Airbus Industries assembly technicians have expanded the use of smart glasses for outfitting Airbus aircraft. Use of smart glasses improves efficiency and saves time.

Airbus previously used the smart glasses technology, developed in partnership with Accenture, on series-production A330s, performing position-marking for the installation of seat legs in cabins of 60 A330ceo (Current Engine Option) jetliners on the Toulouse, France final assembly line.

The success of this trial led to the deployment of smart glasses technology in mounting flight test equipment last year on the no. 2 A330neo. In November 2017 Airbus will do the same aboard the no. 3 A330neo aircraft.

Prior to the use of smart glasses, the same operation required three people three days to complete. With the new technology, a single operator can finish the work in six hours.

Airbus is looking at broader cabin outfitting opportunities in A330 final assembly line applications, eventually expanding the process to other aircraft programs as well.