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Smartwings Signs Component Support Agreement Czech airline Smartwings has signed a five-year comprehensive Total Component Support contract with
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Higher-power personal electronic devices and Europe’s new USB-C rule are driving airlines to retrofit fleets with upgraded charging ports.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Alex Derber
New investment has been mooted in the German MRO giant for more than two years.
Services & Support

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Optomec and Acme Manufacturing have developed a new automated work cell to repair titanium compressor blades more efficiently than through traditional processes.
MRO

By Bill Carey
The entry-level Embraer Phenom 100 light jet has been improved over three iterations since it entered the market with a bang in late 2008. Based on
Business Aviation

By Alex Derber
Lessors are focusing more on their technical capabilities, which may be because certain aircraft are spending longer between leases, forcing lessors to manage maintenance tasks that might normally fall to their airline customers.
Services & Support

The September national average for a gallon of Jet-A totaled $7.57, down 4 cents from August figures but up $2.02 per gallon compared to a year ago.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Matthew Orloff
It might sound crazy, but every now and then professional pilots with plenty of experience find themselves landing at the wrong airport. Take the
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Prachi Patel
Since Airbus ceased production permanently on its A380 aircraft program, the subsequent period has seen the majority of the superjumbo's airline
MRO

By Molly McMillin
Glenn Hogben joined The Air Charter Association in 2008 and was elected to the board of directors in 2017. He was elected deputy chair in 2020 before
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By James Pozzi
Despite mixed fortunes In 2022, Europe’s engine aftermarket has shown resilience in the face of multiple challenges.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Swaati Ketkar
The new certification covers base maintenance on the classic variant of the Airbus narrowbody aircraft.
MRO

By Steve Trimble, Brian Everstine
A partial grounding of the U.S. V-22 fleet has been lifted after a nagging issue with a slipping sprag clutch caused two more emergency landings.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Jessie Naor
Is privacy dead for jet owners?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Henry Canaday
The aviation industry is working to improve regulatory challenges in the aircraft modifications market.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

CSAT Confirms Leadership Change Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT) has announced Petr Dobersky as its new chairman of the board following the departure of
MRO

By Alex Derber
Supply chain and labor challenges are forcing airlines to revise parts strategies.
Supply Chain

Rob Mark
Rules are rules, but there will always be exceptions to how controllers perform their duties. While everything contained in the 7110.65 procedures handbook is important, there are a few rules that pilots should understand to help the ATC system flow a bit smoother.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Orloff
Here is a guide to the requirements that must be met before flying again professionally if it's been a while since you've flown.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
Russia is reportedly looking to form an aviation maintenance consortium with Iran, China and India.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The OEM has opened a new service center in Brisbane, Australia to support customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
MRO

By Victoria Moores
Airlines in Africa are developing new MRO capabilities and seeking partnerships to advance the local aftermarket.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
The VRM system allows pilots to practice routine, abnormal and emergency procedures efficiently.
Maintenance & Training

By Henry Canaday
Lufthansa Technik says more airlines are expected to install Aviatar’s ETL application soon.
Emerging Technologies

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
As freighter conversions accelerate, main deck doors, rollers and floors are being designed with features for greater efficiencies.
MRO