Maintenance and Modifications
LR Systems Develops Stripping, Painting Robots
Stripping a widebody aircraft could take just 2.5 days and paint weight may be cut by 25 percent on the aircraft, company says.
Much of the expense of aircraft painting stems from the labor involved. Now, LR Systems has a solution to automate the process, helping minimize costs.
Much of the expense of aircraft painting stems from the labor involved. Now, LR Systems has a solution to automate the process, helping minimize costs.

LR Systems (Stand 642) is here promoting its aircraft stripping and painting robots. The stripper version is to enter service in 2016. The technology will help cut costs, eliminate some dangerous tasks and save weight on the aircraft, according to the Netherlands-based company.