Emerging Technologies

Software is the enabler and limiter in the aviation aftermarket.

GE's Connected FMS will begin testing on a Miami Air International Boeing 737-800 in the coming weeks.

Toulouse-based company says positioning, other features ensure precision and safety.

Electronic technical logs are becoming increasingly common but concerns persist over big data exploitation.

The MRO provider is using handheld 3D scanners to measure lavatory components and design new ones for the refurbishment of TUI’s Boeing 767-300 fleet.

The robotic system, which Xyrec says can reduce time in the paint shop from 16 days to 5 days, is one of multiple aerospace-related robots being showcased at ZAL Innovation Days 2019.

David Wells, head of engineering at the Jetstar Group in Australia, talks about how the airline developed virtual reality maintenance training—a first in Australia. So far the carrier has rolled it out for Boeing 787 and Airbus A320 training and has seen shorter than expected immersive learning periods, about 30 minutes compared to 3- 3.5 hours.

SynapseMX’s new cloud platform seeks to help carriers solve the headaches of unscheduled maintenance through artificial intelligence and better team coordination rather than through hiring of more technicians.

The software specialist will integrate with AMOS at the operations of Swiss and its sister company Edelweiss Air.

Some believe that providers of predictive tools must incentivize more early adopters to accelerate use of their systems.

The companies will integrate their solutions for aviation maintenance, asset management, service parts optimization and field service management to improve supply chain operations.

The companies are working to build an open source data sharing platform that leverages blockchain to manage aircraft, engines and component transitions.

Fortunes changing at a company that looked on the brink of collapse in summer 2018.

The aftermarket services provider says it is getting lots of interest from potential partners for data storage hub.

Maintenance providers are interested in automation but challenges exist around its use.

Long-distance low cost carrier moves to put electronic tech logs on EFBs.

Revima expands operation to get closer to customers and keep up with double-digit growth.

Digital twinning aligns with machine learning, NLP already helping troubleshooting.

Rolls-Royce, SITAONAIR launch DataHub as neutral data broker.

AerinX is partnering with Aeroplex of Central Europe to test the AR system in heavy and line maintenance processes.

The airline is evaluating a Donecle drone to save time and money while improving inspection quality.

How MROs and airlines are using technology to improve the maintenance planning process.

Big data analytics works great with data, but how can you add written aircraft manuals and mechanic troubleshooting notes to the mix?

Stakeholders predict how innovative technologies, such as IoT, robotics and blockhain, will change future MRO operations.

The next tool to lower aircraft lifecycle costs could be quantum computing, according to Airbus.