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Pratt & Whitney, an 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 enables a step change in how inspections are performed, enhancing consistency and efficiency across global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations for commercial, civil and military engines.
"Broadening the integration of AI-assisted inspection capability strengthens our ability to detect issues earlier, improve turnaround times, increase time on wing and reduce operational disruption for our customers," said Rob Griffiths, senior vice president, Commercial Engines Operations at Pratt & Whitney. "It will fundamentally reshape how engines and components are inspected, maintained and supported throughout their lifecycle, as we increase its application across Pratt & Whitney."
The software assists inspectors by applying artificial intelligence to borescope video to deliver faster, more repeatable assessments. It has already been rolled out to commercial customers and MRO providers, significantly reducing inspection times. Pratt & Whitney has applied the technology on the V2500 engine and recently completed pilots on the GTF and F135 engines, with plans to expand its use across the company.
By adapting to inspector feedback to enhance 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 required substantial time to be completed in minutes with greater quality, consistency, traceability and accuracy.
