Explained: The ABCDs of Aircraft Maintenance
Thanks to technological advancements, the aeronautical industry, particularly commercial aviation, has made significant progress. As a result, it’s crucial to conduct regular maintenance to ensure that modern airliners with advanced systems operate at an optimal level.
The commercial aviation industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in the world. Safety is paramount and it can’t abide by the absence of an adequate inspection and maintenance schedule.
The FAA specifies stringent safety and maintenance requirements for commercial airline companies in the US. These ensure that all aircraft in the fleet fullfill high safety measures before they depart the maintenance hangar.
As part of the Airways Explained series, this post aims to help explain aircraft maintenance and how airlines and operators keep their fleets up to date.