Operations & Maintenance Article Archive

THE PREMIUM REVOLUTION

More airlines are adding premium economy cabins to their product offerings.

People Power 1

Social media sites are the newest tools in distribution strategies.

DEMANDING FREIGHTERS

Cargo aircraft are still being sought, but the market
has shifted.

CHINA’S MRO MARKET BOOMING

Boeing predicts 110,000 more maintenance techs will be needed for China’s mainline jets in the next 20 years.

Timely Departures

New technology tools help airports and airlines become smarter about reducing tarmac delays.

Regional Revival

A surge in mining becomes a boon for regional carriers in Western Australia.

MRO Market Review: Overhaul Optimism

Re-stocking needs and new aircraft orders give MRO providers reason to expect good business next year.

Analysis: How Far? Industry contemplates ancillary revenue limits

Generating ancillary revenue is now an entrenched component of the global airline business, likely enabling carriers to avoid steep losses even as the economy sputters. The question the industry is now asking itself: How far can we go? Is there a limit at which consumer backlash against a particular fee, or a range of fees, outweighs the benefits of unbundled pricing?

2011 SITA/ATW Passenger Self-Service Survey

Passengers, who increasingly like booking flight tickets and checking in via self-service technology, want more options.

Wake-Up Call 3

The lessons of Air France flight 447 and other recent high-automation aircraft incidents have wide training implications.

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