AUGUST 2020AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM6EditorialThe global aviation industry has experienced unparalleled growth over the last few years. With airfare rates becoming more and more affordable, there is a constant surge in the number of passengers opting for air travel. From the manufacturer's perspective, this has led to increased expenditure on the maintenance of aircraft. With strict norms in place, airlines need to be continually examining their aircraft for problems and carrying out the necessary repair works. Inevitably, the manufacturing, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector is experiencing continuous growth. As Industry 4.0 makes its way into the aviation sector, airlines and MRO's need to rapidly evolve and adopt disruptive technologies to stay abreast. In fact, the commercial aviation sector is at the forefront of adopting disruptive technologies such as additive manufacturing. 3D printed parts are quickly becoming the new normal as leading global aircraft manufacturers like Airbus incorporate this technology into their production systems. Additive manufacturing not only offers an economical alternative to traditional production methods but also reduces material scrap significantly. Today, maintenance costs are exceeding fuel costs, and airlines are looking to the latest digital technology to help them achieve efficiency economically. Real-time engine monitoring can help identify problems and schedule maintenance as per requirement. By leveraging digital twin technology, engineers on the ground can identify a problem while the aircraft is in air. This gives organizations a heads up before something goes wrong, prepares a plan of action, and helps keep the aircraft in service longer.As the MRO industry continues to transform rapidly, we have prepared a list of the most promising companies in the sector, to help our readers identify the one that best fulfills their requirements. Do let us know your thoughts.Digitally Empowered MROJonathan AllredManaging Editorjonathan@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2020 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.AUGUST - 10 - 2020, Vol 02 - Issue 07, ISSN 2691-395XPublished by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Aerospace & Defense ReviewVisit www.aerospacedefensereview.comManaging Editor Jonathan AllredEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Surajit Narayan DekaVisualizerAsher blake*All Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@aerospacedefensereview.comeditor@aerospacedefensereview.commarketing@aerospacedefensereview.com
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