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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO July, 2017

VOL. 179 NO. 14 July 10, 2017

Maintenance Check

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Digital Analytics For MRO Progressing On Several Fronts

Jul 07, 2017
Recent progress in aircraft connectivity and predictive analytics means MROs must embrace these trends or risk being left behind.

News Briefs and Contracts

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Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts, July 2017

Jul 05, 2017
Southeast Asia and Canada dominate new support and joint venture deals for MRO of Boeing and Airbus models.

Safety & Regulatory

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Parts-Receiving Personnel Not Subject To Drug Testing

Jul 04, 2017
After pressure from industry, FAA clarifies its stance on MRO workers subject to drug testing, and other matters.
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EASA Stakeholders Support Agency Rulemakings

Jul 04, 2017
EASA survey addresses future rulemaking needs, including a parts-tagging system harmonized with the FAA.
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Taiwan Probe Prompts Maintenance Training, Oversight Recommendations

Jul 04, 2017
Taiwan’s aviation safety agency finds improper maintenance caused 2016 cabin pressure incident.
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Government Watchdog Probes FAA Maintenance Program Oversight

Jul 04, 2017
Transportation Department’s OIG to conduct review of FAA oversight of airline maintenance programs.
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Regulatory Reform: Collective Soul-Searching

Jul 05, 2017
Time for Trump to make good on his 2-for-1 regulatory promise.
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European Union Revises List Of Banned Airlines

Jul 04, 2017
There are now 181 air carriers on the European Union Air Safety List—meaning they are subject to an operating ban or restrictions in European skies—since the list was recently updated to remove operators based in Benin and Mozambique and to add Med-View of Nigeria, Mustique Airways of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Aviation Co. Urga of Ukraine and Air Zimbabwe.

Airline Insight

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Wizz Air Prepares For A321neos, Growth Beyond Eastern Europe

Jul 05, 2017
How the Budapest-based airline is expanding its fleet and network, and at the same time, dealing with reindeer avoidance.

Technology

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Incremental Improvements Driving Major MRO IT Changes

Jul 05, 2017
Bots, virtual reality hold great potential for making MRO processes and technicians more efficient.
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Fuel Optimization Software Gaining Traction With Airlines

Jul 05, 2017
Safety Line and other fuel optimization software systems seeing growth as they enable airlines to reduce fuel costs.
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Engine Makers, MROs Step Up Virtual Reality Platforms

Jul 07, 2017
VR technology for simulations has been employed mainly by airlines up to now, but uses by MRO providers and OEMs are catching on.

Operations

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Details Of Boeing’s Revamped Services Business

Jul 07, 2017
Becoming a more agile operation is part of what Boeing needs to do in its quest to grow its support and aftermarket services business.
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Airbus Puts Analytics At Center Of New MRO Alliance

Jul 07, 2017
Move pits Airbus against a few close partners.

Engines

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Rolls-Royce Opens New Service Center For Airline Support

Jul 07, 2017
OEM looks to broaden its engine health-monitoring focus, meeting airline customers’ needs while growing aftermarket revenue.

Engineered

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What’s Lurking Behind Aircraft Lavatory Changes

Jul 04, 2017
The lavatory is becoming a focal point for finding additional weight-savings and cabin space, not to mention reduced maintenance.
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For A Clean Lavatory, An Ultra-Violet Light Solution

Jul 04, 2017
Boeing plans to use UV light to automatically clean lavatory surfaces, reducing MRO workload.

Engine Analysis

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New Platforms Offer Promise For PW150

Jul 05, 2017
PWC sees market for several hundred more sales, and aftermarket looks robust as well.

MRO Links

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Services To Aid Lavatory Upgrades

Jul 04, 2017
The newest lavatories have touch sensors and optimized space for a better passenger experience.

Viewpoint

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Pulling The IoT Out Of Its “Dumb Green Screen” Rut

Jul 05, 2017
he next “big thing” in Internet of Things applications in MRO is likely to be “smart parts” that interact with maintenance technicians.