Airport News

  • Actions Speak Louder Than Words

    The AMTS MSC again had representatives of our craft and profession from around the world with men and women from Australia, Canada, China, and the United States competing in five categories.

    Article • March 18th, 2013

  • Certificate Actions

    Some practical observations on the Pilots Bill of Rights

    Article • March 8th, 2013

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    Image • December 14th, 2011

  • Documenting Minor Maintenance Discrepancies

    It's especially critical for regional air carriers if on-time performance is a higher priority than safety.

    Article • March 8th, 2013

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    Image • August 7th, 2012

  • Budgeting and Maintenance

    Budgeting and Maintenance How do they fit together? By Brandon Battles If I were to walk into a room full of maintenance folks and utter the "B" word, nine out of 10 people would role their eyes and emit sounds of protest. (Not sure...

    Article • July 1st, 2002

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    Image • February 22nd, 2012

  • Digital System Technology

    Maintenance challenges for aircraft mechanics

    Article • February 28th, 2013

  • Manage Equipment Assets

    Manage Equipment Assets Focus on records, availability, and cost of operation By Bill de Decker Aircraft, like apartment buildings, construction machinery, and other equipment are assets of high value that must be managed carefully in order...

    Article • March 1st, 2002

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    Image • May 24th, 2010

  • Ag Aviation - Uptown

    I recently spoke at the Missouri Agricultural Aviation Association. If you think ag aviation (cropdusting, for you folks my age) hasn’t changed a lot, you shoulda been there. Back in the 1950s, ag aviators flew Stearmans, and for good reason. My...

    Article • February 28th, 2013

  • Making a Profit

    Making a Profit Focusing on managing expenses and revenues By Bill de Decker July 2001 There is no direct connection between high quality aircraft maintenance work and profitability. Performing high quality work does not guarantee...

    Article • July 1st, 2001

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    Image • May 4th, 2011

  • 2013 Maintenance Skills Orientation Meeting

    An Orientation Meeting will be held on March 12, 2013 at 1230 in “The Hangar,” Las Vegas Convention Center.

    Article • February 22nd, 2013

  • Costs vs. Benefits

    Costs vs. Benefits It's Not What You Pay - It's What You Get That Counts By Bill de Decker November 2000 The price of jet fuel is at an all-time high. At over $2.50 per gallon at many places, it is now higher than the high it...

    Article • November 1st, 2000