Jotore Aviation Posts

Polynesian 5W-ILF Recovery: Engineering the Lift in Apia After publishing my initial analysis of the runway incident in Apia, a former engineer involved in the recovery contacted me with detailed operational insight. With permission, I’ve published a Part 2 focusing on the mobilisation, centre-of-gravity management, and lifting sequence used to return the aircraft to serviceable ground handling condition. What stands out most is the discipline and collaboration.

Rex is drifting toward a quasi-nationalised airline model — sustained by government support, constrained by an ageing Saab fleet, and operating in Australia’s toughest regional markets. A Jotore opinion on maintenance risk, fleet strategy and the future of regional aviation.

Jetstar Asia closes. Jetstar Japan stake sold. 400+ middle-management roles cut. Frequent Flyer points devalued. The easy headline: cost cutting. The real story: capital discipline to fund the largest fleet renewal in Qantas history. Airlines don't fail at costs—they fail when capital, fleet, and execution drift out of alignment. Qantas read that interface faster than most.

A Boeing 737 slid down a Pacific runway on its belly — no fire, no fatalities, and no obvious system failure. What stopped the landing gear from deploying wasn’t hydraulic pressure, design, or crew error — but something far more confronting. This is the story of Polynesian Airlines Flight PH844, a rare gear-up landing that reminds us why walk-arounds matter, why design margins save lives,

Discover how aggressive airline network optimisation creates hidden maintenance risks, eroding reliability, inflating costs, and compromising safety. Learn why top operators integrate scheduling and engineering from day one for sustainable efficiency. Jotore shares APAC lessons and proven strategies.

As aviation talks fleet growth and future technology, the real bottleneck is emerging in the hangar: a shrinking pool of experienced maintenance professionals.