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"Watchdog: Air Force Must Get Better at Holding Contractors Accountable for Bad Spare Parts." ‐---------- Did the Air Force suddenly get bad at stipulating A, B and C when it comes to Cradel-to-Grave, Subsequent Batching, Upgrades and new Replacement Contracting for End Item / Capability X? Is Subcontracting oversight accountability no longer a thing? Are there no batch inspections / tests any more? Are announced / unannounced facility inspections a thing of the past? Are there no Project or Industry Liaison Officers who practically live on site at these facilities anymore to oversee certain enduring tasks and milestone events? Are there truly no more adults running things at Big Air Force these days? Certainly the rank-and-file Airmen deserve better. At least DEI has been expanded and integrated as a warfighting function and BOTH the awards and courts-martial manual have been updated with all the new genders and proper pronouns. Could you imagine if we still had those issues looming...Gasp.

OTD 2013: A 12t military vehicle (1 of 5 - 78t in total) shifted in a 747F, damaging critical systems. Boeing contends only one could have been properly strapped down. https://lnkd.in/eWFNbaH #accident #aviationsafety #flightsafety

OTD 2016 A Wasp helicopter crashed out of control. The military Maintenance Schedule assumed 200FH pa and an MGB overhaul ever 600FH. This MGB was fitted for 429 hours over 20 years. https://lnkd.in/eD3VMXg #helicopter #accident #aviationmaintenance #flightsafety #aviationsafety

South Korea’s ROK Navy is considering transitioning to officer-only crews on smaller vessels and predominantly officer and petty officer crews on larger vessels by 2030. This approach aims to address recruitment shortfalls, stemming from challenging conditions, longer service requirements, and strict communication limitations that deter enlistment. The Navy’s pilot program on twelve vessels has already shown reductions in manpower, and the transition is expected to cut enlisted ranks by approximately 1,200, leaving a 10% smaller crew force overall. Additionally, the ROK Navy is investing in unmanned vehicles to further manage its manpower challenges and adapt to modern warfare needs. For Canada, an officer-heavy or officer-only staffing model may offer some efficiencies, especially in specialized Navy roles requiring advanced training and longer-term commitment, but practical implementation faces significant hurdles. Unlike South Korea, Canada relies entirely on voluntary recruitment, without mandatory service, so the challenge is twofold: not only recruiting skilled personnel but also retaining them long-term. Introducing officer-only crews might strain existing officers with additional responsibilities and lead to burnout. While unmanned technologies could supplement personnel, Canada’s investment in these areas is still developing and would need substantial scaling and funding. For Canada, a full shift to officers and petty officers for crewing smaller vessels would require careful examination of recruitment, training costs, and retention efforts, balanced with support programs to manage workload.

Here's a recap of some of the biggest aviation news stories from this week: Major News: * Boeing Strike Ends: A major victory for workers, as the Boeing strike has finally ended after seven weeks. Union members have voted to accept a new contract offer. * Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of First A350-1000: Ethiopian Airlines has received its first A350-1000, which will be used to enhance its service on key routes. * Riyadh Air Plans More Airline JVs: The new Saudi Arabian airline, Riyadh Air, is planning to establish two more joint ventures with other airlines. * Spirit AeroSystems Faces Uncertain Future: The aerospace manufacturer has expressed "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern. Other Notable News: * IAG Posts Strong Third-Quarter Results: International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has reported strong third-quarter results. * Air France-KLM Profit Falls: The airline group has seen its profit fall due to higher costs related to staff and maintenance. * Wizz Air Half-Year Profit Drops: The low-cost carrier's profit has decreased due to engine-related groundings. * Rolls-Royce Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance: Despite supply chain challenges, Rolls-Royce remains confident in its full-year guidance. * Iberia Makes History with First A321XLR Passenger Flight: Iberia has become the first airline to operate a commercial passenger flight with the Airbus A321XLR. For more detailed news and analysis, you can check out these reliable sources: * Aviation Week: https://aviationweek.com/ * Simple Flying: https://simpleflying.com/ * Aviation News: https://lnkd.in/dmy9Jrh2 * Airline Weekly: https://lnkd.in/djGKn6ik * Aviation International News: https://www.ainonline.com/

Would it affect your decision? For me: It was never a factor. As long as I could fly, I wasn't going anywhere. I knew the gift WAS being able to climb into the cockpit of these amazing aircraft. I didn't need a bonus for that. It was "free money" to me. I actually don't know any aviator where the bonus pool played a factor for staying in. Or at least they didn't talk about it. Their decisions were mainly based on lack of flying enough, family work-life balance (deployments, detachments, long days), and other various factors. It's the "devil's money" to them. Did any of you stay in for the bonus?

What is one man's trash is another man's treasure The Taipan fleet have the potential to be an enormously valuable training treasure for Ukraine. A huge debt of thanks to the incredible veterans and engineers who are willing to donate their time and expertise in rebuilding to safety the scrapped Taipan fleet for Ukraine. The one thoroughly invaluable purpose these aircraft offer Ukraine, whether they are flying or not, is for TRAINING and universal spare parts. There are many facets of training that can be crafted from these airframes - maintenance, mechanical engineering, cockpit operations, logistics and materiel operations, assault training, escape from water etc for which non-flying frames have a repurposing option. When you don't have these options for training - they are as valuable as gold. The cost to Australia is the transport, and this could be allocated to the training budget committed to Ukraine already. It is a no-brainer. The same could be said for the Hornets which have been exceptionally well maintained. Anthony Albanese Richard Marles - get those frames on a ship to Ukraine now!! #slavaukraini Vasyl Myroshnychenko

Brice is always ready, able, and willing to help. Case in point: this past October, a FedEx 777 plane heading to the Far East made an emergency landing at the remote Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island, Alaska, due to smoke in the cockpit. Upon inspection, it was determined that the engine could not be repaired, so FedEx flew a new replacement engine out to Shemya. (We’ve known for years that places like Shemya and Wake Island not only serve our defense needs; they also serve the emergency needs of the aviation community.) Here’s how we helped out. Once the new engine arrived, FedEx requested help from the U.S. Air Force with engine installation. Not surprisingly, the USAF referred FedEx to Brice. Just as on Wake Island, Brice is often called to the rescue because of our longevity on island and the heavy equipment we have mobilized and maintained continuously to support our work for the U.S. Air Force and USACE Alaska on Shemya Island. Using Brice’s 100-ton Tadano crane, Operator Logan Boru helped to remove the engine covers from the failed engine, and also lifted the cowlings into place once the new engine was installed. FedEx mechanics shared that this was the first time in the company’s history that they’ve had to replace an entire engine. “It was great that we were able to help…they were very appreciative,” said Greg Anderes, BEL Project Superintendent. Indeed, this is not the first time Brice has been there to help with special tasks that have arisen while working on these uber remote locations. We’ve got the people AND we’ve got the equipment, and it’s something we take pride in. Three cheers for Brice! #Proud2BeBrice #Alaska #ANC #smallbusiness #aecindustry

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