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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
