Aircraft Maintenance

Maintenance expense is an aircraft’s greatest “financial wildcard”. Covered in this section are the benefits and value provided by Hourly Cost Maintenance Programs versus maintaining an aircraft based on traditional Time & Material cost, how to estimate Scheduled Maintenance expense, and creating a cost-effective maintenance strategy. Additionally, with increasing focus on “aircraft pedigree”, the benefit of utilizing an OEM Service Center to complete major maintenance, versus an FAA-approved, independent maintenance facility, is examined.

Securing Business Talent for the Business Aviation Community

How will the Business Aviation community secure young business talent – individuals with the baseline marketing, financial, and management skills they can fully develop and become Business Aviation’s future leaders?

The Value of Digitized, Organized, Searchable Aircraft Records

Stuart Illian, a Co-Founder of Bluetail, Inc., discusses the company’s aircraft record management system for business aviation that allows aircraft owners and operators the ability to digitize and organize their aircraft paper records – including logbooks, maintenance records, manuals and other related documents.

How Maintenance Facilities Can Impact Aircraft Value

This article was originally published in the September 2019 edition of Professional Pilot Magazine.

CorporateCare Enhanced, Technology and Digital Advancements from Rolls-Royce

Andy Robinson, Senior Vice President Services & Customer Support for Rolls-Royce North America discusses the company’s CorporateCare Program, as well as the company’s technology and digital advancements.

Digitizing 100 Years of Aircraft Logbooks

Mark Leeper, CEO of Vision Logbooks, an Aircraft Digital Logbook system provider, discusses the company’s digital conversion process that is transforming paper-based aviation maintenance logbooks into Aircraft Digital Logbooks that are accessible, researchable, and legally recognized.

Aircraft Paint and Interior – Updates, Refurbs, and Upgrades

Nate Klenke, Sales Manager for Modifications and Design for Duncan Aviation to discusses paint and interior design services and refurbishment, and Duncan Aviation’s capabilities within that arena.