Aircraft Maintenance
Bugs block pitot probes
An AAIB report has revealed that insects were behind pitot probe blockages that caused rejected take-offs at Heathrow last summer
Fit to fly: maintenance and long-term storage
From pickling to bird nests and insect invasions, the threats to incorrectly stored aircraft are legion. Paul Willis reports on return-to-service requirements
Lockheed Martin receives Indian C-130J-30 support contract
Lockheed Martin announced on August 24 that it has been awarded a US$328.8m, five-year contract from the Indian Air Force to provide dedicated and comprehensive support for India's fleet of 12 C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical transports
Final MC-130H completes PDM process
The last USAF MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft to receive programmed depot maintenance (PDM) at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins AFB, Georgia, has been completed
Final US Navy E-2C completes PMI-2 process
The last US Navy-operated Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye to complete the planned maintenance interval two (PMI-2) at the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) departed NAS North Island, California, on August 3
Finland issues F/A-18 sustainment tenders
Finland issued a series of tenders as part of an ongoing sustainment efforts to maintain the current fleet of 62 F/A-18 Hornets
Dnata partners with aircraft maintenance firm in Dubai
Global Jet Technic is set to begin offering its services to airlines in the UAE, including at two of the country’s key hubs