With would-be operator Straightline Aviation placing a $50 million firm order for the first hybrid cargo airship, to be produced by AT² Aerospace based on a Lockheed Martin Skunk Works design, are we about to enter a new age of airships?

Lufthansa Technik is developing several enhancements to its NDT inspection processes.

MAB Engineering is targeting optimized turnarounds and faster technician prep through new technology and training strategies.

The Technical Repetitives Examination tool aims to make technical logbook write-ups simpler and more transparent.

Czech Airlines Technics has adopted QOCO Systems’ MROTools software to simplify booking, returning and tracking maintenance tools.

GA Telesis CEO Abdol Moabery shares the company’s plans for growing technology initiatives and acquiring new assets.

ARSA contends that regulators must reconsider their overly cautious approach to accepting new inspection technologies.

A look at some of the aftermarket’s latest developments in using drones to improve aircraft inspections.