There is a growing concern about a forecasted increase in total aircraft accidents due to the expansion of the industry, and the contribution of aircraft maintenance to aviation safety. In that ...

From our very first flight lessons we were taught to check for “full and free correct movement” of flight controls. Every preflight, whether it is for a normal flight or a post-maintenance test flight ...

Spanish budget carrier Vueling is in the process of constructing a spare-parts warehouse at its Barcelona hub as part of a wider project to insource critical maintenance management activities. During ...

Hidden from passengers, rapid 1–2 hour maintenance checks are where technicians inspect, troubleshoot, and repair early ...