This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the concept of spare parts pooling, a cost-effective strategy for airlines and other aircraft operators. Instead of each airline maintaining a vast inventory of spare parts, they can join a pool where they pay a monthly fee for access to a shared inventory of components. This approach offers...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the crucial issue of fall prevention in aviation maintenance. It highlights the alarming statistics of fall-related injuries and fatalities, emphasising the importance of adopting a safety-first mindset. The podcast examines how companies like Alufase, Simpson Aerospace Services, and LockNClimb are developing and implementing innovative solutions to improve safety,...

The podcast “INSIDE STORY: Borescopes Vital to Engine Inspections” from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the evolution of borescope inspections in aviation. It discusses the benefits of utilising snake-arm robots and AI to improve the accuracy and efficiency of these inspections. The podcast also highlights the role of 5G technology in facilitating virtual inspections and the...

This podcast is an interview with Christopher Duffy, the director of strategy and business development at Schaeffler Aerospace. The interview covers the company’s history in aerospace, its focus on main shaft power plant bearings and other high-value components, its global footprint and unique engineering solutions, its work for both the civilian and military markets, and...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine offers advice on hiring honest employees in the aviation maintenance industry. The author, Bruce Weinstein, a professional ethics speaker and trainer, argues that it is crucial to look beyond competence and assess a job candidate’s character, specifically their honesty. He recommends asking two key interview questions to gauge a...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine focuses on an article written by Carl Ziegler, a certified aircraft mechanic and inspector. It discusses the proposed changes to the FAA’s AP (Airframe Powerplant) certificate requirements, which Ziegler believes are necessary to address the growing skills gap in the aviation maintenance industry. He argues that the current...

This podcast discusses the future of aviation lubricants, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving aviation industry. The authors from ExxonMobil explore the demands for advanced lubricants in hotter, more powerful turbine engines, as well as the potential needs for new oil and grease formulations in hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft. The podcast also...

The FAA has proposed a rule to implement Safety Management Systems (SMS) which would apply to operators carrying passengers for hire, certain manufacturers, and type certificate holders. This proposal has been met with criticism from the repair station industry as it excludes them from the requirements, despite a similar earlier proposal, known as the Quality...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance magazine examines the challenges and demands placed on aviation oils and lubricants by modern aircraft engines, specifically ultra-long-range aircraft. Interviews with representatives from ExxonMobil and Shell Aviation Lubricants highlight the need for high-performance oils with improved thermal stability to prevent coking, which can cause significant maintenance issues. The podcast also...

The podcast explores the recovery of the aviation maintenance industry following the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on the increasing demand for specialised engine repairs, driven by factors like the return to pre-pandemic flight levels and airlines seeking cost-effective solutions for engine maintenance. The podcast highlights several companies in the engine repair sector, including Revima, Lufthansa...