Mahid

Sr Technical Services Engineer (CAMO)
Writing about aircraft systems, maintenance, reliability & commercial aviation.
Making aviation easier to understand.

[Mahid @aimahid]

Hi, I'm Mahid.

I work in airline Technical Services (CAMO).

Here I'll share:

- Aircraft systems explained simply
- Airline maintenance insights
- Reliability & safety
- Aviation industry analysis
- Things I wish every aviation student knew
New posts every week.
Welcome aboard.

[Mahid @aimahid]

ALL THE BEST 👍

[Gate7 @Gate7aviation]

Qantas et Airbus préparent un vol d’essai historique pour le futur A350-1000ULR du Project Sunrise

Qantas et Airbus franchiront une nouvelle étape la semaine prochaine dans le développement du programme Project Sunrise avec un vol d'essai exceptionnel de l'Airbus A350-1000ULR.
Le prototype d'essais F-WULR doit relier Toulouse à Melbourne sans escale, parcourant près de 17 000 kilomètres en environ 22 heures, avec une arrivée prévue le 24 juillet 2026. Configuré comme avion d'essais, l'appareil permettra aux équipes d'Airbus de recueillir des données essentielles sur les performances, la consommation de carburant et le comportement de l'avion lors d'un vol représentatif des futures missions ultra-long-courriers.
#Airbus #Qantas #ProjectSunrise #aviationnews

[The Boeing Company @Boeing]

Today marks 110 years of taking flight, seeking the horizon, and exploring the world in new ways.

Thanks to #TeamBoeing, past and present, for helping us make history. 💙

Look back at some of our past anniversary celebrations: https://t.co/nSv5usClJC

[Turbine Traveller @Turbinetraveler]

F-35s escorting the Norwegian World Cup team on their flight home.
📹: mirzaduran_(IG)

[Mahid @aimahid]

Beauty

[Aviation @xAviation]

When the 747 and A380 line up, you stop and watch!

[Mahid @aimahid]

👏

[Dan | Dj’s Aviation @DjsAviation]

Airbus delivered 351 aircraft in the first half of 2026, which was up 15% from 2025

[Mahid @aimahid]

Always install the downlock pin 📌

[Turbine Traveller @Turbinetraveler]

GERMAN INVESTIGATORS FIND LUFTHANSA BOEING 787-9 COLLAPSED ON ITS NOSE AFTER MAINTENANCE TEST WAS PERFORMED WITHOUT NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK PIN.

Germany's Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has released an interim report into the June 4, 2026, accident involving a Boeing 787-9 at Frankfurt Airport, revealing that the aircraft's nose landing gear retracted during maintenance after the required nose landing gear downlock pin had not been installed.

The Dreamliner had arrived from Austin earlier that morning and was parked at Gate A15 ahead of its scheduled flight to Los Angeles. While the aircraft was being prepared for departure, two licensed maintenance technicians were troubleshooting an open fault involving the main landing gear door control system.

Following the Fault Isolation Manual (FIM), the technicians moved the landing gear selector to the UP position. However, despite the maintenance procedures clearly requiring the installation of all landing gear downlock pins before this step, the nose gear safety pin had not been fitted.

Immediately after the gear lever was selected to UP, the nose landing gear retracted unexpectedly, causing the aircraft's nose and both engine cowlings to slam onto the concrete apron. Electrical power was lost instantly, and the cockpit door automatically shut following the impact.

At the time of the accident, 28 people were onboard, including flight crew, maintenance personnel, cleaners and ground handling staff. Several others were working around the aircraft, including personnel in the cargo hold, on a high loader and near the nose landing gear.

A total of 34 people were identified as directly involved in the accident. Eleven sustained injuries, with six requiring hospital treatment. Fortunately, no fatalities occurred.

The impact caused substantial structural damage to the forward fuselage, nose landing gear bay, front cargo door area and both engine nacelles. The descending fuselage also pushed down a cargo high loader positioned beneath the forward cargo door.

Investigators found the missing nose landing gear downlock pin stored inside the avionics compartment rather than installed on the nose gear. The four main landing gear downlock pins had been correctly fitted.

The BFU noted that the operator's maintenance documentation explicitly instructed technicians to install the landing gear downlock pins before moving the landing gear lever, with direct references in both the Fault Isolation Manual and the Aircraft Maintenance Manual.

The two technicians conducting the procedure were both highly experienced and held valid Part-66 B1.1 maintenance licenses with Boeing 787 type ratings. They had started work at 06:15 UTC and were on the second day of their scheduled shift.

Flight recorder data was unavailable because the Boeing 787's Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders only begin recording after engine start, destination entry, flight or a cockpit voice recorder test, meaning the maintenance event itself was not captured.

Investigation remains ongoing, and the interim report does not assign final responsibility or determine the probable cause. Further examination will focus on why the required nose gear safety pin was not installed before the maintenance procedure was carried out.

[Aviation @xAviation]

Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 hard landing ends in go-around at Bogotá.
📹: maitoplane

[Boeing 777X @b777xlovers]

#UPDATE: Boeing Boosts the 777X Family's Range!

✈️ Boeing has revised the advertised maximum range across the entire 777X family, with all three variants receiving notable increases.

Updated maximum ranges:
• 777-9: 8,000 nmi (previously 7,285 nmi) ⬆️ +715 nmi
• 777-8: 9,500 nmi (previously 8,745 nmi) ⬆️ +755 nmi
• 777-8 Freighter: 5,000 nmi (previously 4,410 nmi) ⬆️ +590 nmi

The updated figures further highlight the long-range capability of the 777X family as the program advances toward certification and entry into service. With greater range across every variant, the 777X continues to strengthen its position in the next generation of long-haul aviation.

#Boeing777X #777X #GE9X

[Mahid @aimahid]

Reality: Maintenance starts before the first flight. New aircraft still follow scheduled inspections, servicing, and monitoring to keep them airworthy. The myth comes from equating "new" with "maintenance-free." In aviation, safety depends on prevention, not waiting for problems.

[Mahid @aimahid]

Myth vs Reality

Myth: New aircraft need very little maintenance.

[Lamine yamal @lamineeyamalfan]

sorry next time 🤫🤫

[Mahid @aimahid]

Studying aviation or starting your engineering career?

Bookmark this beginner's guide to CAMO and come back whenever you need a clear refresher.

https://t.co/BflNi9MLgI

[Mahid @aimahid]

How do airlines keep massive fleets of Boeing and ATR aircraft safely flying for decades without missing a single inspection?

The answer isn't just maintenance.

It's CAMO, the team that continuously manages an aircraft's airworthiness behind the scenes.

🧵👇

[Mahid @aimahid]

What does a CAMO do every day?

• Monitor fleet reliability and trends.

• Coordinate Airworthiness Reviews.

• Track defects until properly resolved.

• Plan mandatory inspections.

• Keep technical records accurate and complete.

[Turbine Traveller @Turbinetraveler]

Happy 250, America! 🇺🇸 The land of the free and the home of the brave.

Here's United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner N91007 wearing a special "Stars and Stripes" livery to commemorate the United States' semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of independence.

📹: skystef777

[Mahid @aimahid]

"Unserviceable" doesn't always mean "grounded." An aircraft can have a known fault, yet still be legally airworthy if that fault is approved to be deferred and safety requirements are met. Airworthiness isn't about perfection. It's about meeting an accepted safety standard.

[MenTourPilot @MenTourPilot]

What really happens when a flight rejects take-off at high speed, and just how dangerous can evacuations be? Is grabbing your luggage EVER worth the risk?

This and much more on the latest episode of the Captains Speaking!

Give it a listen! 🎧👇
https://t.co/kLsgXfIvZS