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Aviation Daily, April 17, 2015

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MRO

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North American Re-Fleeting Will Bring Technological Change To Aftermarket

Apr 15, 2015
The massive re-fleeting underway in North America will keep the aftermarket growth rate nearly flat for the next decade, and the resulting higher-technology fleet will prompt more data-driven services that will change the maintenance landscape.
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Heavy-MRO Specialist Aviation Technical Services Continues Diversification

Apr 16, 2015
ATS’s Kansas City facility, which opened in mid-2014 and complements its original heavy-check operation in Everett, Washington, and its VIP completion-focused facility in Moses Lake, Washington, is “off and running,” ATS CEO Matt Yerbic told Aviation Daily at MRO Americas.

Air Traffic Management

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EASA Seeks Greater Cooperation Between Civil, Military ATM

Apr 16, 2015
In its report to the European Commission (EC), the agency says there has been an unexpected increase in the levels of uncooperative military traffic—particularly over the Baltic Sea, where the Russian armed forces have been flying an increased number of flights using combat and intelligence-gathering aircraft—although the report does not name Russia as the source for these flights.

Intelligence

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Southwest To Move to Mxi Software

Apr 16, 2015
The airline hopes to gain efficiencies and reduce complexity, while at the same time ensuring the highest levels of reliability and compliance.

Airlines

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Houston Route To Open New Long-Haul Markets For Air NZ

Apr 16, 2015
The carrier has long signaled its intention to add a third direct route to the U.S. mainland, and it was believed that Chicago and Houston were the lead contenders.
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LATAM Unions Expand Support For Striking LAN Workers

Apr 14, 2015
The workers—represented by Chile’s trade union confederation the Central Unitaria de Trabajadores—have been on strike since April 9, after rejecting an almost-zero wage increase offered by LATAM.

Avionics

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Honeywell, Partners To Offer Small Satcom Antenna

Apr 17, 2015
Honeywell, Inmarsat and satcoms-technology specialist Kymeta are developing a Ka-band antenna for business and commercial aviation that should offer better broadband service and suit installation in smaller aircraft.

Analysis

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A Sellers’ Market For MROs Considering Merging Or Cashing Out

Apr 15, 2015
“I think you’re going to see a real uptick in interest in the aftermarket,” says Nick Fazioli, the senior vice president of investment banking in aerospace and defense at Jeffries LLC, which consults on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). “It’s an area in need of investment and consolidation.”

Fuel Watch

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Global Jet Fuel Prices As of April 15, 2015

Apr 17, 2015
/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2015/04/avd_04_17_2015_fuelw.pdf Global Jet Fuel Prices (midpoint)* As of April 15, 2015, compared with previous week and previous year cts/gal prev. week prev. year NY Jet Barges 182.10 18.99 -110.81

Industry Data

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Top 30 Worldwide Airports by Cargo & Mail 2014

Apr 17, 2015
/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2015/04/avd_04_17_2015_cht1.pdf Top 30 Worldwide Airports by Cargo & Mail 2014 Rank Airport Country Tons …