Air Asia Case Study: Waygate Technologies
Aerospace Engine Inspection
In this article:
- Air Asia Enhances Engine Inspections with Mentor Visual iQ: Air Asia adopted Waygate Technologies’ Mentor Visual iQ video borescope to improve the speed, accuracy, and reliability of aircraft engine inspections
- Superior Imaging and Measurement Capabilities: The Mentor Visual iQ delivered high-resolution video and precise measurement tools, enabling technicians to detect compressor blade defects with greater confidence
- Increased Productivity and Ease of Use: The system’s intuitive interface, ergonomic design, and long battery life allowed for faster inspections and reduced technician fatigue during routine maintenance
- Trusted Performance in High-Demand Environments: Air Asia, known for its rigorous maintenance standards, found the Mentor Visual iQ to outperform previous solutions in durability and diagnostic clarity
- Scalable Solution for Regional Fleet Maintenance: With multiple units deployed, Air Asia improved inspection consistency across its fleet and enhanced its in-house servicing capabilities for regional operators
Air Asia is a demanding customer with major repair and in-house servicing their own fleet as well as some other regional operators. They demand the highest performance from their video borescopes which get heavy and constant use. They have used a competitor model for some time, but were open to try Waygate Technologies' solution.
Waygate Technologies' Mentor Visual iQ provided superior performance and capability, leading to the purchase of three units. Ease of use, high quality build, long battery life and clear video quality were all noted as features leading to productivity gains when using the Mentor Visual iQ. Waygate Technologies’ service and support ensured that the team were getting the best out of the new tool for maximum effectiveness.
Yap Ging Sheng, Power plant Planning Manager said, “The impeccable measurement capability and quality of the Mentor Visual iQ has been a great help to us to ascertain the extent of engine compressor blade defects and enable us to improve inspection productivity significantly."
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- Easy to operate using either optically bonded multipoint touchscreen and on-screen keyboard, or ergonomic joystick and hard keys.
- Powered by high-capacity interchangeable, rechargeable lithium ion batteries which are compliant with air travel regulations. With the charging circuit built into the batteries, no charging cradle is required.
- Crisp images and increased probability of detection on a 6.5” (16.5 cm) active matrix XGA color LCD, daylight readable display.
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