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Non-destructive testing (NDT) is crucial for aeroengine components throughout their lifecycle, from raw material processing to finished product assembly and during maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. Current NDT practices for these components primarily rely on manual methods, including visual inspection, digital X-ray, thermography, ultrasonic testing, and eddy current techniques. However, advancements in engine manufacturing processes, such as laser welding, brazing, and advanced coatings, have resulted in increasingly complex part geometries, posing significant challenges for pre- and post-repair inspections. Furthermore, the emergence of advanced engine designs incorporating novel composite materials and complex 3D-manufactured turbine blades further raise the challenges in quality control and MRO. Consequently, Automated NDT inspection technologies are becoming essential solutions where manual or conventional methods are impractical or infeasible. Automated systems offer the necessary tools for efficient and reliable inspection of complex components. This article presents illustrative examples of Automated NDT applications for specific engine components, including compressor discs, compressor rotor spools, fan blades, and fan cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]