Maintenance Control

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance magazine explores the challenges and opportunities faced by narrowbody engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) providers in the post-COVID-19 environment. The podcast highlights the experiences of leading MRO companies, including AFI-KLM EM, Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions, MTU Maintenance, Pratt Whitney, and StandardAero. These companies discuss the impact of...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the slow adoption of digital solutions in the aviation maintenance industry, despite rapid digitization in other sectors. Experts highlight the benefits of digitization, including cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved safety. While some airlines are embracing digital transformation, the engineering side is slower to adapt due to concerns...

This podcast examines the causes and consequences of in-flight fires, particularly those linked to faulty electrical wiring. The article uses historical examples, including TWA Flight 800 and Swissair Flight 111, to highlight the devastating impact of such events. Through detailed investigations, the article highlights the importance of proper wiring installation and maintenance, emphasizing the need...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine features an interview with Erkki Brakmann, founder and CEO of SkySelect, a company that automates the aircraft parts purchasing process. Brakmann explains how SkySelect uses APIs to connect buyers’ ERP systems with suppliers’ IT systems, enabling automated ordering and streamlining the process. He highlights the advantages of this system...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine provides guidance on returning aircraft to service after being in storage due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The podcast highlights the importance of addressing potential issues with engine lubricants and fuel tanks caused by water contamination and corrosion. It outlines key steps for bringing aircraft back into service, including exercising...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine discusses strategies for mitigating risks in aviation safety hazards. It builds upon previous podcasts in the series that outlined the basic concepts of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and how to identify and assess aviation safety hazards. The podcast emphasises two main strategies: reducing the likelihood of a hazard occurring...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explores the challenges faced by widebody engine MROs, including supply chain issues, unpredictable demand, and the cost of maintaining these engines. It features interviews with key players in the industry such as AAR, AFI KLM EM, GE Aviation, MTU Maintenance, and StandardAero. Each MRO outlines its approach to tackling...

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...