Aircraft Maintenance Technology Magazine

26/07/2024

At age 40, inspired by her son, Ben, Judy Rice not only pursued her dream, she flew around the world and set a world speed record from Greenland to Iceland.

At age 40, inspired by her son, Ben, she not only pursued her dream, she flew around the world and set a world speed record from Greenland to Iceland.

24/07/2024

Jon Jezo is at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 and shared this Tuesday image with us, answering the question, "What happens if it rains?"

EAA - The Spirit of Aviation

23/07/2024

Embraer Services & Support announced several new initiatives, including new MRO facilities, full-flight simulators network expansion, Pool Program growth, AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) update, and connectivity solutions for E-Jets.

Embraer Services & Support is accelerating its growth pace and consolidating its role as one of the main drivers of growth for the next years, by offering high-skilled agnostic...

22/07/2024

The Boeing Company 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) shows the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new professionals to support the growing commercial fleet and meet the long-term increase in air travel. Commercial carriers will need the following new personnel through 2043 to sustain the global commercial fleet:

➡️ 674,000 pilots
➡️ 716,000 maintenance technicians
➡️ 980,000 cabin crew members.

Read more: https://aviationpros.com/55127720

20/07/2024

Unique and customizable cabin lighting inspired by the colors of the Australian landscape and grounded in science will be featured on Qantas' upcoming Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to help minimize jetlag and improve customer wellbeing. https://aviationpros.com/55127343

19/07/2024

TECH YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT – Pods for lubrication and anti-corrosion. 👀? YES! Like laundry pods, only not really. They're much more sophisticated. https://aviationpros.com/55126389

19/07/2024

$1 billion over five years in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and component repair facilities worldwide will help GE Aerospace create capacity to meet growth in both the widebody and narrowbody installed base by adding additional engine test cells and equipment.

Investment will support customers’ fleets by increasing capacity and improving turnaround times.

16/07/2024

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation creates vice president and chief sustainability officer position

In this newly created role, Hariharan will help to drive Gulfstream’s sustainable transformation and stated industry goals by aligning its business strategies with sustainability...

09/07/2024

Clay Lacy Aviation Completes First Five Starlink Installations: https://aviationpros.com/55124786

01/07/2024

Avion Express Brasil, a fully owned subsidiary of the Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Esteban Jauregui Lorda as its new CEO.

01/07/2024

The Boeing Company announced it will acquire Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Here's what Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems and Airbus are saying about the acquisition:

➡️ Boeing to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems: https://aviationpros.com/55092319
➡️ Spirit AeroSystems Announces Acquisition by Boeing in $8.3 Billion Transaction: https://aviationpros.com/55092316
➡️ Airbus Enters Agreement with Spirit AeroSystems: https://aviationpros.com/55092311

30/06/2024

By integrating BSD XR’s innovation prowess with Tracware’s software solutions and PAS’s industry insights, the alliance aims to set new benchmarks in MRO efficiency and customer satisfaction.

The entities are developing XR/AI technology for the commercial and military MROs.

29/06/2024

In his new role, as Haggan Aviation VP of Operations. Chris Haight will lead maintenance, avionics, interior/paint, quality control, and other operational functions.

In his new role, Haight will lead maintenance, avionics, interior/paint, quality control, and other operational functions.

28/06/2024

"We do not stop. We have to keep developing and this is what we do." -- Vincent Lebas of Airbus.
Watch A330neo: The Heir Apparent - Episode 1 ➡️ https://aviationpros.com/55092059
This is the first in a documentary series by Airbus.

27/06/2024

Safran and MTU Aero Engines Create EURA Joint Venture to Power the Next Generation of European Military Helicopters: https://aviationpros.com/55091359

27/06/2024

Boeing Sanctioned for Sharing Non-Public Investigative Information With Media on 737 Max 9 Door Plug Investigation:

The National Transportation Safety Board announced a series of restrictions and sanctions on Boeing after the company blatantly violated NTSB investigative regulations–and Boeing...

26/06/2024

State, federal and local officials broke ground Tuesday on a North Carolina Global TransPark complex that the U.S. Navy will use to maintain and repair Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. Read more about the complex: https://aviationpros.com/55091273

NCDOT

24/06/2024

easyJet's new e-techlog system will help streamline the maintenance reporting process for flight crew, cabin crew and engineering – enabling easyJet to increase line maintenance productivity in the process.

easyJet is replacing weighty Paper Technical and Cabin Logs previously used by cabin crew, engineers, ground crew and flight crew with the new e-techlog system,

21/06/2024

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Is Set To Achieve New Record for Airframe Heavy Checks: https://aviationpros.com/55090075

20/06/2024

A new CAE maintenance training center offers state-of-the-art virtual reality training for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G280, G650, and G500/G600 business jets.

The maintenance training program, which will include state-of-the-art virtual reality, will be offered on Gulfstream G280, G650, and G500/G600 business jets.

18/06/2024

Aircraft parts that cost less than $5,000 make up more than 90 percent of the purchasing volume, according to SkySelect. For greater efficiency, the company advocates letting artificial intelligence (AI) automate these lower cost purchases.

Aircraft parts that cost less than $5,000 make up more than 90 percent of the purchasing volume, according to SkySelect. For greater efficiency, the company advocates letting ...

17/06/2024

Falls are far too common. Fall protection solutions are feasible, simple to use and effective keeping workers safe.

Falls are far too common, and the existing solutions are feasible, simple-to-use and effective at keeping workers safe.

14/06/2024

Thank you, ITW GSE!

13/06/2024

Any industry can be unsettled by unexpected adversity. JPB Systeme CEO Damien Marc shares how inspiration from his country’s president helped him and others take calculated risks: https://aviationpros.com/55056660

12/06/2024

JOB ADS: Can you include targeted phrases such as “new college graduate,” “recent graduate,” or “new graduate” in position titles and/or job descriptions? Can you require that applicants with a college or graduate degree have less than 12 or 24 months of work experience, or have graduated recently within the last year or two?
An AARP Foundation lawsuit argues no.
Read more: https://aviationpros.com/55088201
Outten & Golden LLP

11/06/2024

Know the Boundaries of 14 CFR is the topic of the latest ARSA Insight by Brett Levanto: https://aviationpros.com/55055844
Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA)

10/06/2024

To maintain the integrity of aircraft engines used in harsh environments, defects cannot be overlooked — even in narrow areas that are difficult to access with a typical borescope.
Evident Scientific

Borescope inspections inside aero engines are essential for safe and reliable operation of aircraft. However, to maintain the integrity of aero engines used in harsh environments...

07/06/2024

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07/06/2024

EXEC CHANGES at West Star Aviation – Jim Rankin has been named executive chairman of the board Stephen Maiden has been appointed his successor as the company’s CEO, and Allen McReynolds will take on an expanded role as president and COO.

Jim Rankin, who has served as the company’s chief executive officer since 2018, has been named executive chairman of the board. Stephen Maiden has been appointed his successor...

06/06/2024

Understanding the fundamental distinctions between epoxy and polyurethane paints is the first step in making an informed choice for aircraft applications. Learn more:

In the specialized world of aircraft coatings, choosing the right paint is crucial for both performance and aesthetics. Gunnar Hansen, Executive Managing Director - Head of R&...