Emerging Technologies

HAECO Americas CEO Todd Navin talks technology, training and supply chain strategies.

Advancements in premium economy airline seats include elements from business class. What’s next?

New and recently updated MRO industry software platforms have added features to optimize maintenance operations.

Delta Air Lines and Delta TechOps are looking into how artificial intelligence could advance their other technology initiatives, including drones and predictive analytics

As MRO drone inspections of aircraft gain regulatory steam, providers mull technology additions.

Michelin’s newest radial tire design sheds retreading but still should provide savings for both operators and the planet.

With would-be operator Straightline Aviation placing a $50 million firm order for the first hybrid cargo airship, to be produced by AT² Aerospace based on a Lockheed Martin Skunk Works design, are we about to enter a new age of airships?

Lufthansa Technik is developing several enhancements to its NDT inspection processes.

MAB Engineering is targeting optimized turnarounds and faster technician prep through new technology and training strategies.

The Technical Repetitives Examination tool aims to make technical logbook write-ups simpler and more transparent.

Czech Airlines Technics has adopted QOCO Systems’ MROTools software to simplify booking, returning and tracking maintenance tools.

GA Telesis CEO Abdol Moabery shares the company’s plans for growing technology initiatives and acquiring new assets.

ARSA contends that regulators must reconsider their overly cautious approach to accepting new inspection technologies.

A look at some of the aftermarket’s latest developments in using drones to improve aircraft inspections.

Amygda’s CEO argues that artificial intelligence can help free technicians to do more important maintenance work.

Capitol Meridian Partners has invested in MRO industry staffing and services provider Launch Technical Workforce Solutions.

Aviation is “in the stone age” of AI in engine maintenance, but its predictive capabilities can lead to major savings, panelists at Aero-Engines Americas said.

Artificial intelligence companies say sparse data and expectations of perfection are holding back the technology’s progress.

FEAM’s new partnership with UrbanLink Air Mobility follows similar partnerships established with other advanced air mobility companies in 2024.

Artificial intelligence for MRO has moved beyond its predictive maintenance origins.

Airbus Ventures invests in Singapore-based Eureka Robotics.

Aircraft painting specialists navigate workforce and supply chain issues as the industry embraces sustainability and technology advances.

GE Aerospace, Accenture and Microsoft have developed a generative AI tool to simplify customers’ access to leased asset records.

Aerospace industry procurement platforms are aiming to reduce unnecessary part shipments, which could lower carbon emissions.

The region is perceived to still be lagging behind in the area of innovation but a step change in technology adoption is being noted.