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Boeing To Introduce RFID-Based Parts Tracking
Boeing and partner Fujitsu of Japan have developed a maintenance system for airlines based on data-gathering radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.
Boeing will use Fujitsu's high-capacity 64 kilobyte RFID tag on aircraft "rotable" parts as part of its maintenance program. (Photo: Fujitsu)
Boeing will use Fujitsu's high-capacity 64 kilobyte RFID tag on aircraft "rotable" parts as part of its maintenance program. (Photo: Fujitsu)

Boeing and partner Fujitsu of Japan have developed a maintenance system for airlines based on data-gathering radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and contact memory buttons (CMBs) affixed to aircraft parts, readers to extract the data and associated hardware and software.