RFID Applications in Boeing Aircraft Production and Maintenance

Published: February 28, 2013

Boeing, a leading airframe manufacturer, is using RFID-based tracking and tracing of aircraft parts, during both the production and maintenance phases of the lifecycle, bringing significant value to all stakeholders within the aviation ecosystem, including airlines, the supply chain and airframe manufacturers. The common thread for all of these stakeholders is an improvement in quality, productivity and maintainability over an aircraft’s lifecycle, spanning several years.
The use of RFID enables automated data collection, verification and validation, resulting in improved accuracy and reduced flow time. The reduction in maintenance costs to airlines due to the implementation of RFID on several aircraft parts will be enhanced with a new service offering initiated by Boeing’s RFID integrated solutions division.Learn how the stakeholders are working together to maximize the benefits offered by the technology.
Speakers: Anil Kumar, Associate Technical Fellow, Boeing; Rebecca Shore, Solution Architect, RFID Integrated Solutions, Information Services, Boeing Commercial Aviation Services