Jet Aviation Launches Automated Drone and AI Technology for Aircraft Inspections in the US

Jet Aviation has announced the launch of its automated drone and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for non-regulated inspections in the United States. These inspection reports aim to enhance the accuracy of existing services, including Pre-Purchase Inspections (PPIs) and inspections related to insurance or warranty cases.

The company first introduced automated drone and AI technology for non-regulated inspections at its MRO hub and global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, in 2023. This initiative was developed in collaboration with Donecle, a provider of drone and AI technology for the aviation industry. In 2024, the process received approval from the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) for General Visual Inspections (GVIs) using images.

Expanding this service to the US reflects Jet Aviation’s ongoing commitment to innovation across its global network. Managed and FBO customers in the US can now access digital reports that map the exterior surface of their aircraft. These reports can serve as references or be utilized in operational events such as PPIs or warranty cases.

David Best, senior vice president of regional operations and GM Americas, expressed enthusiasm about the launch: “We are incredibly excited to work with our colleagues in Europe to bring this new and unique service to our customers in the US. Our team is committed to listening to, and working closely with, our customers to grow our regional offering in ways that make a real difference to the owner and operator experience. The drone and AI technology offers our managed and FBO customers additional peace of mind, providing an accurate, comprehensive, digitized report of the exterior of the aircraft for their records now and in the future. We look forward to continuing to explore this service and bringing even more innovative solutions to customers in the region.”

The technology is compatible with a wide range of business jet and narrow-body aircraft types, as well as an increasing number of wide-body aircraft.