easyJet aims to eliminate technical delays

easyJet has successfully completed automated drone inspection of one of its aircraft. The tests prove that pre-programmed drones could help reduce the number of hours an aircraft is out of service after events such as lightning strikes compared to manual inspection. easyJet aims to bring the drones into service in its engineering bases across Europe within 12 months. The airline also announced that it is trialling the use of 3D printing to replace parts within the cabin like arm rests to speed up the replacement process and reduce the storage of spares. 3D printing will be a part of the