on the commercial aftermarket for profitability, saw

HIGHLIGHTS AJW Opens New Milan Warehouse AJW Group has opened a new warehouse in Milan to provide supply chain services for EasyJet’s operation in the

Mainblades is nearing the commercial launch of its Drone-as-a-Tool solution as the aviation industry looks for cost-saving technology opportunities.

Sustainable Aero Lab will explore development of new technologies to improve aviation’s impact on climate change—including initiatives developed within MRO.

WinAir is developing new features to help users overcome difficulties in maintaining compliance during situations such as remote work and aircraft return to service.

Choices made in 2021 will be critical for future success of MROs and commercial operators in the recovery period ahead.

Startup Assaia has partnered with airport solutions provider ADB SAFEGATE to use smart technology for streamlined turnarounds and predictive analysis.

The U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East is pursuing investment in laser ablation technology to make cleaning of aircraft components safer and more efficient.

Sureclean has introduced an electrostatic aircraft disinfection system that it says provides unique benefits compared to other products on the market.

A look at new aircraft and cabin products developed to solve pandemic-related challenges for airlines.

A look at what’s trending—and what is not—in the aviation aftermarket.

Klatt Works’ MX Accelerator system pares maintenance wearable technology down to the essentials, hoping to remove traditional barriers to entry such as content creation.

Rich Poutier, executive VP business development at Structural Monitoring Systems, talks about progressing certification of a technology for airframe

Startup Aeroji is working with aftermarket stakeholders to refine functionality such as engine tracking, comparison and transparency.

Despite turmoil in 2020, how MRO sector looks poised to rebound in 2021.

The separation of software from the assets it supports is raising challenges to sustainment operating models.

The aviation paint industry is developing higher-performance coatings with reduced environmental impacts.

The OEM has partnered with Canadian startup Aero HygenX to tailor a new version of its autonomous RAY robot for Dash 8 Series aircraft cabins.

In 2016, AFI KLM E&M embarked on an important innovation, using drones for line MRO inspections. The global MRO has completed four use cases for

The MRO Blockchain Alliance has completed two proofs of concept for important elements of the part-tracking approach. Andre Fischer, CEO, of FLYdocs

There are major benefits to MROs getting rid of their own paperwork during heavy checks, and there could be even more if all communications with

Long before COVID-19 was a term in the public consciousness, digitization across the commercial aftermarket was much on the increase. Driven by a

The Netherlands Aerospace Laboratory is developing AI software to help operators more easily plan maintenance around their flight program and to automate work packages.

A new system that combines wearable sensors, artificial intelligence and analytics could soon replace traditional 1:1 safety monitoring processes in MRO hangars.

In partnership with the UK’s ATI Programme, project REINSTATE will develop 20 emerging technologies to improve engine maintenance while reducing airline disruption and environmental impacts.