This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on engine leasing companies. The podcast highlights the challenges faced by these companies, including reduced demand, airline bankruptcies, and supply chain disruptions. It also explores the recovery process, with companies adapting their business models and investing in technology to meet the evolving...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine examines the benefits of adopting electronic task cards in the MRO industry. The podcast highlights the efficiency gains brought about by eliminating paper-based task cards, with experts from companies like TrustFlight, Ramco Systems and EmpowerMX discussing how electronic task cards streamline workflows, improve maintenance tracking, and reduce downtime. The...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine is a personal reflection on the 2019 crash of the “Nine-O-Nine”, a rare Boeing B-17 bomber, written by a former NTSB and FAA investigator who had a strong personal connection to the aircraft. The podcast details the investigation into the crash and highlights the role of inadequate maintenance in...

The podcast discusses the upcoming implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) for repair stations by the FAA. It highlights the global trend towards SMS regulations, citing examples such as Japan and the European Union (EASA). The podcast notes that the FAA is expected to follow the ICAO model in their SMS rules, which will consist...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance magazine explores predictive engine maintenance (PEM), a data-driven approach to aircraft engine maintenance. The podcast discusses how PEM uses engine sensor data, digital monitoring tools, and AI-powered analysis to predict maintenance issues before they occur. It features interviews with representatives from three companies – AFI KLM EM, MTU Maintenance, and...

This podcast focuses on the booming passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion market, a trend driven by the surge in e-commerce and the need for cargo capacity following the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies like Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI), Boeing, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are leading the way in converting passenger aircraft into freighters, with significant demand for Boeing...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the challenges and opportunities facing the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry in the post-pandemic world. The industry is seeing a resurgence in demand for air travel and MRO services as Covid-19 restrictions ease. However, MROs are facing headwinds such as inflation, labour shortages, and the need to...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine discusses the importance of safety coatings on propellers, specifically highlighting Sherwin-Williams AfterGlo photoluminescent paint, which illuminates propeller tips to prevent accidents on aircraft carriers and other aviation environments. The podcast details the development of this paint system by Sherwin-Williams and Defence Holdings, Inc. (DHi) in collaboration with the U.S....

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine stresses the importance of robust emergency management systems for airlines. The podcast highlights various challenges, such as 5G interference, that can disrupt flight operations and underscore the need for preparedness. It specifically discusses the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act, emphasizing the need for efficient communication and data management during...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine discusses the differences between the ITARs (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and the EARs (Export Administration Regulations), which are the two U.S. legal systems that govern the export of aircraft parts. The author clarifies that, although many people assume the State Department (ITAR) regulates all defense-related exports, the Commerce...