Safety, Ops & Regulation

MRO is under the microscope following the Boeing 737 MAX problems and controversy over foreign repair stations and drug and alcohol testing.

Congress directs government watchdog to assess FAA progress toward safety data systems improvements.

U.S. Congress steps in, introduces legislation directing FAA to modernize outdated maintenance training regulations.

The airline is already using iPads and has plans for other digital tools in its maintenance operation.

Approval for the Beijing site covers multiple Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

The Indian airline was ordered by the country's regulator to replace older, unmodified versions of the PW1100G.

Responsibility for installing redesigned fan cowls would fall mainly on operators and would affect thousands of 737NGs.

New digital tools are helping to improve MRO inspection processes and make difficult tasks easier for workers.

How Singapore’s ST Engineering is using software, robotics and drones to increase efficiency of its MRO operations.

The R&D programs underway to transition the aviation industry to a net-zero carbon producer.

The Dubai-based airline is testing tech logs in-house.

Changing mission types and preferences among airlines and passengers are challenging narrowbody interior perceptions.

Despite not pinpointing the cause of four panel failures, regulators and Rolls remain confident that changes have sufficiently mitigated risks.

A U.S. lawmaker has proposed new legislation that would alter FAA’s oversight of foreign repair stations.

American Airlines among the carriers turning to PMAs in search of product improvements and lead time reductions for OEM parts.

Complexity, cost and turnaround time mounting considerably for widebody cabin retrofits.

Its new base that will be home to two Airbus A320s will perform overnight maintenance checks.

Move by Boeing and the FAA follows structural parts turning up cracks outside the original area targeted.

Garuda and Sriwijaya Air are engaged in a dispute which has led to a cutting of ties between the two parties.

The nacelle repair works will be carried out in the Collins’ Tianjin facility.

The budget airline took the three aircraft out of service last month as the number of Boeing narrowbodies effected by the issue surpasses 50.

Airlines’ avionics upgrade efforts target obsolescence with enhanced vision and connectivity to support predictive maintenance.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group reported a 5.1% net income gain for the half-year ended Sept. 30, but widened losses at its subsidiaries kept the improved financial performance in check.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group reported a 5.1% net income gain for the half-year ended Sept. 30, but widened losses at its subsidiaries kept the improved financial performance in check.

Mark Yerger, vice president of material management at FedEx Express, talks about material tactics to keep the cargo carrier’s 686-aircraft fleet on schedule.