

September 3, 2026
The diagnosis of silence
COLUMN – Aviation research on hierarchy and communication failures reveals a cultural predictor of patient safety: high-power-distance cultures silencing the voices that could prevent harm.


February 1, 2024
Flying high: Lean Thinking at avianca
INTERVIEW – We speak with avianca’s VP of Maintenance and Engineering to learn about the efforts the airline is making to fulfil its promise to passengers.


July 26, 2023
Lean gives us wings
INTERVIEW – The lean journey of the Engineering and Maintenance Department of Colombian airline Avianca proves how important it is for leadership to spearhead change.