GE Aerospace turns to robots and 'lean' methods to tackle jet engine repair crunch

By Tim Hepher and Rajesh Kumar Singh SINGAPORE, Feb 13 (Reuters) - GE Aerospace technician Suresh Sinnaiyan has spent more ...
Malaysia Sun

GE turns to automation to cut jet repair backlogs

Facing mounting jet engine repair backlogs across the aviation industry, GE Aerospace is turning to automation and “Lean” manufacturing techniques to speed up maintenance and ease supply bottlenecks ...
New York Post

Aircraft mechanic explains why ‘duct tape’ on this airliner engine isn’t what it looks like

A plane mechanic has finally explained the viral video of “duct tape” on an airliner jet engine — and revealed what it’s really used for. “We looked out of our window and saw this,” the caption reads ...
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GE Aerospace teaches robots human skills to repair jet engines, ease backlog

A technician who once shaped jet engine parts by hand is now helping train ...
American Machinist

US Business Expands Safran Global MRO Network

Safran Aircraft Engines is pursuing an estimated €1-billion investment program to expand its global engine maintenance/repair/overhaul (MRO) capacity. Safran ...