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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO August, 2016

VOL. 178 NO. 33 August 15, 2016

Engineered

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Solving The Elusive Element To Paint Advancement

Aug 11, 2016
Everyone notices an aircraft’s paint-job, but almost no one considers the intricate chemistry and technological advances that underpin its application and durability.

Maintenance Check

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Analysis: What Is Behind SR Technics’ Ownership Change?

Aug 12, 2016
HNA Aviation’s acquisition of a majority stake in SR Technics is indicative of consolidation trends among global MRO providers.

News Briefs and Contracts

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Recent MRO Deals Expand International Partnerships

Aug 12, 2016
Contracts recently signed by global MRO partners focus on components and engine service agreements.

Safety & Regulatory

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ATSB Tackles ATR 72 Tail-Overstress Risk

Aug 12, 2016
ATR in-house investigation found similar incidents regarding the “pitch disconnect” feature that were not previously understood.
article

Operators Deal With Mandate On Trent 800 Reverser-Wall Fixes

Aug 10, 2016
Most operators have already made the repair, based on OEM instructions.
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Norway Probing 737 Elevator Incidents

Aug 10, 2016
Data from 800,000 flights will be examined.
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EASA Pushes IAE V2500 Fix

Aug 11, 2016
Production-line fixes on engine fire extinguisher pipes to prevent cracking were implemented, but work is still needed, EASA says.
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Parking-brake Slip Caused United 747 Ground Incident

Aug 12, 2016
Lack of visual references may have played a role in the widebody rolling into an aerobridge at Australia's Melbourne International Airport.
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Opinion: FAA Extension Reveals Bad Art Of Backroom Deal

Aug 11, 2016
Congressional leaders produced a 17-month extension of the FAA’s authority that scapegoats repair stations in the name of protectionism and fear.

Airline Insight

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United Airlines Uses Data Visualization To Improve Safety

Aug 11, 2016
Innovative data visualization program is helping United Airlines to mine existing data to identify problems proactively, improving both reliability and safety.

Operations

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How Airlines, Suppliers Are Cutting MRO Costs

Aug 12, 2016
How Southwest Airlines and Air New Zealand are using data and technologies to cut aftermarket costs
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IATA Sees MRO Costs Increasing, Despite New Techniques

Aug 11, 2016
Although new technologies show promise for reducing MRO expenses, maintenance costs are still increasing.
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How MROs, Airlines Are Retooling And Retraining

Aug 12, 2016
Introduction of new aircraft types poses training and tooling challenges for MRO providers.
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Why Air France-KLM Plans To Insource Compressor Blade Repair

Aug 12, 2016
Air France-KLM’s Franck Terner on new joint ventures, OEM aftermarket incursion and staying competitive in key markets.

Airframe

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Mitsubishi Aircraft Ramps Up MRO Network

Aug 12, 2016
MRJ program adds three maintenance providers around the world and hints at future network expansion.

Technology

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Aircraft Health Monitoring Sensors Cutting MRO Costs

Aug 12, 2016
Although still being tested, improved aircraft-monitoring sensors show promise for reducing the need for hands-on maintenance, as well as MRO costs.
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Southwest Installing Advanced Airplane Health Monitoring Sensors

Aug 11, 2016
To improve monitoring of engine function, Southwest will install bleed air temperature-monitoring sensors on its 737NG fleet.

Engine Analysis

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Low Fuel Prices Boost PW4000 Flying

Aug 12, 2016
Anyone seeking evidence that sustained low fuel prices are giving older aircraft new lives need look no further than the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engine fleet.

MRO Links

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New Coating And Painting Products For Aircraft

Aug 12, 2016
Innovative, eco-friendly aircraft painting and coating products reduce weight and increase fuel efficiency.

Viewpoint

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Opinion: The Time Has Come To Discuss Leadership

Aug 12, 2016
We all say, “people are our greatest asset,” so why aren’t we investing in making them the best leaders they can be?