Aviation Insights

From a maintenance perspective, a hard landing may trigger a full chain of actions, from the initial report and data review, to inspection, rectification, and records closure.

Although serving similar purposes, each aviation authority applies its own framework for the approval and recording of structural repairs, particularly for repairs not covered within the SRM.

Here are some key examples of forms* you may need to check across different authorities.

Not all aircraft inspections are equal. While structural findings can occur at any time, understanding which checks are performed and when is key for proper planning.
From overnight A-Checks to full D-Checks, here, we outline the differences in structural inspection scope across the three major checks a commercial aircraft typically undergoes:

Even the smallest damage on the aircraft can lead to significant cost if not properly addressed 💰💵



To manage this, aviation maintenance rely on continuous traceability, one of which is through the Dent & Buckle Chart as the control document for structural damage.

Turboprops like ATR72s play a major role in SEA's regional aviation, but storing them in the high-humidity climate comes with unique challenges due to heightened risk of corrosion.

A parked aircraft can cost thousands a day, but between parking duration to local environmental factors, the cost and maintenance action can swing a lot

Explore a snapshot of SEA's new aviation players, MRO developments in this annual industry review

CFM56-7B series, have the -7B24, -7B26, and -7B27 have identical physical design but he difference lies in the configuration and approved settings, notably the number signified thrust rating for the specific engine.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.