Aviation Insights

Excel can handle a lot, and for many, it’s still the go-to. But as operations grow, manual systems often demand more time, people, and double-checking to stay reliable.

Data is already a vital part of aviation maintenance, helping operators make informed decisions on component reliability, engine health, and scheduling. However, many operators still face significant challenges in fully leveraging their data.

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.

This year has been full of headlines about MRO expansions. With Asia-Pacific being a major market and existing MROs fully booked into the near future, these developments are certainly much-needed.

Last month, GE unveiled its 2024 outlook, cutting LEAP production growth, again. GE's production lag adds to the mounting engine woes airlines face, alongside P&W GTF issues and industry-wide supply chain disruptions, to name a few.

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

In this article, we break down the benefits, share some practical use cases, and highlight the key questions to ask before choosing the right system for your team.

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, including APAC—marked by continued growth and notable challenges.

From understanding the flow process to exploring the key concepts behind schedule development, this article dives into how OAMPs are structured and tailored, with practical notes that operators can use along the way.

Now more than ever, operators need to be thoroughly prepared before embarking on their next visit with supply chain constraints, competitive parts market, production hurdles, and reliability issues, contributed to rising service and material costs.

As industries worldwide embrace the digital wave, aviation is no exception. But with change comes uncertainty. What can industry players do to adapt? What crucial questions need to be asked to navigate this transformation successfully?

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.

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.

Among the various critical records, the Aircraft Tech Log stands out. Its role in daily operations extends beyond record-keeping, impacting departments such as engineering, reliability, and operations, making it essential for operators.

A key aspect often underestimated in redelivery? Records management. Incomplete or misplaced records during regular operations can lead to severe transition issues, potentially incurring hefty penalties and extensive audits.

Learn more about the pivotal role of workscoping, and the importance of data integrity and expertise in shaping a workscope.

We have summarized a quick review of gas turbine engine diagnostics, the potential for data-driven methods, and benefits of predictive maintenance.

Engines, often the most valuable part of an aircraft. Given this, understanding the factors that affect engine valuation is crucial for aviation stakeholders like lessors and operators.