Maintenance Control

Aviation Maintenance Magazine presents a podcast discussing the increasing challenges in the commercial aviation sector, stemming from rapid passenger growth coupled with workforce shortages and escalating training expenses. To address these issues and remain competitive, the podcast highlights the potential of extended reality (XR) technology as a transformative solution. It explains how immersive XR training...

This podcast Aviation Maintenance Magazine addresses ongoing disruptions in the aircraft parts supply chain, which began during the Covid-19 pandemic and persist due to multiple interconnected issues. The podcast examines solutions to these bottlenecks, focusing on maintaining airworthiness as the paramount concern. It highlights Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) as a substitution option due to its...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine addresses the vulnerabilities in the aerospace supply chain, particularly exposed by recent global events. A significant aircraft order backlog and issues with labour and materials have reduced supply visibility, especially at the sub-tier level. OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers often lack insight into the challenges of smaller, lower-tier suppliers,...

Aviation Maintenance Magazine presents a discussion on the Work-Based Learning Consortium (WBLC), a Canadian non-profit that rapidly develops on-site training programmes for skilled trades. WBLC collaborates with industries to define needed competencies and then creates blended learning courses, combining e-learning with practical application and mentorship, to quickly upskill new or existing employees. Their programmes, like...

This Aviation Maintenance Magazine podcast addresses the significant concerns tariffs pose for the global aviation maintenance industry. Experts from the ASA and ARSA highlight that reciprocal tariffs could severely harm the US aerospace sector, despite the intended benefit to domestic producers. Past experiences with steel tariffs suggest that companies may raise prices rather than increase...

Ground support equipment (GSE) is crucial for maintaining aircraft operations on the ground, encompassing a wide array of machinery for tasks like maintenance, refuelling, and passenger handling. Factors such as aircraft size, safety regulations, and airport layout significantly influence GSE design and functionality. The industry is experiencing a shift towards more reliable, efficient, and eco-friendly...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine features an interview introducing Evident’s OmniScan X4, a portable flaw detector designed for aerospace and other industries. The podcast highlights the device’s advanced capabilities, including faster processing, increased storage, and features like phase coherence imaging for identifying challenging defects. Representatives from Evident emphasise the X4’s user-friendliness, wide application range,...

Aviation Maintenance Magazine presents an overview of non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies crucial for aircraft production and upkeep. The podcast outlines various established NDT methods such as magnetic ppodcast inspection, dye penetrant inspection, ultrasonic testing, and radiography, also highlighting advancements like phased array and computed tomography. Several companies involved in NDT for aviation are featured, including...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine explains robotic process automation (RPA) and its increasing application within Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organisations. RPA involves using software to automate repetitive tasks, freeing human employees for more complex activities. The podcast details specific uses of RPA by companies such as AAR, Ramco Systems, Ultramain Systems, and ST...

This Aviation Maintenance Magazine podcast features a QA with Zilvinas Lapinskas, CEO of FL Technics, exploring the company’s significant growth over the past decade. Lapinskas discusses FL Technics’ integrated aircraft maintenance solutions, including base and line maintenance for various aircraft types across a global network of facilities. The conversation covers their capabilities in CAMO services,...