When a fake engineer certified 30 Boeing 747s, no system caught him. A pay dispute did. In 2007, Timothy McCormack was working as a supervising engineer at Sydney Airport — signing off maintenance on Qantas 747s, certifying aircraft carrying thousands of passengers as airworthy. He had no licence. No qualifications. Forged documents from start to finish. 42 criminal charges. 3 years 5 months in prison. The uncomfortable truth for every aviation maintenance organisation: the v

Jetstar Hong Kong was fully staffed, planned and ready to fly—yet it never operated a single commercial service. This article unpacks how questions of control, sovereignty and “principal place of business” stopped an otherwise viable low‑cost carrier at the gate, and what that means for airlines, investors and regulators planning their next move.

Australian Airlines was more than a name on the tail. Born from Trans Australia Airlines, it represented decades of engineering discipline, operational pride, and a safety culture that helped shape modern Australian aviation. While the brand disappeared through deregulation and merger, the people, standards, and engineering philosophy lived on — embedded in the industry long after the final aircraft was repainted. This is not a story of failure. It is a story of change. Va

Aviation sustainability isn’t a slogan — it’s an engineering discipline. From composite scraps and worn rotables to hydraulic fluids and high-value alloys, modern aviation maintenance is rapidly embracing a circular economy. In this Jotore deep dive, we explore how maintenance materials are recovered, reprocessed, certified, and reintroduced into the supply chain without compromising airworthiness or safety.

Learn how supply and demand profiles help balance aircraft maintenance planning, reduce risk, control costs, and support safe, compliant operations.

We’ll reveal how material sourcing, repair complexity, and regulatory compliance directly impact operational expenses, offering an inside look at the financial mechanics of keeping aircraft airworthy.

In this article, Jotore explores the most common reasons aviation Maintenance Information Systems fail, from poor process mapping and outdated manuals to inadequate testing and limited user involvement. Drawing on real-world airline, MRO, CAMO, and defence experience, we outline a practical framework to implement an MIS that truly supports maintenance operations and regulatory compliance.

Micro-sleeps are a deadly risk for shift workers, especially in aviation maintenance. Learn how fatigue, Part 145 human factors, and commute risks impact safety.