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Pratt & Whitney Adds AI to Borescope Inspections
Claims the new process is more efficient, with less operational disruption
Pratt & Whitney engine on supports in test facility
Pratt & Whitney is integrating artificial intelligence into its borescope protocols in an effort to streamline the process.

Aircraft powerplant maker Pratt & Whitney has expanded its engine inspection capabilities with the purchase of Amsterdam-based Aiir Innovations and the integration of its AI-assisted borescope software.

The proprietary software assists inspectors by applying AI to the analysis of borescope video to deliver faster, more repeatable assessments. By adapting to inspector feedback to enhance classification performance over time, “the technology becomes smarter, more accurate, and increasingly aligned with real-world expertise,” Pratt & Whitney noted. It also enables configurable reporting, allowing processes that once took substantial time to be completed in minutes with greater quality, consistency, traceability, and accuracy.

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