A pre-buy inspection (PPI) is a critical, detailed evaluation of an aircraft's condition, flightworthiness, and maintenance history, performed by an independent certified mechanic. PPIs are vital for ...

When booking a pre-buy inspection, consider whether an aircraft is on the MRO's repair station certificate. Credit: Elliott Aviation When considering a preowned business aircraft, the wise purchaser ...

In this piece, GBOYEGA ADEOYE writes on how artificial intelligence could help inspectors more quickly assess images taken by drones during visual inspections. A decade after drone use for aircraft ...

SMU Office of Research Governance & Administration – Aircraft surface inspections are a critical and mandatory component of airworthiness that uses visual and digital checks to spot minute damage, ...

Dozens of aviation groups warned House and Senate leaders on Monday that a government shutdown would delay federal inspections of aircraft and postpone repair work on “critical” air traffic control ...

Given how your average commercial airliner contains over a million parts, it's no surprise that keeping them airworthy takes a small army. In fact, Boeing estimates that the commercial aviation ...