Industry Addendum: MRO and Components
AAR trials MRO drone inspections at Miami shop
November 1st 2019
At AAR’s Miami facility, fully automated drones are being integrated into the global MRO provider’s operations in a 12-month pilot program. Read More »
Last month, AAR and French drone and automation company, Donecle, announced a technology agreement that will be extended to other AAR MRO facilities depending on the success of the Miami trials.
The pilot phase produced faster and more precise inspections, the MRO said. “With laser positioning, the drone can safely perform end-to-end visual inspections of 737 and A320 aircraft in an hour,” it said.
Designed by Donecle engineers for MRO specifications, the drones are programmed to detect any aircraft structural damage, assess paint quality and markings and signs of lightning strikes.
One complete drone scan covers the equivalent of several maintenance tasks and staff, AAR said.
