http://www.aviationtoday.com Aviation Today en-us 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 18:28:38 EDT About 80 percent of maintenance mistakes involve human factors (HF), according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The maintenance world has unique HF issues that are more severe and longer lasting than... http://www.aviationtoday.com/am/issue/cover/Human-Factors-Beyond-the-"Dirty-Dozen"_33730.html Sat, 1 Aug 2009 0:00:00 EDT Custom airframe and engine mods, 75-hour overhauls, weight savings adjustments and fuel-injected engines. Welcome to the world of Red Bull maintenance. Maintenance is part of every aircraft’s lifespan, from... http://www.aviationtoday.com/am/issue/cover/Racecars-with-Wings-Maintenance-on-the-Red-Bull-Circuit_33059.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT In the current downturn, various links in the supply chain are in tension as they struggle to maximize profit. When the cloud lifts, what shape will the system be in? It all depends on how companies are... http://www.aviationtoday.com/am/issue/cover/Supply-Chain-Problems-and-Solutions_32278.html Mon, 1 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT Is It a Win/Win Breakthrough or Should the ODA Holder Beware? Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) promises autonomy and efficiency by offloading surveillance onto the holders. A few caveats remain... http://www.aviationtoday.com/am/issue/cover/Do-You-Want-to-Be-an-ODA_31472.html Fri, 1 May 2009 0:00:00 EDT This former U.S. Air Force Base in Southern California has an aggressive expansion plan plus the benefit of a favorable location. As Jim Worsham pages through his flip charts showing Southern California... http://www.aviationtoday.com/am/issue/cover/Can-Victorville-Become-a-Maintenance-and-Mod-Mecca_30720.html Wed, 1 Apr 2009 0:00:00 EDT I love piston airplane engines and looking back through my logbook gives me a chance to remember all the types I’ve been fortunate to fly behind. I’ve flown with Pratt & Whitneys, "Shaky Jakes," Continentals, Lycomings, and, my personal favorite and most memorable, the Rolls-Royce Merlin.... http://www.aviationtoday.com/am/issue/cover/Whats-on-the-Horizon-at-Lycoming-Engines_30005.html Sun, 1 Mar 2009 0:00:00 EST West Star Aviation is coming off an "exceptional" year in 2008 and continues to expand its network of service locations, as well as improve existing facilities by updating its lobbies and adding customer offices, despite an economic picture that is trending downward.... http://www.aviationtoday.com/am/issue/cover/West-Star-Aviation_29322.html Sun, 1 Feb 2009 0:00:00 EST The largest bizjet manufacturer has a unique training approach to confronting the long-recognized problem of human error. Cessna Aircraft, a Textron company, reached a milestone in April 2008 when all... http://www.aviationtoday.com/am/issue/cover/Cessnas-Human-Factors-Training-In-A-Class-By-Itself_28619.html Thu, 1 Jan 2009 0:00:00 EST Major changes in life cycle management are in the offing at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (ALC), one of the service’s three major depots for heavy maintenance. These... http://www.aviationtoday.com/am/issue/cover/Reinventing-USAF-Depot-Maintenance_27947.html Mon, 1 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST With cabin options ranging from off-the-wall to entirely new, the interior plays an increasingly important role for business jet operators and private individuals. Whether it’s taking a warm shower, relaxing... http://www.aviationtoday.com/am/issue/cover/Incredible-Interiors-Modern-VIP-Cabins_27215.html Sat, 1 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EDT