MRO IT
Virgin Australia begins predictive maintenance with Embraer’s AHEAD
Under a long-term agreement, Embraer will equip Virgin Australia's fleet of E2s with its AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) system. AHEAD is designed to help airlines begin a predictive maintenance programme, providing critical information for identifying...
British Airways chooses cloud-based MRO platform
British Airways (BA) have chosen MRO-PRO to digitise and manage the airline's entire line maintenance network. The partnership represents a significant advance in BA's modernisation strategy. Thanks to MRO-PRO's cloud-based software, the carrier can now tap real-time...
Can robotics address the MRO workforce shortage in aviation?
The aviation industry continues to struggle against high labour costs and skilled workforce shortages. And as the aircraft order backlog only goes up, effective maintenance and repair is more crucial than ever in keeping older aircraft in service for longer. Robotics...
How AIXI have advanced AI to upgrade MRO data and analytics
Back in April, our Aerospace Tech Review Awards 2025 honoured a range of cutting-edge startups, speakers, and collaborations across the aerospace industry. Most Disruptive Startup went to AIXI, an innovative data and analytics company that is giving aviation MRO data...
Supply chain challenges could cost airlines $11 billion in 2025
A new report from IATA and Oliver Wyman, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain, forecasts that supply chain challenges could cost airlines more than US$11 billion in 2025. This is largely due to the slow pace of aircraft production, which has been exacerbated...
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...
McKinsey underscores gen AI’s role in bridging the labour gap
Extensive labour shortages the aviation industry is currently facing have been identified as a critical challenge with the potential to slow progress, and the MRO sector is no exception. In fact, McKinsey & Company research indicates that by 2033, one-fifth of...
KLM demonstrates how Apple Vision Pro can improve technical maintenance
Historically, augmented reality (AR) has opened up possibilities within the industry, especially around training and inspection. As the technology becomes more refined, its use cases evolve symbiotically. Recently, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines shared how they are using...
AI takes to the skies: The four practical applications of AI in aviation maintenance
AI is answering some of the most difficult questions in aviation. I pose here four questions and show how AI is transforming aviation maintenance in four key areas: Maintenance Scheduling & Supply Chain Optimization Error Detection & Reclassification Automated...
Smartwings Group Selects Conduce eTechLog8
Czechia-based airline Smartwings Group has selected the Conduce eTechLog8 solution for deployment across the fleet. The selection of Conduce was taken after fully evaluating the ELB market over a period of time. The evaluation process was both lengthy and detailed,...
Veryon Expands Its Portfolio of Industry-Leading Solutions with Acquisition of Rusada
Veryon recently announced its acquisition of Rusada, a prominent player in the aviation maintenance management software industry since 1987. This strategic move solidifies Veryon’s commitment to innovation while strengthening its position as a trusted aviation...
ERP vs. Tailored MRO IT Systems: Which Is Better for Your Business?
When it comes to managing MRO operations in an integrated manner, there are two types of solutions that are commonly used. The first is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software that has been designed for use in a wide range of businesses, with the ability to be...
Sabena Engineering Selects CrossConsense for Data Migration, AMOS Support & AMOS Hosting
Sabena Engineering has selected CrossConsense as main supplier to provide AMOS Support, AMOS Hosting and the migration of existing data into a new system. The aim of this new collaboration is to migrate the existing AMOS environment from Lufthansa Technik Maintenance...
Akasa Air Partners with Comply365 for Document Authoring & Distribution to Support Growth Plans
Software company Comply365 announced its newest customer, Akasa Air, India’s youngest and fastest growing airline, which will use Comply365’s end-to-end operational content and compliance monitoring system to support the airline’s growth plans.The Mumbai-based airline...
Can A New Quality Control Part Condition Documentation Application and Part Condition Reporting System Start A Birth to BER Part Trace Revolution Using Copyright Licensing?
For years the aviation industry has struggled with aircraft and engine USM, life limited and flight critical part condition documentation, trace, and quality control. How can an industry with so much technology flying in today’s aircraft still use carbon paper and...
Kalitta Air selects TrustFlight’s Innovative Electronic Technical Log for Air Cargo Operations
Kalitta Air and TrustFlight announced that TrustFlight will provide its innovative electronic tech log, reliability analytics and fleet oversight tools for Kalitta Air’s fleet of twenty-nine (29) aircraft and subsequent additions to its fleet. Air cargo operators such...
IHI Transition to Paperless Maintenance with ENVISION
Japanese aircraft engine manufacturer and maintenance provider IHI, has completed its deployment of Rusada’s Envision software, transitioning to paperless MRO in the process. IHI’s Life Cycle Solution Division, Aero Engine, Space & Defence Business Area,...
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