AW.com

AW.com is part of Aviation Week Network's complimentary online access.

Register now to read this content, plus receive complimentary access to articles from our experts in the global aerospace, air transport, mro, defense and space and business aviation communities.

Already registered to Aviationweek.com or AWIN? Log in with your existing email and password.

Register    Log in    

Welcome

to the new Aviationweek.com
 

What You'll Receive with Complimentary Online Access:
  • Selected news articles and analysis from our publications and premium products
  • Brief abstracts on emerging technologies impacting today and tomorrow’s markets
  • Read commentary and conversations between our editors and industry professionals

By Paul Seidenman
The business aircraft repainting market is experiencing shifting winds.
Maintenance & Training

STS To Provide Base Maintenance For Air Transat STS Aviation Services signed an agreement with Air Transat to provide heavy base maintenance for the
MRO

By Prachi Patel
The acquisition will expand Satair’s material business.
Services & Support

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Marvin Ruthenberg shares his views on changes to the MRO industry over his more than 50-year career.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Air Nostrum Engineering and Maintenance has signed an agreement to become an MHIRJ Authorized Service Facility.
ShowNews

By Brian Everstine
The OEM rivalry was on full display at Farnborough as they elbowed each other for the autonomous refueling spotlight.
Farnborough Airshow

Sponsored By PwC
Available On-demand! The 18 eighteen months has seen some of the largest FCPA resolutions on record. With the current administration making global
Knowledge Center

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Norse Atlantic Airways and flypop have signed new TotalCare services agreements with Rolls-Royce.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Robert Mark
Air traffic controllers need pilots to follow ATC instructions closely. But the FAA's massive Aeronautical Information Manual, pilots written link to good communications, offers just eight pages of pilot/controller lingo.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Cirrus Aircraft claims to have created its own market with the SF50 Vision Jet
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Tire failures can cause serious secondary damage and could lead to fire.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Boeing has signed an Integrated Materials Management program contract with GAMECO as part of plans to meet growing demand in China.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
To meet growing demand for transitioning aircraft fleets, PPG has launched a new service partnership and is building a new support center.
MRO

By Patrick Veillette, Ph.D.
Should a takeoff be continued or rejected after a suspected tire failure?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Spirit Airlines Completes High-Speed Wi-Fi Installation Spirit Airlines has completed the installation of Thales' FlytLIVE inflight connectivity
MRO

By James Pozzi
The MRO provider’s new funding partner will be London-based BOOST&Co.
MRO

By James Albright
You only get one chance to make a good first impression.
Maintenance & Training

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
EMX Insights is aimed at creating closer collaboration between airlines and MROs to manage operations across numerous lines of maintenance.
Emerging Technologies

Tim Bonnell, Jr. CAIP, CIC
The good news is that, in general, the average rate increases through the first quarter of 2022 have been lower than the levels experienced in 2020 through mid-2021.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Dmitrij Sheninsh
Cryptocurrency payments have their advantages and disadvantages, but they can be especially convenient when paying for charter flights.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Albright
Check rides: understanding there are no enemies (usually).
Maintenance & Training

By James Albright
Remember that you have more than the airplane to learn when you start a new pilot job.
Maintenance & Training

By Paul Seidenman
GE Digital has modernized its event measurement system platform to include predictive maintenance and fuel efficiency.
Emerging Technologies

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
HAECO Americas is rolling out sustainability initiatives at its Lake City, Florida and Greensboro, North Carolina facilities.
Safety, Ops & Regulation