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Augmented and virtual reality in aeronautical maintenance: innovation or necessity?

Digital transformation has revolutionized the aeronautical industry, and technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are redefining aeronautical maintenance. These technologies allow not only to optimize technical work but also reduce downtime by improving safety and operational efficiency in MRO.

How is the industry changing?

Technicians can now use handheld devices to access digital manuals, historical data and interactive diagrams while inspecting an aircraft. This allows them to:

  1. Identify faults with greater accuracy
  2. Reduce reliance on paper documents
  3. Minimize human error in procedures 

Advanced VR training

Airlines and MRO centers use VR-based simulators, which are considered a fundamental tool to train their technicians in critical procedures without putting real aircraft at risk, which allows:

  1. Improve their emergency response capabilities
  2. Accelerate learning with immersive experiences.

The benefits are clear:

  1. Increased operational efficiency
  2. Reduced maintenance time and costs
  3. Safety and training in every intervention

Is the future of MRO already here?

At Flight Engineering Solutions (FES), we are committed to innovation in the aviation industry. With a wide network of MRO shops and suppliers in Latin America and the Caribbean, we help our customers adopt new technologies to raise their standards of excellence and safety.

Is your company already implementing AR and VR in its maintenance processes? Tell us about it in the comments. 

FES, Let’s take off together! 

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