Crew Swap refers to the process of exchanging personnel between different teams, organizations, or operational units, often in contexts such as aviation, maritime, or military operations. This practice allows for the transfer of skills, knowledge, and experience among crew members, facilitating better operational efficiency and flexibility. Crew swaps can be scheduled as part of regular rotations to ensure that teams have sufficient rest and recovery while maintaining operational readiness. This term can also be used in various industries to indicate collaborative efforts or partnerships where expertise is shared for mutual benefit.
Boeing’s Starliner crew ship encountered propulsion problems during its Orbital Flight Test-2 mission to the International Space Station, causing an extended stay at the ISS that now jeopardizes the upcoming…