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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO May 23, 2016

VOL. 178 NO. 21 May 23, 2016

Maintenance Check

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Inside MRO Will Keep Subscribers Up To Date

May 20, 2016
New format for MRO coverage offers opportunities for feedback and tracking industry trends.

News Briefs and Contracts

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Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts, June 2016

May 19, 2016
Coopesa paints Latam A320; TEXL gains GE90 TRUEngine authorization; GA Telesis grows AOG services; airlines boost connectivity.

Safety & Regulatory

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New Guidance Spotlights Fatigue In Maintenance

May 19, 2016
Caffeine, naps show that keeping workers alert does not have to be complicated.
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FAA Directive Requires Rework On Boeing 787 GEnx-1B Engines

May 19, 2016
The work, scheduled to be completed by September, can be done on-wing, but will entail up to 16 hr. of grinding per powerplant.
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Virgin Australia ATR 72 Tail Damage Mystery Persists

May 19, 2016
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau continues to investigate a 2014 inflight incident that created an “overstress condition” and left the aircraft unairworthy.
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Q400 Tire Blowout Investigation Highlights Regulation Gap

May 20, 2016
Canada’s safety board warns that other aircraft types could be at risk of landing gear collapse because of a gap in certification regulations.
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ARSA Update: FAA Reauthorization Has Significant Global MRO Implications

May 19, 2016
Two amendments filed with the FAA reauthorization could have altered the international maintenance landscape.
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Opinion: Are Back-To-Birth Trace Documents Help Or Hindrance?

May 19, 2016
Thoroughness of documentation is a good thing, but perhaps a definitive standard is needed to satisfy trace requirements.

Airline Insight

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Finnair Targets Digital Tools For Maintenance Productivity Improvements

May 19, 2016
How Finnair is integrating the A350 into its fleet and simultaneously looking for digital tools to enhance productivity and predictive maintenance.

Operations

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Falling Retirements, Rising Production Rates Set To Clash

May 20, 2016
How much must retirement rates climb to keep projected OEM deliveries coming?
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Narrowbodies, Turboprops Remain Best Conversion Bets

May 20, 2016
Boeing’s 737NG is poised to make a big splash in the conversion market.
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New Aircraft Production Needs Can Adversely Impact Aftermarket

May 17, 2016
Delays and problems in producing new-generation aircraft can affect MROs as OEMs’ needs for parts limit aftermarket supplies.

Industry Focus

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Russian MRO Providers Return To Servicing Russian Aircraft

May 19, 2016
Russian-made SSJ100s are operating most passenger-kilometers in Russia, prompting MROs to add it to their capabilities list.
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Linetech, Adria Tehnika Plan To Add Widebody Capability

May 19, 2016
Linetech Holding and Adria Tehnika appear to be an ideal merger, based on complementary capabilities, similar company cultures and location in high-growth areas.

Supply Chain

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Aftermarket Adjusts To Lower Spare And Replacement Volumes

May 18, 2016
With more-reliable parts and higher aircraft utilization, MRO providers seek new ways to grow aftermarket demand.

Engine Analysis

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CFM56 Overhaul Ramp-Up Underway

May 16, 2016
Spare parts revenue forecasts are proving too conservative for CFM engines.

Engineered

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More Integrated Cockpits Challenge MRO Practices

May 18, 2016
Increasing integration of cockpit and avionics systems has benefits for MRO providers, but also pitfalls.

MRO Links

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End-of-life Service Enters New Phase

May 19, 2016
Aircraft recycling industry moving toward accreditation, standardized practices and better quality control.
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Art Made From Aircraft Parts Gaining Popularity

May 20, 2016
Some MRO providers find success in using aircraft parts to make furniture and other art objects.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: Understand How The Cloud Can Improve MRO Operations

May 20, 2016
To improve efficiency, MRO providers need to move away from legacy IT systems and embrace the cloud.