The life of a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) or aircraft maintenance technician is amazing, to say the least – which such a cool job, nobody can disagree! Working amongst manmade marvels is truly an experience like no other, and the fact that they get to admire magnificent aircraft all day is just so rewarding! Source...
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5 Basics You Should Know About Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs)
A Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) is an independent organisation, or a branch within an airline, that is responsible for all continuing airworthiness activities. Often, there is not much talk surrounding this sector of the aviation industry. Yet, CAMOs play an extremely vital role in aircraft maintenance. Here are five things everyone should know about...
Winglets: How Do They Work?
Source They’re those fin-like pieces on the wingtips that give aeroplane wings a slightly ‘upturned’ look. These fixtures, known as winglets, are designed to cut fuel consumption by up to 7 per cent. They reduce lift-induced drag by ‘cutting’ through the air, and are most efficient for mid- to long-range flights, during which cruising speed...
Thank You, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
As an aircraft soars high above, not many put much thought into it – but we know that this flight was possible because of your efforts. All around the world, aircraft fly safely and efficiently, thanks to your hard work. Thank you for making sure aircraft are fit to fly before any passengers board. Thank...
Is Malaysia Ready to Compete Globally? These Figures Reveal…
Source As we witness an increase in migration of aeronautical activities from the West to Asia-Pacific, we find Malaysia’s aerospace industry to be positioned in a highly advantageous region. While in the past, Malaysia relied heavily on technology from developed countries, this is no longer the case today. Local engineering firms have grown in their...
What Happens When A Commercial Jet Disappears
Source We’ve all heard of accidents involving airliners. From human error to fatal malfunctions, the cause of aircraft accidents are not always directly identifiable – hence, careful investigations are crucial. If there is one thing we can learn from them, is to continuously improve on aircraft designs, systems and industry processes. Initial Signs Source The...
4 Technologies That Are Changing The MRO Industry
A large portion of the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry heavily relies on technology to increase operational efficiency. With close to 30% of total delay time caused by unplanned maintenance (let’s not even begin with the costs this bears!), here’s where technology comes in handy. One common usage of technology in MRO practices is...
Inflight Wi-Fi: How Does It Work?
Inflight Wi-Fi used to be reserved for first- and business-class passengers in full service carriers. The luxury then spread to economy class, too. And now, even budget airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi. It’s an amazing thing, being able to browse travel destinations, scroll through social media and even – if the bandwidth permits – stream movies,...
Heroes of the Sky: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
In our article, The True Unsung Heroes Behind Every Flight You Take, we highlighted that aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) are some of the most underrated aviation professionals. Often times, non-aviation folk assume that pilots are the only ‘heroes of the sky’. While they are indeed due a lot of credit, aircraft maintenance engineers, too, deserve...
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...