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Boeing found a new solution for Aircraft Maintenance. How does it work?

This is a brand-new cloud-based digital solution that uses artificial intelligence to run efficiently and prevent very disruptive service outages. #Boeing #Cloud

An insight accelerator powered by AI is being introduced by Boeing for its B737 and B787 airplanes. This is a brand-new cloud-based digital solution that uses artificial intelligence to run efficiently and prevent very disruptive service outages.

Airlines regularly update the logs for aircraft maintenance and the technical data they rely on to sustain the aircraft, which is a labor-intensive process. In order to maintain an aircraft, there are two different forms of maintenance: predictive and unpredictable. In actuality, predictive maintenance helps airlines avoid downtime and service interruption. Any unanticipated issue disrupts the contract and harms the airline’s reputation.

Since technology is constantly evolving, most things are gradually adopting machine learning technology, which essentially addresses the major operational difficulties.

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The AI-based technology from Boeing assists many in enhancing airline operational performance and boosting airline productivity. It achieves our main objective of utilizing features in-flight data that warn of a system breakdown before it occurs, and it is really unique.

How does it work?

There are sensors installed in engines, and they regularly check variables like temperature, pressure, wear and tear, and vibrations. Additionally, this sensor pushes the data to the principal instrument processors. The maintenance crew has access to these logs. They further analyze the issue and either maintain it or solve it. However, there are times when a technically sophisticated system is needed to retain this data.

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Even though the most recent models of commercial aircraft, like the 787, produce a lot of flight data, many operators lack the infrastructure to handle and utilize the data. Boeing’s Insight Accelerator technology enables airlines to take proactive maintenance and repair operations and avoid unforeseen delays by leveraging augmented analytics to find and implement predictive algorithms for anomaly identification.

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Without required coding or programming abilities, airlines can analyze flight and maintenance data, find trends, and discover insights thanks to IA’s built-in artificial intelligence, guided exploration, and sophisticated visualizations.

Boeing created the IA platform using its extensive experience maintaining the world fleet and creating strict procedures to help with “Airplane-on-Ground” situations. All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been named by Boeing as the Insight Accelerator’s initial customer. This technology is being used and maintained in airplanes, according to the fleet of Boeing Aircraft.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.