A pre-buy inspection (PPI) is a critical, detailed evaluation of an aircraft's condition, flightworthiness, and maintenance history, performed by an independent certified mechanic. PPIs are vital for ...

Some exciting new developments out of Boeing (NYSE:BA) today, as the beleaguered aircraft maker rolls out some new plans to step up autonomous aircraft inspections. Some less pleasant plans popped up ...

Boeing’s autonomous aircraft inspection procedures, coupled with automated damage detection software, collects data during examinations and informs maintainers of deficiencies in an aircraft’s ...

A small flying machine colliding with a large flying machine — one with people on board — almost certainly isn’t going to end well, which is why strict flying bans are in place around airports for ...

In an effort to streamline the process of inspecting its aircraft, French aircraft manufacturer Airbus has started testing the use of drones to accomplish the task. Airbus announced the news during ...

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. -- The Naval Air Systems Command announced Aug. 27 that it has developed a device that is doing for aircraft inspections what colonoscopies have done for cancer detection. Used to ...

Donecle, the leading company in drone-based automated aircraft inspection, acquired Dronétix Technologie on April 20 th to further expand the scope of its robotic inspections for airlines & MROs.

Aircraft inspections are one of the best things operators can do to ensure safety in flight, but ironically, the chore can be a little unsafe for inspectors themselves. To properly review an ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force is experimenting with a mix of drones, artificial intelligence and cloud collaboration to find ways to slash the time it takes to inspect aircraft for wear and tear. In ...