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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - MRO Edition, July 20, 2015

VOL. 177 NO. 28 July 20, 2015

Maintenance Check

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Paris Air Show Aftermarket Deals Are A Big Deal

Jul 17, 2015
Non-OEM agreements were both plentiful and substantial, a true bellwether of the strength of the MRO market.

Airframes

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Effects Of Next-Generation Aircraft On MRO Prospects

Jul 16, 2015
As new-generation aircraft enter airline fleets, MRO providers will face challenges, including working with new materials and competition from OEMs.

Operations

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Heavy MRO Specialist Aviation Technical Services Continues Diversification

Jul 17, 2015
As one of the few MRO providers with extensive 787 experience, ATS is ready for the future, but is not sitting still.
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After the Merger: Bringing Two Supply Chains Together

Jul 15, 2015
When MRO operations merge, finding supply chain synergies is harder than it looks, though there are best practices that can help simplify the process.
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Seven Tenets For Successful MRO Integrations

Jul 15, 2015
Experts at PwC have developed seven key steps to ensure successful integration of MRO supply chains after a merger.
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Saudia Cancels Hifly Contract

Jul 17, 2015
Mix-up involving a Saudia Airlines aircraft being sent to Israel for maintenance leads to cancellation of leasing company’s contract.
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Air Astana Moves Toward Becoming An Independent Airline

Jul 14, 2015
Taking another step to becoming autonomous, Air Astana establishes an engineering training site in home territory.

Technology

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Better Inspections Will Mean Lighter, More Fuel-Efficient Aircraft

Jul 17, 2015
CSEM’s Evita project developing technology to improve inspections for carbon-fiber airframe and engine structures.

Safety & Regulatory News

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FAA Codifies Updated Guidance For Radomes, Other External Mods

Jul 17, 2015
The in-flight connectivity craze pushes certification limits, and FAA pushes back.
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EU-Wide Safety Certification Of Non-EU Operators Takes Off

Jul 17, 2015
New EASA protocol harmonizes foreign-carrier safety approvals

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Aging Effects Should Be A Safety Consideration

Jul 17, 2015
A call for the MRO sector to create its own Fitness for Duty exam for its workforce, especially in light of an aging workforce.

MRO Links

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Composite Tools and Techniques

Jul 17, 2015
Upgraded or new tools and materials are dedicated to MRO composite work.