MRO IT
Saudia select Veryon Defect Analysis for prescriptive maintenance
Saudia have selected aviation software and information services provider Veryon to support corrective action across their fleet. Using AI and natural language processing, Veryon Defect Analysis can group related defect reports to highlight recurring maintenance...
Thai Airways advances plans for new MRO hub in Utapao
Thai Airways are awaiting approval from the board of directors to construct a US$418 million MRO hub at Utapao in Southeast Thailand. Work on the so-called 'smart hangar' would begin in 2027, with 2030 set as a targeted opening date. The proposed site lies beside...
Airbus says China will become world’s largest afterservices market
In a new report, Airbus predict that the centre of aviation's afterservices market is shifting eastwards. The manufacturing and technology firm's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) asserts that the sector in China will more than double in value over the next 20...
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
Most A320s back in service after solar radiation software issue
Airbus has reported that the majority of A320 and A320neo aircraft have returned to operation after being grounded suddenly on 28 November. A safety alert was issued after a JetBlue A320 experienced an uncontrolled descent lasting for several seconds during a flight...
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Emirates advances fleet’s digital predictive maintenance
This week, Emirates signed an agreement with Airbus to advance the digital predictive maintenance of its A380 and A350 fleet with advanced analytics. As part of the agreement, Emirates will implement Airbus' Skywise Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+) advanced predictive...
How AI is transforming supply chain challenges
Supply chain challenges can lead to significant disruption for airlines as a result of long lead times, high procurement costs, and the unpredictability of unplanned maintenance. In the International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s 2025 financial outlook for the...
easyJet: How is AI transforming MRO operations?
At Aerospace Tech Week Europe, Craig Lynch, Predictive Maintenance Specialist, easyJet will be joining Tahsin Istanbullu, Executive Vice President - Technical, Pegasus Airlines, Matias Bjerregaard, Predictive Maintenance Specialist, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, and...
Aerospace Tech Review Awards: VOTING NOW CLOSED
At Aerospace Tech Week, we celebrate innovation and excellence across the industry. These awards put a spotlight on the innovators, visionaries, and first-movers who are shaping the future of aerospace. If there’s a company, individual, or product you want to...
Your top five reads this year
As 2024 draws to a close, we are reflecting on the news and topics that grabbed your attention this year. Here are the top five most read articles of 2024. 1. What EWIS is and why it matters for wiring aircraft If you play any part in the wiring of aircraft —...
Saudia and Air France-KLM’s strategic MRO understanding
Last week, SkyTeam members Saudia and Air France-KLM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) targeted at expanding and localising Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities in the Kingdom. The agreement will support Saudia in developing its technical...
Turning pilot data “into gold” with Andrew Coleman, President & General Manager of GE Aerospace
At Aerospace Tech Week Americas, Andrew Coleman, President & General Manager of GE Aerospace, Software as a Service is sharing his expert insights on a connect aircraft panel. Ahead of the event which runs from 19-20th November, Coleman discussed the evolution of...
Digital Alliance for Aviation: The significance of Liebherr joining
By 2043, Airbus estimates that predictive maintenance could save commercial aircraft operators up to $4 billion annually. Demonstrating a commitment to driving progress in this area, a first-of-its-kind Digital Alliance for Aviation was created in 2019. The founding...
How digitalisation is driving the MRO evolution: Insights from Lufthansa Technik AG’s AVIATAR
At Aerospace Tech Week, Nicolas Landgraf, Customer Development and Sales Manager at Lufthansa Technik AG's AVIATAR joined for a brief interview, sharing his insights into the MRO landscape. Landgraf picked out digitalisation as a core driver of the changes emerging in...
Leveraging data to drive efficiency at Air Canada
At Aerospace Tech Week, Yannick Nkengsa, Manager, Aircraft Software & Data at Air Canada shared his insights into data utilisation, system integration, and future applications in this five-minute conversation. During the conversation, Nkengsa highlighted how Air...
TUI Airline rolls out AVIATAR’s electronic Technical Logbook (eTLB) across 130 aircraft
It was recently announced that TUI Airline will be rolling out AVIATAR's Technical Logbook across its entire fleet of approximately 130 aircraft. The news comes just months after Eurowings Technik elected to introduce the electronic Technical Logbook (eTLB) for the...
“AR and AI can remove inefficiencies.” Frank Stevens on revolutionising MRO
"In our reality today, the human is the inefficient side of the process. We make mistakes and have emotions, but artificial intelligence (AI) helps take these away." At Aerospace Tech Week, Frank Stevens, VP MRO Services, Embraer joined to discuss how AI, augmented...
Lufthansa Technik Philippines encourages startup-driven AI innovation for aircraft MRO
Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) is on the brink of a transformation and AI is set to play a significant role in this evolution. From accelerating the industry's digitisation to enabling predictive maintenance and cost savings, its potential is vast....
Unlocking MRO capacity through digitalisation with Karen Miller, GM, Connected Aero
The MRO landscape is on the brink of a transformation and Karen Miller believes its digitalisation will unlock "phenomenal opportunities." In a recent interview, Miller, GM, Connected Aero highlighted the critical importance of digitalisation in the MRO landscape. The...