THE MANAGEMENT OF MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN AVIATION INDUSTRY

Authors

  • L.I. Le Grange Institute for Technological Innovation, University of Pretoria
  • A.J. Buys Institute for Technological Innovation, University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/13-2-312

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper reports on research into the technology transfer activities of South African aviation industry companies. The technologies surrounding the maintenance function were investigated, since this is one of the main functions in this industry. The investigation shows the extent to which technology is transferred from external sources to the individual companies. The investigation was also extended to cover internal technology transfer. The result of the investigation indicated the sources of technology, the mechanisms used for transfer, and the barriers to the transfer process both for internal and external technology transfer. The paper concludes with a look into what the future may hold for maintenance in the aviation industry given the current trend in technology development.

AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie artikel beskryf navorsing oor die tegnologie-oordrag aktiwiteite van Suid-Afrikaanse lugvaartnywerheidmaatskappye. Die tegnologie

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Le Grange, L., & Buys, A. (2011). THE MANAGEMENT OF MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN AVIATION INDUSTRY. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 13(2). https://doi.org/10.7166/13-2-312

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2002)

Section

General Articles

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