What Happened
Regulatory Change Embraces Remote Technology for Maintenance
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a change in its policy on remote maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities. The new policy, outlined in the document ‘Aircraft Maintenance Under Remote Control’, allows for the use of remote technology to support maintenance and inspection activities, while still requiring physical presence for tactile checks. This change is part of the FAA’s broader effort to modernize the National Airspace System, as outlined in Administrator Bradford’s Flight Plan 2026. According to the FAA, this shift is intended to improve safety and efficiency in maintenance activities, and was first reported by an unknown source.