Aviation College of Sweden

22/05/2026

Nu är det vår! 🛫🤸☀️👍

09/04/2026

Vi söker fortfarande medarbetare. Även om annonsen har "gått ut" så finns den här.

27/02/2026

✈️ Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) ✈️

❇️ The Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) is a vital safety technology that helps pilots avoid mid-air collisions by detecting and alerting nearby aircraft.

⚠️ Key Points :-

🔹Monitors airspace around the aircraft using transponder signals from other planes.

▫️Provides visual and audio alerts if another aircraft comes too close.

• Recommends evasive maneuvers, like climbing or descending, to maintain safe separation.

🔸Works independently of air traffic control but enhances situational awareness.

🔺Standard in most commercial airliners and business jets for added safety.

💡TCAS has helped prevent hundreds of potential mid-air collisions since its introduction in the 1980s, saving countless lives worldwide!

27/02/2026

The Airbus Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is one of the coolest examples of smart safety engineering in modern aviation ✈️. The PTU is a hydraulic backup helper that automatically transfers power between the green and yellow hydraulic systems without mixing the fluids. It activates when there is a pressure difference between systems, helping ensure that critical flight controls, brakes, and landing gear remain functional even if one system weakens. The PTU:

• Acts as a hydraulic redundancy system for safety
• Transfers pressure mechanically, not electrically
• Famous for its “barking dog” sound during operation
• Represents how aircraft are designed with multiple layers of protection

In simple terms, the PTU is like a silent (sometimes loud ) guardian of flight safety which making sure that even when one system struggles, the aircraft can still operate smoothly and safely in the sky.

27/02/2026

What is an engine pylon?

Engine pylons are the structural components that attach an aircraft’s engines to the wing or fuselage. They are designed to support the engine’s weight, absorb vibrations, and transfer thrust and aerodynamic loads safely into the aircraft structure.

In some aircrafts engine pylons also house critical systems, including fuel lines, electrical wiring, and hydraulic connections between the engine and the aircraft. Additionally, they are engineered with safety features that allow the engine to separate in extreme emergency situations to minimize damage to the wing or fuselage. Overall, engine pylons are a vital structural and safety component in modern aircraft design.

17/02/2026

Vi söker medarbetare! Vill du bidra till flygsäkerhet? Sök då denna tjänst.

Hos oss får du möjlighet att använda din flygtekniska kompetens i ett nytt sammanhang och bidra till att utbilda framtidens flygtekniker. Du får vara med och påverka utbildningens innehåll och…

11/02/2026

Idag besöktes Västerås flygplats av Beta technologies elflygplan.
Några lärare och elever från Edströmskas flygteknikutbildning fick förmånen att kika närmare på flygplanet som är ute på en 6 månaders turné i Europa för att visa upp sig.
Spännande att se ett elflygplan i verkligheten!

Det är enklare att både flyga och underhålla enligt piloterna Jay och Carl.
Responsen från elev, "Så detta flygplan kommer göra oss arbetslösa?".

För mera teknisk information se: https://beta.team/aircraft

19/11/2025

Hittade två nuvarande elever på flygteknikerns dag👍 Man känner sig stolt med sådana duktiga blivande flygtekniker 🤠 De har en bransch i stort behov av deras kompetens när de har klarat av utbildningen.

16/11/2025