Safety, Ops & Regulation

United Airlines promotes Tom Doxey to senior vice president of Technical Operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

British Airways’ first Airbus A350-1000 was withdrawn briefly from service Aug. 10 after an incident led to the aircraft being checked by engineering staff.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

A Norwegian Boeing 787 flight departing from Rome had an apparent inflight engine failure.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation attorney sees problem with some repairs if the UK leaves the EU with a No-Deal Brexit.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Airline-MRO balances heavy checks on its own fleet with third-party work.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aigle Azur may be in a bit of trouble, including because of Flygscam?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi
The peak summer months require airlines to optimize their maintenance planning, which must be done year-round.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

How German/Turkish joint venture airline SunExpress successfully handles MRO for its widely dispersed route network.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Office of Inspector General report criticizes FAA monitoring of MRO providers’ drug and alcohol compliance programs.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

EU, Mexico sign agreement to harmonize air transport regulations and standards.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aircraft maintenance providers are showing reticence to adopt tool-drop prevention systems despite growing proof of safety risks.
Supply Chain

ARSA outlines issues it hopes Stephen Dickson will embrace.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
A new “plug-and-play” system aims to solve the challenges that come with traditional means of aircraft washing.
MRO

Bruce Jones returns to ExpressJet Airlines as VP maintenance and engineering and United Airlines gains his predecessor.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

American Airlines plans to make its last MD-80 revenue flight on Sept. 4
Safety, Ops & Regulation

JetBlue signs a new contract with MTU that gets it close to its cost-cutting target.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The demand for MRO services generated by the top 10 airlines will hover at just more than $17 billion. This demand will be led by American Airlines
MRO

By Chen Chuanren
Vietstar Airlines has been providing ground-handling and maintenance services and now received its air operator's certificate.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

More safety audits, modern warning systems and better training are needed.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The remote-controlled Mototok Spacer 8600 promises more efficient, precise aircraft hangar and pushback operations.
MRO

FAA and EASA airworthiness directives issued for Boeing 757s due to an incident with an aileron trim actuator lug.
MRO

By James Pozzi
With Thai companies seeking out partners, airline NokScoot has incorporated its line maintenance joint venture with Singapore Airlines Engineering.
MRO

TWU and American Airlines are also in contract negotiations over pay, healthcare and 401(k) contributions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

In Europe, 5.8% of all flights are delayed due to aircraft technical issues, but a TAP innovation specialist is working on a project to change that.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Copa is shifting more heavy airframe maintenance work inhouse with the opening of its new hangar.
Safety, Ops & Regulation