Emerging Technologies

Fewer unscheduled events provides a benefit but increasing reliance on sensor data can have negative consequences.

MRO providers, OEMs and schools all see potential benefits to using advanced simulation technologies to train technicians.

Last month, Lithuanian MRO FL Technics announced it was looking at virtual reality training to help with technical training. Žilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of the maintenance provider, discusses what it hopes to gain from exploring the technology.

The touch-labor-driven needs of maintenance mean that it is less open to true technological disruption than other industries.

Large deployments of Mixed Reality in MRO could come quite soon.

United Technologies is partnering with nonprofit Girls Who Code to teach high school students about computer science opportunities within aerospace.

The new partnership aims to provide a one-stop-shop solution for additively manufactured aerospace components.

Automating measurement for interior mods, improving digital twins.

The additive manufacturing specialist says the acquisition will help it improve component conformity and production costs.

The carrier has renewed maintenance ties with Lufthansa Technik and has added new digital services.

Peter Berger, director of innovation at EmbraerX, talks to Lindsay Bjerregaard at EAA AirVenture 2019 about future plans for its eVTOL concept and newly launched Beacon maintenance platform.

Aaron de Zafra, co-founder and CEO of Crewchief Systems, demonstrates the company’s newly launched app for digitally managing maintenance within the general aviation industry at EAA AirVenture 2019.

Know My PT6 provides a customized digital portal with maintenance resources and content to better connect Pratt & Whitney with the general aviation community.

From eVTOL concepts to electric jetpacks, Aviation Week got a firsthand look at some of the most unique and innovative aircraft on display in Oshkosh

S7 Technics has started to use vacuum thermoforming for the manufacture of aircraft interior parts.

NVision’s HandHeld laser scanner recently helped a low-cost carrier return a bird-damaged aircraft to service within two days.

Aeroco connects its competence management system to customer’s own system.

OEMs are reacting to customer demand by pushing radar technology toward a more user-friendly experience.

Embraer’s IKON big data analysis system works with connectivity built into the E2 to provide greatly enhanced predictive data for MRO.

In Europe, 5.8% of all flights are delayed due to aircraft technical issues, but a TAP innovation specialist is working on a project to change that.

How additive manufacturing will open new avenues for aviation aftermarket providers.

A new innovation hub at the company’s Changi MRO Campus will focus on additive manufacturing, automation and smart factory development.

Can predictive maintenance get auxiliary power units to 100% operational reliability?

Airbus is confident about its revenue goals and growth following a busy Paris Air Show for its aftermarket products.

Augmented reality is becoming more flexible and affordable for MRO applications.