#Aircraft Inspections
16 Airbus A380s Need Emergency Inspections After Cracks Discovered In Wing Spars
Rare emergency directive issued by EASA targets 16 A380s over safety concerns, grounding five Emirates planes for immedi...
Why Do Pilots Walk Around The Aircraft Before Every Flight?
When waiting with a clear view of the plane they are about to board, passengers might notice the pilots walking around t...
FAA Identifies New Safety Concern On Certain Boeing 787s: Ram Air Turbine Fittings 'Could Fail'
Not many aircraft are currently believed to be affected.
FAA Calls For More Frequent Boeing 757 Inspections For Cracks In Upper Frame
FedEx, EATL, and United Airlines have expressed their concerns about the directive for the aircraft.
Manufacturer To Customer: How Aircraft Handovers Work
The process is often more complex than people are aware of.
How Do Jet Engine Startup Procedures Work?
A long list of pre-startup checks must be completed before starting the engine(s).
FAA Suggests Airlines Conduct Inspections Of Door Plugs On Boeing 737-900ER Aircraft
The agency said the variant has a door-plug design “identical” to the 737 MAX 9.
India's Aviation Authority Orders Immediate Checks On All Of Country's Boeing 737 MAXs
The inspections were required to be completed by noon on Sunday.
FAA Orders Immediate Inspections Of Certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are the largest operators of the -9 variant.
Spirit Airlines Cancels Several Flights Over Engine Inspections
The airline has not specified the reason for the inspections.
Pratt & Whitney Engine Flaws Will Lead To Over 3,000 Inspections
Inspections could take up to 300 days for each engine.
GE Reveals Tiny Squishy Robot To Assist With Aircraft Engine Inspections
With more efficient access and coverage than the current borescope technology, Sensiworm could revolutionize engine insp...
Five Essential Aspects Of Aircraft Maintenance
Irrespective of the scope of work, the essential aspects of aircraft maintenance must be fulfilled.
What Does The Average Pre-Flight Inspection Entail?
An inside look at the walk-around before each flight.
FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive To Prevent Loss Of Boeing 777 Horizontal Stabilizer
The inspection requirements could have significant financial and operational consequences for airlines flying the Boeing...
Indian Regulator To Start Checking Aircraft On Night Stops
The latest DGCA decision follows a series of events in the past few weeks.
