SAFETY

Improving Levels Of Safety

James Albright | Business & Commercial Aviation

How can we evaluate a cockpit decision when every option itself cannot be said to be completely risk free?

SPACE

Imagery From India’s Mars Orbiter Mission

Frank Morring, Jr. | Aviation Week & Space Technology

The Indian Space Research Organization’s mission has been circling the red planet since Sept. 24, 2014, returning a trove of data and imagery.

MRO EUROPE

Infographic: Icelandair's Fleet Changes, 2006-16

Jen Deglmann | Inside MRO

Icelandair's all-Boeing fleet has increased in size the past decade by 55%, growing from 31 aircraft from 20 aircraft.

DEFENSE

USAF Bars Exclusive Teaming With Rocket Shops For New ICBM

James Drew | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report

Aerojet Rocketdyne and Orbital ATK have been barred from exclusively teaming with prime contractors for the U.S. Air Force’s forthcoming intercontinental ballistic missile competition.

MRO

MROs Offer Tactics For Matching Airline Needs, Hangar Capacity

Andrew Williams | Inside MRO

As airlines continue to adjust their fleet sizes up and down, adjusting the level of maintenance support across an aircraft fleet is a vital aspect of MRO strategy.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Sukhoi Plans 120-Seat SSJ Stretch

Victoria Moores | Air Transport World

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft plans to offer a 120-seat version of the Superjet by stretching the center of the fuselage and using larger wings.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT: CYBERSECURITY AND MRO

How will cybersecurity affect MRO and what should we be concerned about? What could have considerable effects on IT business and aircraft records? What will be the impact if you neglect to prepare for possible threats?