What Happened
Engine Maker Expands AI-Enabled Inspection Capabilities
Pratt & Whitney has acquired Aiir Innovations, a Dutch company specializing in engine inspection software, to enhance its artificial intelligence-enabled engine inspection capabilities. The acquisition aims to integrate Aiir’s software into Pratt & Whitney’s shop workflows, allowing for faster and more predictable engine inspection analysis. According to Pratt & Whitney President Rick Deurloo, the use of AI will provide more consistent responses and help engineers zero in on possible problems. This development was first reported by Aviation Week.