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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - MRO Edition, April 25, 2016

VOL. 178 NO. 17 April 25, 2016

Maintenance Check

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Aviation Week Network MRO Launching Integrated News Suite

Apr 22, 2016
The suite will comprise a new destination website, MRO-Network.com, with a daily e-letter, MRO Network Daily, and a monthly magazine, Inside MRO.

MRO Americas

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U.S. Airlines Detail 2016 Fleet Changes, MRO Projects

Apr 20, 2016
U.S. airlines outline key MRO projects, fleet additions and retirements, at MRO Americas 2016.
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Technology Changing MRO Competitive Landscape

Apr 20, 2016
Two consultants at MRO Americas noted the ways in which new technology differentiators will decide competitive advantages.

Operations

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Airframe MROs Still Work To Find Year-Round Balance

Apr 20, 2016
New-technology aircraft will bring new concerns—and perhaps some opportunities.
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Regional Airlines And Aftermarket In Transition

Apr 20, 2016
How are MROs adjusting to introduction of new regional aircraft with longer maintenance intervals while some carriers extend the life of older aircraft?

Technology

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Moving Toward Structural Health Monitoring For Composites

Apr 20, 2016
Solid structural health monitoring for composites is the next goal of the MRO industry, and advances are being made on many fronts.
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GE Advances Ceramic Matrix Composites Use

Apr 21, 2016
GE tries new tooling concepts and designs for CMC components, specifically for aircraft engines.
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Inerting System Issues Mean Opportunity For Suppliers

Apr 21, 2016
The FAA fuel tank system safety mandate is creating headaches for airlines and opportunities for suppliers.

Logistics

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Smart Logistics Can Shave 10-15% Off Bottom Line

Apr 22, 2016
Logistics expediters offer tips for cutting cost and time—including weighing distinctions in taxes and other matters between different countries.

Aircraft Analysis

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Emerging Markets Key To ATR’s Continued Ascent

Apr 21, 2016
Strong aftermarket support involvement continues to bolster Franco-Italian original equipment manufacturer, especially in the burgeoning Asia-Pacific region.

Safety & Regulatory News

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Survey Spotlights Repair Station Audit Burden

Apr 19, 2016
An Aeronautical Repair Station Association survey indicates duplicative or unnecessary audits; an FAA effort aims to cut down on unneeded reviews.
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New Parts-Release Requirements Pushed Back To October

Apr 21, 2016
Repair stations lobbied for extra time to meet new FAA/EASA maintenance regulatory guidance and got it; parts already in the supply chain will not be subject to the new requirements.
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Air Trade Group Seeks EC Relief From Unfair OEM Advantage

Apr 22, 2016
IATA says its members are deeply concerned about aftermarket competition, and joins EC investigation.

MRO Links

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Regional Aircraft Products At MRO Americas

Apr 15, 2016
Many products and services featured at the recent MRO Americas convention were directed toward the needs of regional aircraft operators.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Tips For Advancing MRO Through Technology

Apr 15, 2016
It makes sense to revisit some of the costly dot.com lessons learned as we now accelerate into a new phase of technological innovation in aviation MRO.