Maintenance Control

The podcast discusses the safety culture of Japan Airlines, highlighting their commitment to safety in every aspect of their operations. It examines the evolution of their safety culture, tracing its roots back to the 1985 JAL123 crash, the airline’s most catastrophic accident. The podcast emphasizes the importance of lessons learned from this accident and the...

This podcast focuses on an article from Aviation Maintenance Magazine that interviews Caroline Vandedrinck, the Senior Vice President of Business Development at SR Technics, a major MRO service provider specialising in aircraft engine maintenance. The interview covers SR Technics’ recent transformation to focus solely on engine maintenance, the challenges and opportunities in recruiting skilled technicians,...

This podcast focuses on an article from Aviation Maintenance Magazine that discusses the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, a compliance framework designed to protect sensitive information within the aerospace and defense sectors. It highlights the importance of CMMC 2.0 in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring national security, explaining the framework’s structure and compliance levels....

This podcast focuses on an article from Aviation Maintenance Magazine that examines the benefits of using semi-automated pitot static test equipment in commercial aviation. The podcast argues that these systems improve efficiency, precision, and regulatory compliance compared to manual testing methods. It showcases Raptor Scientific’s ADTS-3250 air data test set, highlighting its features and benefits....

This podcast focuses on an article from Aviation Maintenance Magazine that looks at the key developments and trends shaping the future of commercial aerospace in 2024 and beyond. The podcast predicts a surge in space exploration and mining, with new players joining the global race. The podcast also highlights the growing demand for hydrogen fuel...

China’s new regulations on the import of used aircraft parts are changing the way the industry tracks the provenance of these parts. The CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China) has partnered with AFRA (Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association) to create a system that traces the parts back to the aircraft they were removed from. This system...

This podcast focuses on an article from Aviation Maintenance Magazine that explores how MROs (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) are becoming more sustainable. It highlights the efforts of companies like AJW Technique and Lufthansa Technik in reducing their environmental impact through initiatives such as using renewable energy, implementing eco-friendly cleaning practices, and developing technologies like the...

The podcast explores the state of widebody aircraft and engine maintenance, highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry. It examines challenges such as the slowed production of widebody aircraft, the impact of inflation on MROs, and persistent supply chain issues. Despite these difficulties, the industry is optimistic about the future, with growing...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine focuses on the growing use of composite materials in aircraft construction and the challenges and advancements in repairing these materials. The podcast features interviews with experts from IAI Bedek Aviation Group, M1 Composites Technology, and Abaris Training Resources, who discuss common composite repairs, recent advances in repair techniques, ongoing...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine discusses the state of the aircraft landing gear maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market. It focuses on the companies Revima and Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services (LTLGS) as examples of the current challenges and opportunities in this sector. The podcast explores the high demand for landing gear MRO services,...