Emerging Technologies

As MRO becomes more reliant on the Internet of Things, providers must pay more attention to cybersecurity threats.

The FAA is adapting to remote technologies within aircraft maintenance, but repair stations should still be cautious of seeing it as a silver bullet.

MRO capabilities must be built in from the beginning for UAM to realize its potential.

Paint and coatings providers are expanding facilities, releasing innovative new products and leading the way in sustainability initiatives.

Trends in the next generation of windows for business and commercial aircraft.

Donecle has partnered with 8tree to combine 3D dent analysis with its drone inspection technology.

NLR says the robot will be able to move throughout a hangar and perform aircraft inspections just like human technicians.

Dutch startup Aiir Innovations is developing web-based capabilities so companies can access its artificial intelligence tech for borescope inspections from anywhere in the world.

The MRO has introduced a digital training platform and virtual tours for customers to cope with COVID-19 travel restrictions and social distancing requirements.

Bridgestone Aircraft Tire Europe’s new easytrack app is designed to make tire tracking and health monitoring processes more efficient for airlines, MROs and wheel shops.

Together with MRO services provider MAUtechnic, UIA is using Luftronix drones to speed up aircraft structure inspections.

Robotic Skies CEO Brad Hayden talks about building a network of UAS maintenance providers and what steps the industry needs to take to prepare for MRO of AAM vehicles.

Xyrec is opening a new facility at Port San Antonio, where it plans to further develop its Laser Coating Removal and Automated Paint Robot solutions.

Remote inspections, virtual training and digital tools are gaining traction as a way to address maintenance challenges during COVID-19.

Challenges in rolling out ETL software have slowed its adoption, but providers say the benefits outweigh any implementation difficulties.

Update on the status of 737 MAX return to service and related issues.

The APU and pneumatic components MRO has paired robotics with video conferencing technology in its new virtual table inspections offering.

Like Singapore, Hong Kong is extraordinarily dependent on the international travel that has been cut most sharply in Asia-Pacific—and independent MROs

Why the aerospace industry needs to do a better job of evaluating and using emerging technologies.

Aeroji is designed to be a “social marketplace” platform where users can more transparently track engines and trends.

Starburst is launching an aerospace tech accelerator in India that will look at potential investments in MRO, UAM, space hardware and A&D software.

Digitalization is accelerating in the aviation aftermarket as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this is a trend that should not slow down as the

The engine OEM is using virtual reality and remote collaboration tools to train engine maintainers and inspectors more efficiently.

New and rapidly evolving engine technologies could imply big changes for MRO.

Startups chosen for the program will be able to work with Singapore Airlines Group and SIA Engineering Company to solve aviation and MRO industry challenges.