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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO May 15, 2017

VOL. 179 NO. 19 May 15, 2017

Maintenance Check

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Top-Performing MROs Buck Trends, Invest In New Technologies

May 15, 2017
MRO industry showing solid growth and strong prospects, but is also facing technical and workforce challenges that have to be resolved.

News Briefs and Contracts

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Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts (May 2017)

May 12, 2017
Southwest eyes used 737NG parts market, leather seat covers reduce American Airlines delays, United switches up 737NG maintenance, and more.

Safety & Regulatory

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FAA Paves New Path For Regulatory Standardization

May 12, 2017
FAA's new Regulatory Consistency Communication Board will seek to reduce confusion about regulatory interpretations and better respond to inquires.
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EASA Pursues Trend Analysis With Data4Safety

May 15, 2017
New EASA initiative seeks to create data platform to merge and analyze safety data from multiple sources.
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Data-Driven Initiatives Support Continued Increase In Aviation Safety

May 15, 2017
IATA finds ongoing reduction in commercial aviation accident rates, as data is used to target operational areas needing improvement.
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FAA Focus Team Issues Weight and Balance Program Guidance

May 12, 2017
To reduce risk of accidents due to cargo shifting, FAA published revised standards for cargo loading and restraints.
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FAA Evaluating Options For Managing Aircraft Fleet

May 12, 2017
To control costs, FAA evaluates options for its 47-aircraft fleet, including leasing and contracting out some tasks.

Airline Insight

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How Kenya Airways’ Recovery Plan Affects MRO Division

May 12, 2017
After several difficult years for the carrier, Kenya Airways MRO unit’s turnaround plan is beginning to show results.

Airframes

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Top 10 MROs Worldwide Unveiled

May 12, 2017
Ranking the world’s largest MRO providers in Aviation Week Network’s popular biennial survey.
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Airframe Services Struggle To Gain Traction

May 15, 2017
A Canaccord Genuity analysis projects a 1-3% uptick in heavy maintenance volume this year, while airframe MRO pricing will not improve more than 2%.

MRO Workforce

Workforce

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MRO Workforce Shortage Looms, As Providers Seek Solutions

May 12, 2017
The aviation aftermarket will offer growing career opportunities over many years, but avionics, composites and soft skills are often lacking in new hires.
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Soft Skills, Global Awareness Essential For Today’s MRO Technicians

May 12, 2017
To succeed in a rapidly changing work environment, MRO technicians need a combination of soft and technical skills, as well as cultural sensitivity.
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For MRO On Newest Engines, StandardAero Takes Different Approach

May 12, 2017
To address the technician shortage and improve training, Canada’s StandardAero develops partnership with a local college.

Technology

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Aircraft Connectivity Has Many Benefits For MRO

May 12, 2017
New-generation aircraft promise to provide a wealth of information helpful for MRO, but data analysis and ownership issues remain.

Engines

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How Engine Exchanges Can Cut Costs, Save Downtime

Jun 08, 2018
Airlines weigh the benefits of exchanging a whole engine or engine modules to reduce maintenance downtime.

Engineered

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Hydraulic Systems Keep Evolving; MRO Options Expand

May 12, 2017
Equipment OEMs offer new MRO options for hydraulics, continue to develop new systems as third-party providers find specialized niches.

Engine Analysis

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CFM56 Aftermarket Assessment: Strong Prospects Ahead

May 15, 2017
Outlook for MRO for CFM56 engine types strong as large numbers will remain in service even after Leap introduction.

MRO Links

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Cargo Converters, Supplies And Products

May 12, 2017
See some of the leading cargo converters, in an evolving landscape due to changing fleets and disruptive online retail growth.

Viewpoint

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How Aviation Can Learn From Healthcare In Diagnosing Problems

May 12, 2017
Process used by IBM’s Watson to analyze data about diseases and treatments could be applied to MRO for aircraft health monitoring.