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...
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,...
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...
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 global aircraft fleet is expected to reach nearly 38,000 by 2028. With this expansion, the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry will expand to a consolidated market value of US$ 115 billion dollars. But one question that persists throughout the industry is: does outsourcing maintenance really benefit airlines? This article explores the pros...
