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A Nine-Decade Legacy – Introducing the AJW Group

AJW Group (AJW) is a dynamic, privately owned, and independent aviation company that has been transforming aviation efficiency for over nine decades. In 1932, AJW founder, Anthony James (Jim) Walter, qualified as a pilot and took to the skies. His passion for flying saw the Piper Cub aircraft manufacturers giving him sole distribution rights in

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Company Interview with IBA Group Ltd, Focusing Specifically on Heavy Maintenance Requirements For Airbus A350 and Boeing B787 Aircraft

Headquartered in Leatherhead, Surrey, the UK, and with offices in Ireland, the USA, China and Hong Kong, IBA Group Ltd (IBA) was established in 1988 and has become a market-leading aviation intelligence and advisory company with award-winning expertise in all aspects of the aviation industry. With a large team of award-winning ISTAT-certified appraisers, combined with

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Pem-Air – The jet engine MRO propelling the customer-first journey

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

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From Reactive Repairs to Predictive Precision

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,

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The Challenges Facing Aircraft Mechanics in Relation to Defect

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

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AOG Management

Expediting the Supply of Aircraft Parts and Materials The unexpected failure of an aircraft part usually means one thing – it becomes inoperable, and aircraft on ground (AOG) costs are the financial bane of any carrier. Consequently, there is an unavoidable sense of urgency whenever an aircraft becomes grounded through a part failure, particularly as

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How to Ensure Adequate Spare Engine Coverage

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

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