The aviation sector faces the twin challenges of improving its green credentials and coping with the effects of the economic down turn. Improving the use of aircraft, saving staff costs and managing the logistics of support operations can all be helped by the use of auto-identification systems.
The aviation sector faces increased need for airframe and engine maintenance as daily aircraft cycles increase to get the most from the least in assets. Flight Insight's analysis (Airline Maintenance Special Report 2009, Flight Insight, www.flightglobal.com) for one airline's 737 fleet alone projects a doubling of service checks between 2009 and 2013. With increased maintenance comes increased reliance on the maintenance organisation. Ensuring service procedures are followed and providing an audit trail of tools and materials used is a feature of aviation maintenance.
Tool identification techniques like RFID and barcoding can have a rapid payback in helping to improve maintenance processes. CoreRFID has worked with major airlines, aircraft manufacturers and with airport operators to use these technologies in support of maintenance and operations. To learn more about how these technologies can help improve maintenance processes download this fact sheet or contact us to discuss your requirements.
RFID can help keep track of pallets, trucks, loaders and on-board sales stock. Improved identification helps control costs, and can contribute to improved security.