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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO September, 2016

VOL. 178 NO. 37 September 12, 2016

Asia-Pacific

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Multiple Companies Behind New Asia-Pacific MRO Partnerships

Sep 08, 2016
Why there has been a flurry of Asia-Pacific MRO tie-ups and new joint ventures announced recently.
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South Korean MRO Initiative Draws Early Interest

Sep 08, 2016
A new aerospace cluster being developed in South Korea could become a player in the Asian MRO industry.

Maintenance Check

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Ways MRO Is Expanding In Asia-Pacific

Sep 09, 2016
Training, techniques and tools for the anticipated burgeoning Asia-Pacific MRO workforce must be honed and implemented as soon as possible there and elsewhere.

News Briefs and Contracts

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Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts, September 2016

Sep 09, 2016
In this month's roundup: VD Gulf signs 747 MRO contract with CargoLogicAir, MRJ test flights suffer technical problems, ANA makes progress on engine fix, and Aviall takes up 36 CF6-80As from GE.

Safety & Regulatory

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FAA Curtails Concerns Over Component Shop Needs Rules

Sep 09, 2016
A hangar is needed to fix a 747 part? Some at the FAA thought so.
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Taxiway Departure Attempt Triggers Changes At JAL, Changi

Sep 06, 2016
While the crew halted the takeoff relatively early after realizing the error, the Air Accident Investigation Bureau of Singapore called the incident “serious.”
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Wiring Eyed In Danish Air ATR 42 Fuel-Starvation Incident

Sep 09, 2016
Low-fuel indicator failure helped hide problem from flight crew.
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U.S. Airlines’ Contract Work Nears 65%

Sep 09, 2016
Association expresses frustration with government report.
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Analysis: Brexit’s Potential Impact On MRO

Sep 09, 2016
Restrictions that limit the ability EU citizens to work in the U.K. could hurt aerospace companies after withdrawal from the EU.

Airline Insight

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Interview: Cathay Pacific’s Matilda Chan

Sep 06, 2016
Cathay Pacific’s head of engineering operations discussed MRO at the airline.

Operations

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Alaska Airlines, HAECO Americas To Spend $100 Million On Facilities

Sep 08, 2016
Growth of MROs in the U.S., in both scope and physical size, is related to airlines’ expanding fleets and the impending arrival of next-gen aircraft.

Engines

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How Engine Lessors Adapt Strategy To Match Changing Market

Sep 09, 2016
The relationship between airlines and engine-leasing companies is changing as lessors seek to diversify to meet increasing competition.

Materials

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Boeing’s New Material Service Leader Targets Reduced Lead Times

Sep 09, 2016
Lynne Hopper brings data analytics, customer support and mechanical engineering backgrounds to Boeing’s Material Service organization

Technology

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Carbon Supplanting Steel Brakes But Faces Corrosion Issues

Sep 09, 2016
Most commercial aircraft now use lighter and easier-to-maintain carbon brakes, but corrosion caused by runway deicers remains a problem.
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Airline Use Of Portable Maintenance Aids Growing

Sep 08, 2016
Portable maintenance devices offer airlines and MROs myriad advantages over older tools.
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Why Airlines, Aftermarket Struggle With Digital Record-Keeping

Sep 09, 2016
Paper accounts for about 90% of all commercial airliner maintenance records globally, which increases the risk of incomplete information.

Engineered

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The Story Behind Testing Safety Equipment

Sep 09, 2016
Aircraft safety equipment undergoes strenuous tests, including activating evacuation slides in heavy wind.

Aircraft Analysis

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Boeing 737NG Just Hitting Aftermarket Stride

Sep 09, 2016
The steady flow of new 737NGs is feeding a pipeline that will pay aftermarket dividends for years - an estimated $118 billion by 2026.

Viewpoint

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Getting Airlines To Promises Of Big Data

Sep 08, 2016
Big data in commercial aviation MRO can allow us to reduce staffing and inventory while improving efficiency.

MRO Links

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New Training Methods, Virtual Reality Make Their Marks On MRO

Sep 08, 2016
MRO providers turn to virtual reality and simulation to improve maintenance training and efficiency.