The Osaka office of the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau has sanctioned Okayama Air Service with a 60-day suspension order for certified maintenance inspections. The operator failed to perform legally required maintenance, with some deficiencies reportedly dating back as long as 22 years.

The regulator’s order also mandates a three-part business improvement programme to overhaul the safety management department and a warning regarding the safety manager’s responsibilities.

The issues came to light…

Source: ch aviation
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