Innovation & Digitalization

Human-machine or machine-machine communication, robotics, artificial intelligence – these technologies are influencing every imaginable aspect of the whole world and driving new developments. They are also opening up whole new dimensions for us in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). That is why we have a team of technology scouts constantly on the look-out for technical innovations emerging around the world. Thanks to their extensive MRO expertise, they can analyze every new technology to assess opportunities for applying it in our day-to-day work. For instance, nanorobotics are already being used in medical applications – so how long will it be before a nanorobot is running diagnostics on an engine? During surgical procedures, robots are controlled by artificial intelligence – so when will AI help to utilize the huge volumes of data generated from diagnostics? 

We are certain it is pretty much impossible to offer truly comprehensive solutions when working alone. That is why we work alongside equal partners, whether research institutes, airlines or competitors. Every year, we carry out research and development work on more than 100 scientific projects. At the Center of Applied Aeronautical Research (ZAL), our engineers collaborate with a range of service providers and research institutes on neutral ground to produce solutions for the aviation sector.