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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO May, 2018

VOL. 180 NO. 20 May 21, 2018

Maintenance Check

News Briefs and Contracts

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Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts (May, 2018)

May 18, 2018
NTSB investigation of Southwest engine failure prompts new inspections.

Safety & Regulatory

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Maintenance School Seeks Exemption from Outdated Curriculum Rules

May 18, 2018
Southern Utah University (SUU) wants to create an aviation maintenance training program. Employers in the area are supporting the effort and have donated equipment and resources to get the project off the ground. School officials and accreditors plan to include the mechanic coursework as part of a larger degree program so students can earn credit toward an associate’s degree.
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Report Attributes Engine Failure To Improper Lapping Techniques

May 17, 2018
The probable cause of the 2014 Air India incident was improper lapping processes that resulted in seal-plate blockage and subsequent oil seepage.
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FAA Defends Compliance Philosophy, Pursues Agency Reorganization

May 17, 2018
The FAA’s Flight Standards Service is undergoing a cultural change intended to make the organization more agile, efficient and consistent in its work with the aviation community.

ARSA Update

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Finding People With Skills And Passion To Bolster MRO

May 17, 2018
The workforce shortage is the central driving factor in MRO capacity and workload management.

Airline Insight

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Spirit Airlines Considers New Hangar, Support For New Destinations

May 17, 2018
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit’s high operational tempo creates unique challenges for MRO.

Leasing

Technology

Parts

Operations

Engineered

Engines

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Engine OEMs On Service Entry And Supply Chain Problems

May 17, 2018
How GE, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce are ramping up new engine programs with a strained supply chain.

Engine Analysis

MRO Links

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Online MRO Marketplaces Expand Choices

May 17, 2018
These digital marketplaces seek to connect buyers and sellers of MRO parts and services.

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