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Lufthansa Technik, MTU eye PW1000G MRO Partnership; AAR acquires Sonic Aviation; TAP M&E completes first Sharklet retrofit
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Andrew Williams
As airlines continue to adjust their fleet sizes up and down, adjusting the level of maintenance support across an aircraft fleet is a vital aspect of MRO strategy.
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Daniel Watson
Operational support and supply chain setup for new aircraft represents the most inefficient use of capital in the industry.
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By Paul Seidenman
Engines sustain the highest percentage of actual damage among major aircraft components.
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With IFE advances, there may come a day when travelers prefer their flights to their homes.
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Daniel Fisher
International regulators worry that the fractious nature of U.S. lawmakers is impeding progress on several key fronts.
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By Henry Canaday
Standard Aero plans expedited shop turnaround time.
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By Sean Broderick
The mandate covers about 950 hubs on 670 engines flying on U.S.-registered aircraft. Hubs with more than 15,000 cycles must be checked within 1,500.
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A look at data on Europe's top 20 airlines by fleet size—most popular aircraft types and engines as well as data on flight hours.
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By Henry Canaday
It’s more complicated than it appears as to why airlines select different types of parts-pooling for various fleets.
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By Lee Ann Shay
Singapore engine center expects to overhaul its first PW1000G geared turbofan in 2020.
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By Lee Ann Shay
The airline recently opened a hangar with unique operating arrangements and announced five-year base maintenance contracts to SR Technics and Lufthansa Technik.
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ETOPS continues to evolve, and it is not just about engines anymore.
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Daniel B. Fisher
American congressional micromanagement is an unfortunate reality for the international aviation community.
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With a growing share of A380s entering the first D-check stage, a number of MROs have added to their capabilities to cover the aircraft.
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By Sean Broderick
Broader autopilot system overview recommended by UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
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Tom Edwards
Tom Edwards, President, North America Operations and Aerospace, Cyient In the final installment of this three-part series, I will look at one of the
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How Swiss International Air Lines is managing the introduction of two new fleet types and in- and outsourced maintenance.
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By Sean Broderick
FAA, EASA seeking even tighter ties to build on previous bilateral agreement.
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By Sean Broderick
Two issues per year linked to manual data-error entries, but Airbus-recommended upgrades were available to counter that.
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By Lee Ann Shay
AirAsia received its second Airbus A320neo on Sept. 28, according to Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin, group chief operating officer.
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By Alex Derber
British airline Monarch has undergone a tumultuous week that saw it first deny rumors of collapse.
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By Sean Broderick
Alternative to 737NG fuel tank inerting kit could open door wider for other flammability solutions.
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A steady influx of new options to power next-generation aircraft is presents a sizable force in the market.
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Which inflight entertainment and communication technologies will airlines adopt?
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