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Aviation Insights

Bite-sized insights from our experts to help you navigate the growing complexity of the aviation industry

Asset Management, Redelivery Insights, General Maintenance

Why Aging Aircraft Still Fly – Economics, Maintenance Challenges, and What’s Ahead

With retirement rates slowing and fleet age rising, operators rely on aging aircraft to meet air traffic demand despite higher maintenance costs and supply constraints.

Why Aging Aircraft Still Fly – Economics, Maintenance Challenges, and What’s Ahead

04

Sep

2025

Technical Records, Digital Transformation

Organising the Paper Trail: Why Better Indexing Matters for Aircraft Maintenance

Well-structured records make maintenance faster and audits easier. One step from turning physical records to usable digital records is through proper records indexing

Organising the Paper Trail: Why Better Indexing Matters for Aircraft Maintenance

21

Oct

2025

Technical Records, Asset Management

BTB Records for Older Aircraft

As aircraft age, btb records traceability become harder. Understanding the required documents is essential for acceptance and lease return. Here are some key documents operators need to verify.

BTB Records for Older Aircraft

18

Sep

2025

Digital Transformation, Technical Records

Digital Aircraft Maintenance Records - Progress, Perspectives, Challenges and Regulation

Electronic aircraft maintenance records are reshaping how data is stored, verified, and shared, offering efficiency but also new challenges in adoption and regulation, both for operators and lessors.

Digital Aircraft Maintenance Records - Progress, Perspectives, Challenges and Regulation

08

Oct

2025

Digital Transformation, Technical Records

6 Signs That You Need to Switch to Centralized Aviation Maintenance ERP

Excel can handle a lot, and for many in aviation it’s still the go-to. But as operations grow, manual systems start taking more time and effort to stay accurate, making aviation ERP worth considering.

6 Signs That You Need to Switch to Centralized Aviation Maintenance ERP

08

May

2025

Digital Transformation, Technical Records

How Different Data Types Aircraft Maintenance Planning

Data has long guide aircraft maintenance planning, from reliability, staggering to opening the door for predictive maintenance. Yet operators still face major challenges in both utilizing data and ensuring its quality and usability.

How Different Data Types Aircraft Maintenance Planning

10

Jul

2025

Engine, General Maintenance

How Data Is Used in Aircraft vs. Component vs. Engine Reliability

While the core concept of reliability is the same, the way data is used differs across aircraft, components, and engines. These differences affect how operators manage issues like part replacement, preventive actions, and overall maintenance strategy.

How Data Is Used in Aircraft vs. Component vs. Engine Reliability

24

Jul

2025

Aviation News

Asia-Pacific MRO Expansion Ramps Up Amid Mounting Demand

With the region being a major market and existing MROs projecting long queues into the near future, 2024 headlines on Asia MRO expansions show how the industry is trying to catch up.

Asia-Pacific MRO Expansion Ramps Up Amid Mounting Demand

01

Oct

2024

Engine, Aviation News

GE Slashes LEAP Engine Output for 2024 — Another Hit to Airlines?

Last month, GE announced that it has cut LEAP engine production outlook in 2024, yet again. This, alongside P&W GTF issues and supply chain disruptions, adds to the mounting engine woes airlines face.

GE Slashes LEAP Engine Output for 2024 — Another Hit to Airlines?

10

Sep

2024

Project Highlight, Digital Transformation

TBM Aviation & Seabury Solutions successfully collaborated to implement Alkym system for 2 Boeing Narrowbodies

TBM Aviation, in partnership with Seabury Solutions, has successfully implemented the Alkym system, centralizing data and tasks to enhance operational efficiency for our clients.

TBM Aviation & Seabury Solutions successfully collaborated to implement Alkym system for 2 Boeing Narrowbodies

04

Mar

2024

Digital Transformation

ERP for Aircraft Maintenance: Benefits, Practical Use Case, and What to Ask Before Choosing

If your team is considering ERP, this article explains its benefits, outlines common use cases, and highlights important questions for aircraft maintenance operations.

ERP for Aircraft Maintenance: Benefits, Practical Use Case, and What to Ask Before Choosing

24

Apr

2025

Asset Management

Aircraft Entry-into-Services (EIS) - What to Plan, Check, and Prepare

A successful aircraft entry is about knowing what to consider, what to plan, and what to worry about.

Aircraft Entry-into-Services (EIS) - What to Plan, Check, and Prepare

04

Feb

2025

Aviation News

Asia-Pacific Aviation 2024 – MRO Growth, New Airlines, and OEM Output

2024 has been a year of highs and lows for the aviation industry across Asia-Pacific, marked by new airlines, MRO growth, OEM updates, and ongoing challenges.

Asia-Pacific Aviation 2024 – MRO Growth, New Airlines, and OEM Output

19

Dec

2024

Asset Management, General Maintenance

Operator Aircraft Maintenance Program – How Maintenance Schedules Are Defined and Structured

From understanding the flow process to exploring the key concepts behind aircraft maintenance schedule development, let's take a look into how OAMPs are structured and tailored for operators.

Operator Aircraft Maintenance Program – How Maintenance Schedules Are Defined and Structured

03

Dec

2024

Engine, Asset Management, General Maintenance

Adapting to Shop Visit Challenges

Amid long shop queues and tight parts supply, operators need to plan across several factors, including exhaust gas temperature margins, and maintenance reserves, all in an effort to lower the growing cost

Adapting to Shop Visit Challenges

22

Oct

2024

Asset Management, Digital Transformation

Digital Solutions in Aircraft Maintenance: The Good, The Bad, and the Questions You MUST Ask

As digital solutions reshape aircraft maintenance, from aircraft maintenance tracking software to digital twin, understanding what to ask before adopting new systems becomes critical for operators.

Digital Solutions in Aircraft Maintenance:  The Good, The Bad, and the Questions You MUST Ask

29

Aug

2024

Redelivery Insights, Technical Records

Airworthiness Directives (ADs) - Impacts to Aircraft Redelivery and Maintenance Planning

In this article, we revisit Airworthiness Directives, discuss audit findings, their impact on redelivery, and the need for meticulous planning to achieve compliance, and highlight the much-debated topic of compliance costs.

Airworthiness Directives (ADs) - Impacts to Aircraft Redelivery and Maintenance Planning

01

Aug

2024

Technical Records

Last Done / Next Due (LDND)

Thousands of maintenance tasks need to be done for every aircraft. Now, let’s revisit the straightforward yet critical record that informs task management, LDND.

Last Done / Next Due (LDND)

15

Jul

2024

Technical Records

Aircraft Tech Log: Information, Impact, and Common Findings

Aircraft Tech Log stood out with its role extends beyond record-keeping, impacting departments such as engineering, reliability, to operations.

Aircraft Tech Log: Information, Impact, and Common Findings

19

Jun

2024

Asset Management, Redelivery Insights

Common Aircraft Technical Records Findings during Aircraft Delivery & Redelivery

Here are six aircraft technical record findings operators commonly encounter during the delivery and redelivery process, often impacting cost and time

Common Aircraft Technical Records Findings during Aircraft Delivery & Redelivery

22

May

2024

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