This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine examines the complex process of returning stored aircraft to service after the unprecedented grounding experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The podcast details the extensive preparations required for long-term storage, including preventative measures to mitigate damage from weather, wildlife, and humidity. It also explores the meticulous maintenance procedures implemented during...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine discusses the rapidly growing demand for high-speed internet connectivity on business jets. The podcast explores how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for in-flight connectivity, with executives relying on their aircraft to conduct business meetings, manage workforces, and stay informed. The podcast profiles several major players in the inflight...

This podcast recounts a 2015 incident involving a Boeing 767 that caught fire on the taxiway due to a fuel leak caused by a missing safety wire on a fuel line coupling. The author, an FAA accident investigator, highlights the critical importance of proper maintenance, especially during extended periods of storage. The author stresses that...

This podcast focuses on an interview with the founder and CEO of EmpowerMX, a company that provides digital solutions for the aviation maintenance industry, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing MROs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The interview highlights EmpowerMX’s cloud-based platform and its ability to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explains the relationship between risk controls and a Safety Risk Management (SRM) system in the context of aviation safety. The podcast builds on previous podcasts that introduced the SRM system, a key element of a Safety Management System (SMS). The podcast demonstrates how risk controls are used to reduce...

The podcast examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aircraft maintenance, focusing on the increased risk of corrosion due to extended periods of aircraft parking. It highlights the importance of preventative maintenance, both before and during storage, to mitigate corrosion and ensure aircraft remain flightworthy. The podcast discusses the specific vulnerabilities of various aircraft...

The podcast discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation industry, particularly on fleet planning and maintenance. Airlines are simplifying their fleets by retiring older aircraft and adopting newer models with improved efficiency and health monitoring systems. This shift is driven by a need to reduce operating costs and complexity, with airlines increasingly...

This podcast focuses on an interview with Glenford Marston, the CEO of Aero Norway, an aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider. The interview focuses on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the company and the aviation industry in general. Marston discusses the challenges Aero Norway has faced, including decreased revenue, reduced shop visits,...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine focuses on how ATR, a manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, is working to help its customers stay flying during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The podcast highlights ATR’s General Maintenance Agreement (GMA), which offers airlines a variety of services, including repair, overhaul, and spare parts pooling. ATR is also working...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores a near-disaster involving an American Airlines MD-82 flight that experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff. The podcast highlights the role of maintenance shortcuts and inadequate procedures in leading to the engine fire. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation revealed that the use of improper tools and...