Strikes at WestJet called off, more than 30 flights already cancelled
Strikes by WestJet mechanics have been called off after the airline and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA)…
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Stay informed about the role of aircraft mechanics and the latest developments in the field of aircraft maintenance.
WestJet issues lockout notice as negotiations stall with mechanics union
Canadian airline WestJet issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the union representing WestJet aircraft maintenance engineers, the Aircraft…
ANA and Japan Airlines launch flight mechanic scholarship to address shortage
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) Holding and Japan Airlines (JAL) Engineering Company have partnered to launch a scholarship…
New FAA rule would see non-US aircraft mechanics tested for drugs and alcohol
A union in the United States (US) has thrown its weight behind a new rule proposed by the…
Aviation background checks: understanding the process and requirements
Within the aviation industry, safety and security are obviously of paramount importance. One crucial aspect of ensuring the…
Recovery on the horizon? How MROs are adapting to a changing aviation market
Following a two-year period of mass aircraft grounding, the aviation industry’s recovery is underway as air travel demand seeks…
Meet Charles Taylor, the world’s first aviation maintenance technician
There are a number of famous people who spring to mind when we think of aviation pioneers. The…
Mark and Lisa’s story: from hangar friendship to wedding bells
Female mechanics are quite rare in the aviation sector. Not only is Lisa Krzywinski a fully qualified aviation…
How many MRO professionals will the industry require post-pandemic?
Prior to COVID-19, the aviation industry was already facing a shortage of aviation maintenance technicians. While this staffing…
Explainer: the history of MRO
For every pilot, there are numerous hard-working ground crew plying their trade behind the scenes. For every smooth…