Emerging Technologies

If you don’t want to be left behind by technology, consider these seven points.

Several efforts in the aftermarket show a common theme that could improve MRO efficiencies.

How Collins Aerostructures unit is positioning itself for new fleets, evolving technologies and advanced materials.

New-generation airframes and advanced air mobility aircraft are creating challenges for actuator engineering.

How lessons from the growth of Washington state’s apple industry may apply to managing aviation sustainability efforts.

As MRO providers acquire more software products to boost digital capabilities, software specialists are upgrading their offerings.

ARSA is working to gather industry feedback on how the aftermarket uses electronic information for regulatory compliance.

Both Universal Hydrogen and ZeroAvia are developing hydrogen-electric retrofits for the ATR 72.

The Fort Worth-based MRO provider has used EmpowerMX software to optimize maintenance tasks, supply chain operations and project management.

Evolving trends in aircraft cabin interiors, including sustainability considerations.

Shift5 says the hardware-, bus- and protocol-agnostic platform can support predictive maintenance tools developed by OEMs, airlines or MROs.

Aircraft radome manufacturers are certifying new materials to withstand damage and improve performance.

The system is capable of an array of tasks, including regulatory marking, paint quality and hail damage inspections.

The project is the first for which MagniX will develop the entire propulsion system, from batteries to motors.

AAM OEMs are beginning efforts to build technician training standards, but will there be enough time to do that before aircraft certification?

Aging fleets, cargo conversions and sustainability initiatives are driving life-extension MRO work for older turboprops.

Some maintenance providers are already testing use cases for generative artificial intelligence, but experts warn of significant risks.

Accenture argues that MRO providers must prioritize data accuracy and transparency to capitalize on the potential of artificial intelligence.

Canadian ULCC Flair Airlines is installing Flyht Aerospace’s latest-generation wireless quick access recorder (QAR) on its Boeing 737 MAX fleet.

Donecle says the AirScan service was made possible by its collaboration with Dassault.

The timeline for retrofitting the aircraft, as well as the number of aircraft to be retrofitted with automated systems, is yet to be determined.

Pratt & Whitney’s Percept tool automates pre- and post-lease engine inspections, reducing time by around 90%.

Japan Airlines signed deals with Boeing and Collins Aerospace at the 2023 Paris Air Show related to predictive maintenance tools and interior modifications.

Propulsion developer ZeroAvia and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Regional Jet Aviation completed a study that identified an initial CRJ700 retrofit entry point.

Predictive maintenance is one of the main drivers of the technology adoption,