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Category: <span>aviation</span>

How Air Cargo Became The World’s Lifeline
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How Air Cargo Became The World’s Lifeline

Source In the commercial aviation world, air cargo has not always been the focal point. And to those beyond the transport industry, when the topic of air travel comes to mind, cargo is often an afterthought (or not even a thought at all). However, of late, we’ve seen an unprecedented increase in demand for air...

June 16, 2021September 8, 2023
End-of-Life: Do Aircraft Ever Really “Die”?
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End-of-Life: Do Aircraft Ever Really “Die”?

Aircraft are built to withstand high speeds, adverse weather and demanding missions. But are these majestic metal birds built to withstand the ultimate test: time? In this write-up, we’ll be taking a look at the life cycle of a typical passenger aircraft, particularly as it nears the end of its life. Source The Aircraft Life...

February 7, 2021September 8, 2023
A Breakdown of the Aircraft Teardown Process
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A Breakdown of the Aircraft Teardown Process

When an aircraft reaches the end-of-life stage, a common next course of action is teardown. What exactly is an aircraft teardown? Briefly put, a teardown is the disassembly and removal of aircraft parts for disposal or recycling. Years ago, teardowns were simply seen as a way to end an aircraft’s operating life. However, recent times...

February 7, 2021September 8, 2023
Heroes of the Sky: Women in Aircraft Maintenance
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Heroes of the Sky: Women in Aircraft Maintenance

When it comes to women in aviation, the name Amelia Earhart often comes to mind. As the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean – and not to mention, made popular by pop culture – Earhart was and still is an inspiration to women all over the world. Source Earhart was a...

January 28, 2019September 8, 2023
Outsourcing Engineering & Maintenance – Is ASEAN Ready?
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Outsourcing Engineering & Maintenance – Is ASEAN Ready?

As you may have seen here, and here, the ASEAN region is indeed growing rapidly. With this growth, it is inevitable that many aviation services are now being outsourced. As operators approach their capacity, services such as aircraft maintenance are likely to be contracted out to third-party providers.   Outsourcing Around The World Source Take the...

January 28, 2019September 8, 2023
How Airlines Changed ASEAN Forever
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How Airlines Changed ASEAN Forever

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region has one of the fastest growth rates in aviation, with intra-ASEAN travel being the highest contributing factor. But the journey leading up to today’s success was not an easy one. From an economic crisis to forced restructuring, the ASEAN aviation industry remained robust, transcending borders to achieve...

January 28, 2019September 8, 2023
What It Takes To Be A World-Class Airport
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What It Takes To Be A World-Class Airport

SKYTRAX – World’s Best Airport (7 times) Wanderlust – Top Worldwide Airport (16 times) DestinAsian – Best Airport In The World (13 times) Business Traveller Germany Awards – Best Airport Worldwide (25 times) Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards – Best Airport in the World (26 times) … and these are just a few of the 590...

January 28, 2019September 8, 2023
Aviation In ASEAN: Part 2
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Aviation In ASEAN: Part 2

This article is a continuation. Read the first part here!   Myanmar Source The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is a resource-rich country, bordered by India, Bangladesh, Laos and China. The country is abundant in jade, gems, oil and other mineral resources. While ethnic and political unrest have placed the country in one of...

January 22, 2019September 8, 2023
Aviation In ASEAN: Part 1
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Aviation In ASEAN: Part 1

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is comprised of 10 member countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The purpose of this inter-governmental organisation is to promote regional cooperation, and facilitate integration. One key factor of integration is the unification of the ASEAN aviation industry. This goal is reflected...

January 22, 2019September 8, 2023
ASEAN Open Skies: Benefits & Implications for Aviation Businesses
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ASEAN Open Skies: Benefits & Implications for Aviation Businesses

The Push For Greater Economic Integration   Source   The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an inter-governmental organisation created to promote regional cooperation and integration between the 10 member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). With the rise of economic powers in this region, it comes as...

January 22, 2019September 8, 2023