Supply chain management is the administration of a system in which organizations, their assets, and the information they hold, flow between suppliers and customers. For example, in aircraft maintenance, an aspect of supply chain management is ensuring that parts are available to carry out planned and unplanned maintenance activities. Source With rising demand in the...
This Is How Aircraft Are Kept Reliable
Aircraft maintenance is made up of a number of elements: apart from the actual physical act of maintaining aircraft, a great deal of planning and careful consideration have gone into laying out the maintenance process. From the Maintenance Planning Document, to the Approved Maintenance Program, and all the details in between, aircraft maintenance constitutes a...
Regulations On Drones & Other Unmanned Aircraft Systems
With the recent rise in popularity of drones and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), there are growing concerns regarding the safety, privacy, and legal aspects of UAS operations. In response, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has established a set of regulations regarding the usage of UAS. Be it for leisure, photography or surveillance purposes,...
Labour Shortage: A Pressing Issue In The Asia Pacific Aviation Industry
It is no surprise that the aviation industry in the Asia Pacific region is booming at an increasingly rapid pace. Attributed to the region’s economic growth, increased air travel is inevitable. In fact, Boeing predicts that the Asia Pacific will lead global demands for new aircraft, claiming up to 40% of all new passenger aircraft...
The Difference Between Line, Base and Component Maintenance
If you… a. are curious about aircraft maintenance b. are looking to join the industry c. are simply tired of explaining to people what your job is … then this article was written specially for you! Many people who are not involved in the aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry tend to think that...
The Dangers of Aircraft Maintenance
The aviation industry comes with many potential hazards, especially to those who work in it. The presence of hazards (anything that causes harm, damage or injury) is inevitable, and is exceptionally common when working around large machinery and moving parts – the most apparent source of hazards is an aircraft itself! Source: aviationmaintenance.edu Aircraft maintenance,...