Nico Tamm

Pem-Air is a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service provider located in Florida. With two facilities in Brooksville and Davies, the company has evolved from providing component and accessory maintenance services 35 years ago to specialising in comprehensive engine repair, maintenance, and restoration solutions supporting commercial and government aircraft operators and lessors. Pem-Air is a

The Evolution in Aircraft Component Maintenance The maintenance of aircraft components has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades. Once dominated by reactive repairs and time-based overhauls, modern component maintenance now relies heavily on data analytics, advanced materials, modular design, and predictive technologies. As the aviation industry grows increasingly focused on cost-efficiency, safety,

Troubleshooting: Precision, Pressure and Progress There is one specific role associated with all aircraft mechanics (aircraft maintenance technicians / AMTs or licenced engineers) and that is to ensure flight safety. Beyond that, they are also responsible for operational continuity. It is a highly challenging role that comes with its own set of unique pressures, and

Exploring the most cost-effective ways of providing access to sufficient spare engines Effective spare engine coverage is essential for the smooth operation of any airline, but it comes at a cost. For example, the list price for a new Pratt & Whitney jet engine, such as the PW1100G for the Airbus A320neo, is typically around

Talking to TP Aerospace CEO Nikolaj Jacobsen AviTrader: TP Aerospace is a key player in the wheels & brakes business. Can you tell us a bit about the history of the company? TP Aerospace: The company was founded in 2008 and was built on a vision to bring simplicity to a highly complex niche within

An auxiliary power unit (APU), usually located in the tail cone of an aircraft, but also in a nacelle or wheel well, is a small, independent, gas turbine engine. In simple terms, it is a self-contained generator which enables an aircraft to remain operable on the ground without the need for an external power source,

There is no question that digitisation of aircraft records helps in both increasing efficiency as well as reducing the massive volumes of paperwork traditionally involved in aircraft maintenance. However, the transition to digital records was never going to be a simple one, especially when one considers that impeccable and faultless record keeping is essential not