Common maintenance programs and data formats could save time and money.

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GE and Boeing separately are working on ways to connect the data dots to save airlines money.

Of the hundreds of products and services we wrote about in MRO Links this year, these garnered the most interest from readers. The Top 10, broken down by category, include nacelle repairs, spare parts, composites, inflight entertainment, cargo conversions and cabin interiors. To access more information about the following, go to www.AviationWeek.com/mrolinks and enter the Link number under the Advanced Search section of the page. 1. Nacelle Needs

Industry has long recognized the value of collaborating with government on applied research projects, especially in the pursuit of breakthrough technologies. Access to specialized skills and state-of-the-art facilities, not to mention risk sharing, are just a few of the direct benefits. Such cooperation has been instrumental in helping companies validate and commercialize advanced capabilities sooner than if they had been working alone.

The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) on General Electric turbofans powering Bombardier CRJ700/900 and Embraer 170/175. This follows the reporting of two engine fires through what is believed to be a worn bleed valve installation.

Dubai World Central (DWC) has announced the launch of a pioneering MRO project known as the Wings Valley of Dubai.

Tanury is at MEBA hoping to expand its presence and products into the Middle East market.