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Magazine Issue

Aviation Week & Space Technology - Inside MRO October, 2016

VOL. 178 NO. 41 October 10, 2016

Engines

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Analytics Boosting Engine Workscoping Options

Oct 18, 2016
While OEMs and MRO providers eye analytics to gain an edge everywhere in the aftermarket, the engine support landscape is undergoing the biggest changes.
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Pratt & Whitney Expands Engine Capabilities In Asia

Oct 06, 2016
Singapore engine center expects to overhaul its first PW1000G geared turbofan in 2020.
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OEMs In The Aftermarket: Open For Business?

Sep 30, 2016
A steady influx of new options to power next-generation aircraft is presents a sizable force in the market.

Maintenance Check

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EasyJet Continues Retendering Maintenance Contracts

Oct 06, 2016
The airline recently opened a hangar with unique operating arrangements and announced five-year base maintenance contracts to SR Technics and Lufthansa Technik.

News Briefs and Contracts

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Inside MRO News Briefs And Contracts, October 2016

Oct 07, 2016
Lufthansa Technik, MTU eye PW1000G MRO Partnership; AAR acquires Sonic Aviation; TAP M&E completes first Sharklet retrofit

Safety & Regulatory

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Aviation Authorities Cooperating On Regulatory Harmonization

Oct 04, 2016
FAA, EASA seeking even tighter ties to build on previous bilateral agreement.
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Error Behind Air Asia X Diversion Preventable With Upgrade

Oct 04, 2016
Two issues per year linked to manual data-error entries, but Airbus-recommended upgrades were available to counter that.
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Saab Autopilot System Draws Scrutiny

Oct 05, 2016
Broader autopilot system overview recommended by UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
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FAA Revamps ETOPS Guidance

Oct 06, 2016
ETOPS continues to evolve, and it is not just about engines anymore.
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How Wider Single-Aisle Toilets Could Cost Airlines Billions

Sep 26, 2016
Industry says wider toilets for single-aisles will cut a row of seats, costing $33 billion over 25 years.
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Opinion: U.S. Government Micromanagment Impedes Universal Aviation Goals

Oct 07, 2016
International regulators worry that the fractious nature of U.S. lawmakers is impeding progress on several key fronts.

Airline Insight

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Swiss Ramping Up MRO Prep For New CSeries, A320neo Fleet

Oct 04, 2016
How Swiss International Air Lines is managing the introduction of two new fleet types and in- and outsourced maintenance.

MRO Europe

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Top 20 European Airlines By The Numbers

Oct 07, 2016
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.

Materials

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Aircraft Spare Parts Pooling: Art Or Science?

Oct 06, 2016
It’s more complicated than it appears as to why airlines select different types of parts-pooling for various fleets.

Airframes

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Airlines Plan For Long-Term As Airbus To Reduce A380 Output

Oct 05, 2016
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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Lufthansa Technik Already A Seasoned A350 MRO Provider

Sep 30, 2016
Early A350 line maintenance, MRO support give company a head start.

Technology

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How Inflight Entertainment And Communications Will Evolve

Sep 30, 2016
Which inflight entertainment and communication technologies will airlines adopt?
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Standard Aero Goes Paperless For Efficiency

Oct 07, 2016
Standard Aero plans expedited shop turnaround time.

Operations

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MROs Offer Tactics For Matching Airline Needs, Hangar Capacity

Oct 07, 2016
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.

Industry Focus

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Jetaire Bets On Foam To Improve Fuel-Tank Safety

Oct 03, 2016
Alternative to 737NG fuel tank inerting kit could open door wider for other flammability solutions.

Engine Analysis

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Mandate, Maturity Boosting V2500 Aftermarket

Oct 07, 2016
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.

Engineered

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How Bird Strikes Impact Engines

Oct 07, 2016
Engines sustain the highest percentage of actual damage among major aircraft components.

MRO Links

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No Place Like Home, Are You Sure?

Oct 07, 2016
With IFE advances, there may come a day when travelers prefer their flights to their homes.

Viewpoint

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How Airlines Throw Away Money With Poor Parts Management

Oct 07, 2016
Operational support and supply chain setup for new aircraft represents the most inefficient use of capital in the industry.