Emerging Technologies

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.

GE, Siemens and Lufthansa Technik are some of the companies focusing on new technique for boosting reliability.

LHT says the fully-automated procedure is able to provide more consistent, reliable results than the human eye.

Focus of MRO providers expected to switch in the next decade when the majority of the global fleet should be equipped with connectivity.

Software specialist claims time-tracking and contract modules among the most effective on the market and says it is working on a paperless version.

Bell debuted its new Nexus flying taxi concept at the 2019 Consumer Electronic Show this week. Bell's VP of Innovation Scott Drennan and Kyle Heironimus, propulsion lead for the Nexus, share details about the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle's systems, what its maintenance model will look like and when the Nexus is set to hit the skies.

Electric propulsion for commercial aircraft, once viable, could force massive changes on MRO providers.

For electric power to replace current engines on commercial aircraft, major improvements in battery technology will be needed.

Brazing technology plays a crucial role in manufacturing tough aerospace components resistant to corrosion and high temperatures, and in development of new engines for hypersonic flight.

Software specialist looks for smarter ways for MROs to spend their training dollars.

Lab is working on additive metal production which is still in a mostly experimental stage for aircraft engines.

Norm Baker joined Airbus senior vice president of digital solutions about a year ago from GE Aviation Czech where he was president, and before that, president and CEO of Taleris, a joint venture between GE and Accenture. Baker, an A&P, commercial pilot and Six Sigma Black Belt, talks about how he quickly led Airbus’ digital solutions from developing products to developing capabilities—and its impact.