Safety, Ops & Regulation

ICAO’s top executive is calling on global regulators to broaden their efforts to foster mutual acceptance of aviation maintenance organizations.

The MRO industry is reducing its environmental footprint in many ways, but needs to do even more.

Brazil has joined a regional harmonization effort to streamline maintenance organization certifications.

A lack of clarity in Boeing, Qantas maintenance documentation led to a 787 crossing the Pacific with tape on four static ports, an ATSB probe found.

Why MROs should invest in proper halon recycling methods during maintenance of older fire-suppression systems.

The FAA has changed its stance on whether U.S. repair stations can comply with current U.S-EU bilateral guidance by validating new parts intended for installation on EU-registered aircraft.

The FAA plans to order GE-powered Boeing 787 fuel system modifications in response to several in-service incidents that led to fuel leaks.

The Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance explains how design and production organizations working under separate modification contracts can cooperate efficiently.

Startup Mainblades believes drone-based inspections could help Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 operators better track the progression of paint damage.

The new Smart Lander service uses machine learning to analyze maintenance required after hard landings.

Field Aerospace, Collins Aerospace and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada will be modifying a Dash 8 aircraft for special operations in the Antarctic.

Repair stations cry foul on new FAA, EASA objections to parts documentation procedure that has long been accepted by both regulators.

ARSA advocates for turning to experts for help on navigating regulatory compliance issues.

As flight activity rises, the aftermarket recovery’s pace faces threats from labor, supply chain constraints.

Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has completed consolidating three component-focused subsidiaries in its Fort Worth, Texas, facility. It unveiled

Confusion over the validity of E100 “New Article Inspection” forms are causing headaches for U.S.-based repair stations.

Inactivity during the fleet’s year-plus grounding is leading to corrosion on Pratt & Whitey PW4000-series air/oil heat exchangers, prompting the FAA to mandate inspections before affected Boeing 777s return to service.

How training schools are adjusting to, and likely to benefit from, new FAA Part 147 requirements.

Aviation maintenance training resources in the U.S. are not keeping pace with modern advances in aircraft or MRO technologies.

Why affected airlines find Leap 1A record-keeping mandated by regulators burdensome.

New aircraft seat designs are being developed to better accommodate passengers with reduced mobility.

ARSA says the aviation industry must embrace sensible regulatory interpretation to ensure the success of futuristic flight technologies.

The FAA is proposing mandatory upgrades to Pratt & Whitney PW1500G and PW1900G engines that incorporates a redesigned component developed to eliminate the risk of a condition linked to four inflight shutdowns.

FEAM is adding a second, larger hangar at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to meet growing cargo demand from operators like Amazon and DHL.

Aeroplex of Central Europe’s new Budapest hangar will nearly double its maintenance capacity.