AAR integrates drone technology into its MRO operations

Aviation services provider AAR is set to integrate Donecle drone technology into its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. AAR’s Miami MRO facility is the first in its global network to use the fully automated drone technology to drive operational and cost efficiencies, where the pilot phase has yielded increases in speed and precision. With laser positioning, the drone can safely perform end-to-end visual inspections of B737 and A320 aircraft in under an hour. Rahul Ghai, AAR chief digital officer, commented: “In exploring opportunities to increase efficiencies and best utilise our skilled workforce, AAR continually assesses opportunities to digitally enable