Inefficient manual recording of maintenance activities to ensure an aircraft’s airworthiness will soon belong to the past. Blockchain can be used to allow airlines to no longer rely on a plethora of systems owned by other parties, some of which are competitors that may be unwilling to share important data. The absence of a central clearinghouse of aircraft components can result in profit-driven resellers exploiting airlines and Maintenance and Repair Organizations (MROs). Airlines and other operators are increasingly making use of blockchain technology to replace laborious and reactive maintenance processes. Blockchain can create a permanent record of detailed maintenance activities within a peer-to-peer network to provide accurate information when replacement parts are required. Data can also be stored on the...