Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering : HAECO Hong Kong Receives Best RFID Implementation Award for its RFID Tool Management System

2 May 2018

HAECO Hong Kong Receives Best RFID Implementation Award for its RFID Tool Management System

HAECO Hong Kong, a member of the HAECO Group, announced today that it was awarded runner-up for Best RFID Implementation (Other Industry) at the RFID Journal Awards 2018 for its RFID tool management system. The award presentation ceremony was held at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando, Florida.

In 2017, HAECO Hong Kong introduced an RFID tool management system for its Airframe Services operations with the aim of further enhancing safety. The system has three main elements, including handheld RFID readers, tool tags and a HAECO tool management app, which aircraft maintenance mechanics can use on their mobile phones. The system helps ensure no tools are left inside an aircraft and assists in locating missing tools when needed.

Traditionally, mechanics would need to account for their tools at the end of each shift using a paper inventory of their toolboxes. The inventory would then be checked by a supervisor, and the whole process would take 10 to 15 minutes.

The RFID tool management system tags each tool, so mechanics can simply capture all tags in their toolboxes with their mobile phones. The app alerts them of any missing tools or extra tools detected. The whole inventory process now takes only 2 to 3 minutes.

Introducing this system has helped enhance both operational efficiency and safety. Having tested the system in Q4 2017, HAECO Hong Kong plans to implement it throughout its operations in phases.

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About Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited ('HAECO Group')
The HAECO Group is one of the world's leading aircraft engineering and maintenance service providers. The Group provides a comprehensive range of services encompassing Airframe Services, Line Services, Cabin Solutions, Private Jet Solutions, Fleet Technical Management, Inventory Technical Management, Component Overhaul, Aerostructure Repairs, Landing Gear Services, Engine Services, Parts Manufacturing and Technical Training. The HAECO Group consists of 17 subsidiaries and affiliates, employing around 17,000 staff in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore and the United States. The HAECO Group is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 00044). HAECO Group's website: www.haeco.com