Aviation Maintenance Technology

The industry is well on track for the short-term fuel efficiency goal, and ICAO has put in place the CORSIA system (Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) to achieve the mid-term carbon neutral growth goal.

Modern aviation has been around for about a hundred years, although ancient peoples have been dreaming about flight from the dawn of time.

Today’s aviation maintenance industry is facing unique demands. While the shortage of qualified personnel continues to be a challenge, there are other emerging trends that directly impact the way maintenance is performed and managed. Changes related to human factors and safety, technician training and new and innovative technologies are just a few of the ways the aviation maintenance environment is evolving.

Mobility and its pillars of transport (air, inland and maritime) are at the very center of our socio-economic fabric. They underpin social connections and facilitate access to goods and services, including trade, jobs, health care and education.

The Aviation Advisory Committee will provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on ensuring the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry and its capability to address the evolving transportation needs, challenges, and opportunities of the global economy.

Aviation technology is a broad field that covers various aspects of the equipment, hardware, and software used in flight operations, flight training, aircraft maintenance, aircraft security, and airports.
Technology developed for the aviation industry is often more advanced as compared to other industries. Over the years, there has been a wide range of technological developments and innovations which have been integrated into the aviation industry.

NextGen is the comprehensive modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS), America's network of aviation infrastructure, technology, and services. NextGen is making flying even safer, more efficient, and more predictable for the 2.7 million passengers and 44,000 flights served per day across the NAS.