There’s a worldwide shortage of aviation maintenance technicians, and it’s nothing new. For years, the aviation industry has been aware of the growing problem. According to a 2017 report by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), this shortage could be costing the aircraft repair industry as much as 2 billion dollars per year. Although many…
From the Wright Brothers’ first airplane to today’s Boeing 737, aviation has come a long way in the past 100 years. Where once there was wood and fabric to keep them aloft, aluminum and fiberglass are now the predominant materials, and the only fabric you’ll find is your seat. However, the building materials aren’t the…
Do you love airplanes and helicopters? Many people are fascinated by the way they work, by the technology which keeps them in the air when the rest of us are stuck on the ground. Maybe you’re drawn by their aerodynamic shapes or by the sheer power they create. Perhaps you’ve always wanted to know more…
