aircraft maintenance
Keeping jets airworthy
Aircraft maintenance is the inspection, repair, and upkeep of aircraft to ensure safe and reliable operation.
It ranges from routine checks between flights to major overhauls of engines and airframes.
Regulations require certified mechanics to perform and document most maintenance work.
The flight was delayed for aircraft maintenance.
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