Borescope analysis enhancements enhance global MRO operations for commercial and military engines
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, is expanding its engine inspection capabilities with AI-assisted borescope software through the acquisition and integration of Amsterdam-based Aiir Innovations. This technology will revolutionize the way inspections are performed, improving consistency and efficiency across global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations for commercial, civil, and military engines.
“Expanding the integration of AI-assisted inspection capabilities will enhance our ability to detect issues earlier, reduce delivery times, increase time on the wing and reduce business interruptions for our customers,” said Rob Griffiths, senior vice president of Pratt & Whitney’s commercial engine business. “As we expand its adoption across Pratt & Whitney, it will fundamentally reimagine how engines and components are inspected, maintained and supported throughout their lifecycle.”
This software assists inspectors by applying artificial intelligence to borescope video, providing faster and more repeatable assessments. It is already being deployed by commercial customers and MRO providers to significantly reduce inspection times. Pratt & Whitney has applied this technology to its V2500 engine, recently completed pilots on its GTF and F135 engines, and plans to expand its use company-wide.
By adapting to inspector feedback and improving classification performance over time, the technology becomes smarter, more accurate, and increasingly aligned with real-world expertise. It also enables configurable reporting capabilities, allowing processes that once took considerable time to be completed in minutes with greater quality, consistency, traceability, and accuracy.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for military, commercial and civil aviation customers. Since 1925, our engineers have pioneered the development of innovative aircraft propulsion technologies and today support more than 90,000 operating engines through a global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities.
About RTX
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