A look behind the curtain By David Dundas Avionics, in particular the electronic equipment fitted to an aircraft, is a highly specialised field. When it comes to MRO services, we wanted to learn more about how companies specialising in avionics deal with specific problems related to electrical systems and components in today’s commercial aircraft. We
Talking to Bo Lump, Senior Vice President Business Development, SR Technics SR Technics has recently sold its airframe maintenance business to EasyJet to focus on engine maintenance. What led to the decision to exit the base maintenance business? Coming out of the COVID-19 period, SR Technics recognized that engine maintenance is our company’s core strength.
Why the Industry Must Embrace Digital Transformation By Giovanni Renga Giovanni Renga is one of the founding partners of AMROS Global and a pioneer of aircraft maintenance, continuing airworthiness and asset management of aircraft. With his background as a certified Part 66 licensed engineer and a nominated person for continuing airworthiness management, Giovanni has managed
Understanding the Role of an MRO’s Accountable Manager By David Dundas In simple terms, the label ‘Accountable Manager’ is frequently used to describe that individual in an organisation who has been designated as the person responsible to a Regulatory Authority in respect of the functions which are subject to regulation, and carried out by an
At this year’s MRO Americas in Chicago, AviTrader had the opportunity to talk to Caroline Vandedrinck, SVP Business Dev. at SR Technics, about Engines and a Diverse Workforce : SR Technics recently inducted its 5,500th engine into the engine shop in Zurich. You also started to build an additional test cell. Is Engine maintenance the
Talking to Owen McClave, Chief Executive Officer, SR Technics Group AviTrader MRO: Owen, you have recently been appointed as the new CEO of SR Technics. Congratulations on your appointment. We wish you all the best and much success in your new position. Perhaps you’ve heard this question countless times already. However, it’s the classic query
New digitalised inspection technology replaces manual measurements and recordings An airplane was hit by a strong hailstorm. A thorough investigation now begins to determine the damage to the aircraft, assess its airworthiness and thoroughly document the damage. If no clear and complete documentation is guaranteed, there may be lengthy “negotiations” about the extent of the
In light of the AOG Technics scandal, what is being done to ensure the quality of USM? download the January 2023 edition of the AviTrader MRO magazine By David Dundas Our industry is highly regulated by authorities and internal company rules to ensure the safety of aircraft at all times. Every task of an aircraft
Magellan Aviation Group provides a wide range of services. Can you tell us more about the different services you are offering to the industry? At Magellan, we take pride in offering a comprehensive range of services to the commercial aviation industry. Our core business revolves around the acquisition and sale of used serviceable materials (USM).
How the development of aircraft maintenance training and the introduction of modern training technologies is helping to address the scarcity of maintenance technicians. By Mario Pierobon The effectiveness of aircraft maintenance training is of paramount importance in the current business landscape characterised by a scarcity of technicians and the retirement of baby boomers. Effectively implementing
