Emerging Technologies

Despite labor and supply chain challenges, Eastern European MROs are adding investments in new capacity.

Manufacturers, maintenance providers and Part 147 schools are setting plans for supporting electric aircraft, engines and ground support equipment.

An artificial intelligence executive asserts that airlines may be better off using third-party tools instead of building technology in-house.

Hydrogen fuel cell suppliers are engineering powertrains to enable zero-emission aircraft propulsion.

Onera is providing a new testbed able to evaluate a composites panel when exposed to fire in an engine environment, as well as assess new extinguishing agents.

New connected and “plug-and-play” galley systems use technology aimed at improving predictive maintenance and cabin services.

While Lufthansa Technik sees riblet films as most suitable for older-generation widebodies, MicroTau targets the Airbus A320 narrowbody.

Republic Airways is the first airline to implement Collins Aerospace’s Ascentia Repeaters application.

JetZero is projecting a 30% reduction in the amount of time its in-development blended-wing body aircraft would need to be taken out of service for maintenance.

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.