A pre-buy inspection (PPI) is a critical, detailed evaluation of an aircraft's condition, flightworthiness, and maintenance history before purchase. It is essential for buyers to protect their ...

Drone or quadcopter with camera 3d for scanning. This idea is now being applied to aircraft inspections, and will result in lower costs and improved safety. Aircraft are regularly inspected for a lot ...

Artificial intelligence could help inspectors more quickly assess images taken by drones during visual inspections. Credit: Donecle A decade after drone use for aircraft inspections first started ...

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 ...

Annual aircraft inspections are mandatory, must be performed every 12 months by an A&P mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA), and are crucial for ensuring the aircraft's airworthiness and safety ...

The directive targets early-production aircraft after cracks were detected that could compromise structural integrity. Qantas ...

EASA has ordered wing mid-spar inspections on 16 A380 after cracks were found, including 15 Emirates aircraft and one Qantas ...