Wireless power transmission system and method for an aircraft sensor system

An aircraft sensor system including a primary module (350) configured to be attached to an aircraft portion and operative to transmit electrical power wirelessly. A secondary module (300) configured to be attached to an aircraft component (10), the secondary module (300) operative to receive electrical power wirelessly from the primary module (350). At least one sensor (310,312) configured to be operatively attached to a portion of the aircraft component and electrically coupled to the secondary module (300), wherein the at least one sensor (310,312) is operative to measure a desired parameter of the aircraft component (10).