Line maintenance refers to the regular inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks performed on aircraft to ensure their safe operation. These checks are conducted at airports and are essential for maintaining airworthiness, as well as preventing unexpected issues that could disrupt flight schedules. Line maintenance plays a crucial role in keeping aircraft safe, reliable, and airworthy....
In the dynamic and complex aviation industry, airlines face the constant challenge of ensuring efficient and reliable aircraft maintenance while managing costs and resources effectively. One solution that has gained significant popularity is outsourcing aircraft maintenance to an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO). By entrusting maintenance tasks to specialized providers, airlines can reap numerous benefits. ...
As the world progresses towards increased connectivity, mobility, and sustainability, one segment is becoming increasingly in-demand: electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The concept first emerged in 2009, with NASA’s Puffin eVTOL gaining viral fame online. Today, Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Honda and other big players in the industry have joined in on developing this...
Have you ever looked out the window on approach to your destination and wondered what the million dazzling lights mean, and how do pilots and ground personnel decipher them? Here’s a quick guide to what these common runway and lighting systems mean: Runway Edge Source These are white lights that outline runway, at 3...
It’s no doubt that the aviation industry took a big hit during the pandemic. Unfortunately, many aviation professionals lost their jobs as a direct result of extended lockdowns and border closures – but on the flip side, this means that there is an abundance of available roles to be filled, now that the industry is...
The Aftermarket Parts market is comprised of new and used rotable parts that are available as spares for aircraft components. The term ‘Aftermarket Parts’ is a blanket term, classified by the aircraft type (wide-body, narrow-body, regional), and further segmented by component and parts type (e.g., whether it is MRO Parts or Rotable Replacement Parts). Asia...
Source It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Some regions have improved tremendously since then, and travel restrictions are starting to ease up. Others are still fighting the spread, with closed borders as their armour. Nonetheless, whatever the situation, travel has not resumed to pre-pandemic levels....
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...
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...
As a contractor with Dviation’s recruitment unit, D’Agency, for more than four years, I want to share my experience during this pandemic that has hit our beloved aviation industry globally. I am Sonny Raymundo from the Philippines, and here is my story. Sonny (right) and Joselito. Currently, I am assigned here in Vientiane, Laos, to...
