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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

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

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

One of the problems with artificial intelligence (AI) is that only those involved in the creation of AI systems fully understand how everything works, and the end user is left to place an immense amount if trust in what they have been presented with. Another problem with AI is the quality of the data it

Perhaps more than in any other industry apart from healthcare, safety, efficiency, accuracy and reliability are cornerstones of the aviation industry, and aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations form the backbone of aviation safety, ensuring that aircraft remain totally airworthy throughout their lifecycle. However, to operate effectively, MROs require a healthy supply chain that