Southwest 737 Flew 44 Times Before Wind Damage Was Found
The NTSB found that the jet returned to service without a storm inspection and later passed a maintenance test despite a rudder that moved in only one direction.
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Watchdog Faults FAA’s Oversight of United’s Maintenance Practices
Investigators pointed to low staffing levels and inadequate resources.
Airlines Begin Fleet Fixes After FAA A320 Directive
Carriers report limited operational impact as ELAC replacements move forward.
Mauritania Airlines Turns to MRO Provider for Diverse Fleet
Carrier operates Boeing and Embraer aircraft.
Breaking Barriers: How Women Can Solve Aviation’s Technician Crisis
The industry faces a critical shortage of maintenance technicians, with projections indicating a deficit of 12,000 to 48,000 workers over the next decade.
Airline Mechanics Get Sneak Peek at 777X
Airline mechanics and engineers got an early look at a Boeing 777X recently as part of the company’s efforts to prepare crews for maintaining the jet.
South Korean Ministry Fines Three Airlines Over Safety Lapses
South Korean regulators have imposed a total of $2.6 million in fines on three airlines for breaking rules related to aircraft safety and maintenance.
Fatigue Fracture Blamed for 717 Gear Failure
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that a fatigue fracture in a critical nose landing gear component led to the emergency landing.
New Advisory Board Targets AMT Shortage
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance has partnered with carriers to better prepare mechanics as industry labor demand grows.
