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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.
Supply Chain Crisis Forces Airlines to Get Creative With Parts
Engine issues, production backlogs, and labor and parts shortages have airlines and aircraft lessors scrambling to maintain operational readiness.
Delta Tests ‘Shark Skin’ on Boeing 767 Fleet
Delta has announced a new fuel efficiency partnership to install “shark skin” riblets on its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft.
Southwest Plans to Retrofit All Jets by January
Southwest expects to retrofit the interiors of more than 800 aircraft over eight months. These modifications are expected to begin on May 1.
